Cherry Hill Animal Hospital

What Cherry Hill Animal Hospital does

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital is a single-location companion-animal veterinary practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, founded in 1972 and operating under the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) umbrella via the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals network. The clinic employs approximately 9 staff, including 3–4 general practice veterinarians and a layer of traveling board-certified specialists (oncology, small animal internal medicine, and veterinary dentistry) that elevates the practice above a typical GP. Service scope spans the full primary-care continuum — wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry with full-mouth radiography, soft-tissue and oral surgery, laser therapy, diagnostics (radiography, laboratory, ECG, allergy testing), behavioral medicine, microchipping, travel health certificates, and end-of-life services including hospice, euthanasia, cremation, and a pet-loss support group. Differentiators cited by the practice include Fear Free certification, an in-progress AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice application, and seamless referral pathways into the broader Red Bank/NVA network for emergency and specialty cases.

The business model is overwhelmingly professional-services revenue: fee-for-service veterinary consultations, procedures, and diagnostics performed in-clinic, supplemented by a small e-commerce channel (shop.cherryhillanimalhospital.com) for pet food, medications, and preventives, and minor ancillary revenue from microchipping and cremation/memorial services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer through the practice's website, online booking, phone/text, blog content, and walk-ins from the Cherry Hill / South Jersey catchment area within roughly 10 miles of Philadelphia; corporate brand credibility is reinforced through NVA and Compassion-First affiliation. Technology stack is conventional clinical — electronic medical records (transitioned to a new system in October 2024), digital dental and full-body radiography, therapeutic laser, and a third-party Pet Health Network iOS app — with no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary software. Ownership is corporate via NVA, governed by NVA's Delaware-law terms of use, with no private equity or public-market structure disclosed.

Name

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital

Legal name

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital

Website

https://cherryhillanimalhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital is a single-location, 9-employee companion-animal veterinary practice in Cherry Hill, NJ (founded 1972), owned by NVA, providing primary care, diagnostics, surgery, and traveling board-certified specialty services (oncology, internal medicine, dentistry) to local dog and cat owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (45991)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAAAA

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYCRALAHAC

Pet Health & Wellness Retail (Supplements, OTC, Flea/Tick)

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Pet Supplies Retail

Keywords

• Veterinary primary care
• Pet wellness services
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Professional Services: Core revenue from veterinary consultations, examinations, vaccinations, dental procedures, surgeries, diagnostic services, and specialty services including oncology, internal medicine, and dentistry. Services provided to individual pet owners for their dogs and cats.
2. Pet Products and Medications: Sale of pet food, medications, and preventive products through the online shop at shop.cherryhillanimalhospital.com
3. Microchipping Services: Microchip identification services including free year of HomeAgain services with registration and complimentary ASPCA Poison Control line access

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital delivers comprehensive primary veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostics, and specialty services (oncology, internal medicine, dentistry via visiting board-certified specialists). It also sells pet food and medications through an online shop and supports end-of-life services including hospice, euthanasia, cremation, and pet loss support.

Product overview

Cherry Hill Animal Hospital offers comprehensive veterinary care as a single-location general practice with affiliated specialty services. The hospital provides primary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, and surgery, complemented by diagnostic services (radiography, laboratory, ECG), specialty services (oncology, behavioral medicine), therapy services (laser therapy), and end-of-life care (hospice, euthanasia, cremation). The practice is part of the Compassion-First/NVA network and features Fear Free certified staff for low-stress handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies indicate laser-treated wounds heal 30-50% faster than typical required healing time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Bank Veterinary Hospital NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Network, Cherry Hill Animal Hospital provides pets with seamless care from primary care to emergency and specialty services. The network enables referrals and coordinated care across primary, emergency, and specialty veterinarians.
• Compassion-First Pet HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCherry Hill Animal Hospital is a proud member of the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals family. This affiliation provides access to a network of primary, emergency, and specialty veterinarians, enabling comprehensive healthcare options for pets throughout their lifetime.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company providing operational infrastructure, privacy policies, and corporate governance for Cherry Hill Animal Hospital. The privacy policy is governed by National Veterinary Associates located in Westlake Village, CA.
• Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (Mount Laurel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency care referral partner located at 2051 Briggs Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054, phone (856) 429-4394. Provides emergency veterinary services when Cherry Hill Animal Hospital is closed.
• Linwood Pet HospitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency care referral partner located at 535 Maple Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221, phone (609) 926-5300. Provides emergency veterinary services for pets in the region.
• ASPCA Poison ControlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 poison control hotline available to pet owners. For suspected poisoning, call (888) 426-4435. Included free with HomeAgain microchip registration.
• Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Pet Loss SupportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Mount Laurel to offer a complimentary Pet Loss Support Group run by highly trained and certified pet bereavement counselors, including Dr. Jessica Avery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VetCor: Community-focused veterinary practice network operating hundreds of GP clinics across the US. Direct comparison to Cherry Hill as a similarly staffed single-site GP practice, with portfolio-level shared services and buying power.
• Petco Veterinary Services: Operates full-service and low-cost GP veterinary clinics inside Petco stores (formerly Thrive). Competes with Cherry Hill on wellness, vaccinations, and dentistry for dogs and cats, particularly in suburban New Jersey markets.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site GP and specialty veterinary hospital network with a membership-based preventive care model. Comparable in offering primary care, surgery, and specialty services to a similar suburban pet-owner demographic.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network (also Mars Veterinary Health). Comparable to Cherry Hill's specialty offering (oncology, internal medicine) and acts as a competitor/adjacent referral option for complex cases in the greater Philadelphia/South Jersey region.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: One of the largest general-practice veterinary chains in the US, operating inside PetSmart stores. Overlaps with Cherry Hill Animal Hospital on GP services (wellness, vaccinations, dentistry) for dogs and cats, but with a national footprint and Optimum Wellness Plan subscription model.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of GP, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals, now part of Mars Veterinary Health. Directly comparable as a multi-site GP/specialty operator with a similar service menu (wellness, surgery, specialty referrals) and corporate ownership model.

Regional players

• PennVet (University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital): Academic referral and specialty veterinary hospital located less than 10 miles from Cherry Hill. Competes for specialty cases (oncology, internal medicine, dentistry) and is a natural alternative referral destination; several Cherry Hill staff hold UPenn VMD degrees.

Direct peers

• MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with strong oncology and internal medicine programs. Comparable to Cherry Hill's specialty service mix (oncology, internal medicine, dentistry) and is a referral competitor in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (Mount Laurel): Companion sister hospital within the same Compassion-First/NVA network at 2051 Briggs Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ. Provides primary, emergency, and specialty services with overlapping clinical capabilities and the same parent-operator governance.
• Linwood Pet Hospital: Emergency and general veterinary hospital in Linwood, NJ (535 Maple Ave). Listed as a referral partner of Cherry Hill Animal Hospital and serves a similar South Jersey pet owner base with overlapping primary and emergency care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cherry-hill-animal-hospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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