Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

What Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital does

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital headquartered at 168 Hobsons Lake Dr in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, Clayton Park, Spryfield, and the broader Atlantic Canada region. The hospital combines walk-in emergency services — available 24/7/365 without referral — with a referral-based specialty practice staffed by board-certified veterinarians across cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, critical care, radiology, chemotherapy, and exotic companion animal medicine. Care is delivered by a team of approximately 23 staff based at a single facility equipped with MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, a dedicated ICU, and an in-house diagnostic laboratory. The hospital maintains a formal referral infrastructure for primary care veterinarians across Atlantic Canada, including emergency transfers, specialist referrals, exotic pet referrals, and dedicated support resources for referring practitioners.

The business operates as a professional services practice, monetizing emergency consultations, specialist consultations, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, hospitalization, and ongoing specialty treatments. Customer acquisition is dual-channel: emergency cases arrive via walk-in with no referral requirement, while specialty cases flow through referring primary care veterinarians on an appointment basis. Distribution is regional with quasi-monopoly characteristics for advanced specialty services in Atlantic Canada. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the hospital facilitates access through financing options and direct billing. Marketing channels are primarily organic: a content-driven website with educational pet health blog content, Facebook and Instagram profiles, and a Google Business Profile targeting local search intent for emergency veterinary care. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Legal name

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Website

https://coastalcarevets.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving Atlantic Canada with board-certified specialists across cardiology, surgery, neurology, oncology, and exotic animal medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAA

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYAFAEANAG

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

SECONDARYHLAMACAD

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMACAC

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMACAE

Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

Keywords

• Emergency veterinary care
• Veterinary specialty services
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary referral hospital
• Exotic pet care

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: 24/7 emergency veterinary care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. Revenue generated from emergency consultations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalization.
2. Specialty Veterinary Services: Board-certified specialist services including cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, radiology, and critical care. Revenue from specialist consultations, procedures, and treatments.
3. Diagnostic Services: In-house laboratory and diagnostic imaging services including bloodwork, imaging, and specialized diagnostics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital providing immediate care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets in Halifax and Atlantic Canada. The hospital supplements emergency services with board-certified specialty practices across cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, critical care, radiology, and oncology/chemotherapy. Advanced in-house diagnostics including MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full laboratory support the clinical offerings.

Product overview

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital operates as a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Atlantic Canada. The hospital provides emergency care as its core service, supplemented by multiple board-certified specialty services including Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Neurology, Critical Care, Radiology, Chemotherapy, and Exotic Pet Care. Diagnostic capabilities include in-house laboratory services, radiology imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI), and endoscopy. Services are delivered through a team of board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians working collaboratively with primary care veterinarians through a referral-based model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care Round-the-clock walk-in emergency veterinary services for cats, dogs, and exotic pets in Halifax, addressing trauma, sudden illness, and life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention.
• Veterinary Cardiology Board-certified cardiology consultations and diagnostics (including echocardiography and electrocardiogram) for dogs and cats with cardiovascular disease, delivered by referral appointment.
• Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist internal medicine services for companion animals covering immune, cardiovascular, pulmonary, urinary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine diseases, provided by referral appointment.
• Veterinary Surgery Advanced surgical procedures for dogs and cats including orthopedic surgery (e.g., TPLO), soft tissue surgery, and neurosurgery, performed by a board-certified surgical team.
• Veterinary Anesthesiology Comprehensive anesthetic and pain management overseen by a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist (Dr. Jocelyn Marchiori) to support patient safety during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology Eye care for dogs and cats delivered by a board-certified ophthalmologist (Dr. Danica Lucyshyn), including cataract treatment, glaucoma management, and corneal ulcer care.
• Veterinary Dermatology Advanced dermatology care for chronic skin conditions, allergies, ear infections, and autoimmune disorders provided by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aurore Laprais.
• Veterinary Neurology Neurological diagnosis and treatment for pets, including MRI- and CT-based workups, epilepsy management, intervertebral disc disease treatment, and neurosurgery, delivered by Dr. Natalie Villani.
• Veterinary Critical Care Intensive care unit services for critically ill or injured pets requiring continuous monitoring and advanced medical intervention.
• Veterinary Radiology Advanced diagnostic imaging for pets including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI to support accurate diagnosis across emergency and specialty cases.
• Veterinary Chemotherapy Oncology services delivering chemotherapy treatment for cats and dogs diagnosed with cancer.
• Exotic Pet Care Veterinary care for exotic companion animals including birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and small mammals, provided by Dr. Noelle Webb via referral appointment.
• In-House Laboratory & Diagnostics On-site diagnostic laboratory providing rapid turnaround on blood work, urinalysis, cytology, and other diagnostic testing to support emergency and specialty decision-making.
• Pet Endoscopy Minimally invasive endoscopic procedures used to diagnose and treat digestive and respiratory conditions in pets.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VetStrategy: Large Canadian veterinary services platform operating general practices and specialty hospitals. Represents the Canadian incumbent consolidator most likely to pursue an acquisition or partnership with independent specialty operators like Coastal Care.
• VCA Animal Hospitals (Mars Veterinary Health): Largest veterinary services platform in North America with both general practice and specialty/emergency hospitals. Provides broad competition as an incumbent with overlapping specialty and emergency capabilities.

Direct peers

• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital operator with an open-door emergency model and growing specialty services. Mirrors Coastal Care's walk-in emergency model combined with multi-specialty capability.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: One of the largest networks of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in North America, offering multi-specialty referral services including cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, and critical care — the same service mix as Coastal Care.
• DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital: Portland-based non-profit 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital with board-certified specialists in multiple disciplines. Operates the same emergency-plus-specialty referral model as Coastal Care in a single regional hub.
• MedVet: Network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals with advanced diagnostic capabilities including MRI and CT. Direct competitor in the multi-specialty referral space with comparable service offerings.

Regional players

• Alta Vista Animal Hospital: Ottawa-based 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the National Capital Region. Comparable Canadian single-site specialty/emergency hospital with referral-based specialty services.
• Canada West Veterinary Specialists: Western Canada's largest veterinary specialty and emergency center based in Vancouver. Offers the same multi-specialty referral model in a different Canadian geography, providing useful benchmark for specialty veterinary economics in Canada.
• Guardian Veterinary Centre: Ontario-based 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital with board-certified specialists and advanced diagnostics. Canadian regional peer with similar scope and service mix.

Emerging players

• Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Located at UPEI in Charlottetown, PEI, AVC's teaching hospital provides specialty referral services across Atlantic Canada. The closest academic veterinary institution and a potential competitor and referral partner for Coastal Care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CoastalCareVet
• Instagraminstagram.com/coastalcarevet/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coastal-care-veterinary-emergency-referral-hospital

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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