Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

What Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital does

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, operating as the CSU Veterinary Health System, is the clinical arm of CSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, located at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 1870 as part of Colorado Agricultural College (now a land-grant university), the hospital delivers comprehensive veterinary care across small animals, equines, livestock, and exotic/zoological species. Service lines span primary care, 24/7 emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, neurology, dermatology, orthopedic medicine and mobility, rehabilitation and physical therapy, on-site pharmacy, and an active clinical trials program. The James L. Voss facility anchors the main campus at 300 W. Drake Rd., with satellite diagnostic infrastructure in Rocky Ford serving the Western Slope region.

The hospital operates an on-site Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories unit providing bacteriology, virology, clinical pathology, histology, parasitology, pathology, chemistry and toxicology, molecular diagnostics, specialized infectious disease testing, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies testing, avian diagnostics, and a Next-Generation Sequencing Core. Technology infrastructure supports the Colorado Avian Health Program, anatomic and molecular pathology research services, and referral-based specialty consultations. Supporting capabilities include MRI for neurology, underwater treadmill and laser therapy for rehabilitation, and a client portal for online record and appointment access.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service clinical care (transaction fees), diagnostic laboratory testing billed to external veterinarians and animal owners (transaction fees), professional services revenue from continuing education, residencies, internships, and externships, and courier/shipping services (contracted FedEx rates). The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining direct-to-consumer appointments and walk-ins, referral-based specialty services from primary care veterinarians, and external sample submission for diagnostic testing. Customer segments include pet owners, exotic animal owners, horse owners, livestock owners, and referring veterinarians across Colorado and the surrounding region.

Name

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Legal name

Colorado State University

Website

https://csuvth.colostate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital operates an academic veterinary health system in Fort Collins, Colorado, providing 24/7 emergency, specialty, primary, and diagnostic laboratory services across small animals, equines, livestock, and exotics for Colorado pet owners, livestock operators, and referring veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Public Health Laboratories (Reference & Confirmatory) (HLAMAJAH), Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG), Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services (AFAEANAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Veterinary diagnostic laboratories
• Emergency veterinary care
• Veterinary specialty services
• Continuing veterinary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Fee-for-service veterinary care including emergency care, specialty services, and primary care for small animals, exotics, equine, and livestock. Services include consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, rehabilitation, and pharmacy.
2. Diagnostic Laboratory Testing: Veterinary diagnostic laboratories providing testing services for external veterinarians and animal owners, including avian diagnostics, bacteriology, chemistry and toxicology, clinical pathology, histology, molecular diagnostics, parasitology, pathology, virology, and specialized infectious disease testing.
3. Continuing Education: Professional development and continuing education programs for veterinary professionals, including residencies, internships, and externships.
4. Courier and Shipping Services: Sample pickup and delivery services for diagnostic specimens, including contracted FedEx rates billed to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an academic veterinary medical center that delivers comprehensive clinical care across small animals, exotics, equine, and livestock, including 24/7 emergency and critical care, specialty services, and primary care. It also operates Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories providing pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, and Next-Generation Sequencing services to referring veterinarians and animal owners, and runs continuing education, residency, and clinical trials programs.

Product overview

Colorado State University Veterinary Health System is a comprehensive academic veterinary medical center offering a broad portfolio of clinical services organized as a unified veterinary hospital network. The core offerings include primary care, emergency and critical care (24/7), surgery, internal medicine, neurology, dermatology, orthopedic medicine and mobility, and rehabilitation and physical therapy for small animals (cats, dogs), large animals (equine, livestock), and exotic/zoological species. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories provide extensive diagnostic testing including molecular diagnostics, pathology, virology, bacteriology, and Next-Generation Sequencing. The system integrates clinical care with research through clinical trials programs, and supports professional development via continuing education, residencies, and internships. Additional services include pharmacy, client counseling, and a client portal for pet owner access to records and appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency and Critical Care 24/7 emergency veterinary care for cats, dogs, exotics, equine, and livestock, providing immediate access to diagnostic capabilities and critical care treatment.
• Primary Care General veterinary care services including wellness exams, vaccinations, pet health certificates for domestic and international travel, and USDA-accredited veterinary inspections.
• Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Specialized rehabilitation services for companion animals including therapeutic exercise, underwater treadmill, manual therapies, laser therapy, and mobility treatment for joint, muscle, and tendon injuries.
• Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility Specialized orthopedic care for dogs with conditions including arthritis, cruciate ligament injuries, and mobility issues, including clinical trials for joint pain treatment.
• General Surgery Comprehensive surgical services including cardiovascular surgery, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic procedures with specialized veterinary surgical nursing care.
• Internal Medicine Specialized internal medicine consultations including gastrointestinal medicine, feline health research, and treatment of chronic intestinal diseases in cats.
• Neurology Veterinary neurology services including diagnosis and treatment of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, brain tumors, and other neurological disorders with MRI capabilities.
• Dermatology Veterinary dermatology services for diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, allergies, and related disorders in companion animals.
• Equine Field Service Large animal veterinary care for horses including wellness exams, emergency care, and field service visits to equine facilities.
• Equine Emergency and Critical Care 24/7 emergency veterinary care specifically for horses and equine patients.
• Avian, Exotics and Zoological Care Specialized veterinary care for exotic animals, birds, reptiles, and zoological species including the Colorado Avian Health Program.
• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories Comprehensive diagnostic testing services including avian diagnostics, bacteriology, chemistry and toxicology, clinical pathology, histology, molecular diagnostics, parasitology, pathology, virology, specialized infectious disease testing, and Next-Generation Sequencing capabilities, serving external veterinarians, animal owners, and other laboratories.
• Clinical Trials Veterinary clinical trials program offering experimental treatments and therapies for various animal conditions, enabling pet owners to access cutting-edge veterinary research.
• Pharmacy Services On-site veterinary pharmacy providing prescription medications and pharmaceutical supplies for animal patients.
• Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education programs for veterinary professionals delivered through CSU VetCE.
• Residencies Postgraduate veterinary residency training programs across multiple specialties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dr. Webb's research has helped hundreds of cats live longer and better lives through improved gastrointestinal medicine treatments.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Dominant commercial veterinary reference laboratory operator with broad test menu and nationwide courier network; directly comparable to CSU's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories on the diagnostics side but as a commercial-scale incumbent.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Largest U.S. network of multi-specialty veterinary emergency hospitals under Mars Petcare; competes with CSU for specialty referrals and emergency caseload across multiple metros, though without an academic or teaching hospital mandate.

Direct peers

• Cornell University Hospital for Animals: Academic multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital embedded in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, with diagnostic lab capabilities and a teaching/research mission aligned to CSU's.
• Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center: Large academic veterinary medical center offering multi-specialty referral, emergency, and diagnostic services integrated with Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine — same operating model as CSU.
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: Academic teaching hospital within Texas A&M's School of Veterinary Medicine offering multi-specialty referral, emergency, and large animal services comparable to CSU's full species coverage.
• Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - Foster Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital at Tufts offering multi-specialty referral, emergency, and diagnostic services within a university structure similar to CSU.
• UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: Top-tier academic veterinary teaching hospital at UC Davis with multi-specialty referral services, in-house diagnostic laboratories, and 24/7 emergency care — directly comparable in mission, scope, and academic structure to CSU.
• University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) - Ryan Hospital: Academic multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital at Penn Vet with companion animal, large animal, and diagnostic lab services — directly comparable peer in academic veterinary medicine.
• University of Florida - UF Veterinary Hospitals: UF Veterinary Hospitals operate multi-specialty referral and emergency services within an academic medical center structure, mirroring CSU's teaching hospital model.
• Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital at WSU offering multi-specialty referral and large animal services; comparable in academic structure and regional referral role to CSU.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/csuvetmedbioscience
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSUVeterinaryHealthSystem
• Instagraminstagram.com/csuvethealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-state-university-veterinary-teaching-hospital

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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