Cypress Animal Hospital

What Cypress Animal Hospital does

Cypress Animal Hospital is a privately owned, single-location veterinary practice operating at 1400 Cypress St, Covina, California, serving pet owners across the San Gabriel Valley including Covina, San Dimas, Glendora, Azusa, and West Covina. Founded in 1990, the practice was purchased in 2008 by co-owners Dr. Christina Swindall (DVM, Colorado State University 2002) and Mary Cage (Hospital Administrator) after the retirement of the prior owner, and currently employs a team of approximately 12 staff including veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and front-desk personnel.

The hospital delivers a comprehensive suite of small-animal veterinary services spanning general practice (wellness exams, vaccinations, preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, microchipping, urgent care drop-offs, and emergency referrals), specialty services (cardiology, orthopedic procedures, surgery), and adjacent offerings (professional grooming, on-site pharmacy, and pet travel health certificates). Technology deployed includes in-house diagnostic testing equipment, a fully stocked on-site pharmacy, a VitusVet-branded mobile app for client appointment management, and an online pharmacy storefront via a Vets First Choice partnership. Educational blog content on topics such as parasite prevention, senior pet wellness, first aid, and fire safety supports top-of-funnel content marketing.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional service fees billed pay-as-you-go, supplemented by pharmacy and grooming revenue. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer local, with customer acquisition driven by the physical location, Google Business Profile visibility, online appointment requests, and word-of-mouth referrals — consistent with a mature neighborhood general practice rather than a scaling veterinary brand. No institutional investment, parent company, or multi-site footprint is present.

Name

Cypress Animal Hospital

Legal name

Cypress Animal Hospital

Website

https://cypressvets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cypress Animal Hospital is a privately owned, single-location veterinary practice in Covina, CA, serving pet owners across the San Gabriel Valley with general practice, specialty, pharmacy, and grooming services under Dr. Christina Swindall and Mary Cage's ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Animal hospital
• Pet wellness exams
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Covina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue from examinations, consultations, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, surgery, orthopedic procedures, and emergency/urgent care services provided to pets
2. On-Site Pharmacy: Revenue from dispensing medications including flea and tick preventatives, heartworm preventatives, and other pet medications
3. Grooming Services: Revenue from professional grooming services scheduled by appointment for various breeds and species
4. Microchipping: Revenue from microchipping procedures for pet identification and safety
5. Pet Travel Services: Revenue from health certificates and travel documentation for domestic and international pet travel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cypress Animal Hospital is a full-service small-animal veterinary hospital providing wellness exams, vaccinations, preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, orthopedic procedures, cardiology, dental care, microchipping, emergency and urgent care drop-offs, grooming, and an on-site and online pharmacy. Services are delivered by appointment and walk-in drop-off at its Covina, CA location for pet owners in the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities.

Product overview

Cypress Animal Hospital is a single-location veterinary practice serving Covina, CA and surrounding areas (San Dimas, Glendora, Azusa, West Covina). The practice offers a comprehensive suite of veterinary services organized around a core general practice model, including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, diagnostics, pharmacy, dentistry, and specialty services like cardiology and orthopedics. The hospital provides an on-site pharmacy, grooming, microchipping, and urgent care drop-off services. An online store powered by Vets First Choice extends pharmaceutical and product access digitally. Educational resources covering pet travel, senior pet wellness, parasite prevention, first aid, fire safety, and exercise complement the clinical offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exams and Consultations Regular checkups and wellness exams that evaluate overall pet health, establish baselines, and detect potential problems before they become serious. Intended for pet owners seeking preventive health assessments.
• Vaccinations Vaccination services protecting pets against diseases, with consultations on region-specific risks and required vaccinations.
• Preventative Care Regular checkups and preventive health measures to establish health baselines and detect early signs of potential problems for pets.
• Diagnostics In-house diagnostic testing using state-of-the-art technology to detect health problems and enable treatment before conditions worsen in pets.
• Surgery State-of-the-art veterinary surgical procedures with experienced surgeons, including pre- and post-operative care communication for pet owners.
• Orthopedic Services Orthopedic solutions and treatments for pet bone and joint problems, with dedicated communication throughout the treatment process.
• Cardiology Cardiology services for diagnosing and treating heart conditions in pets.
• Dental Care Dental care services vital to overall pet health, addressing dental disease that can affect heart, liver, kidneys, and entire body.
• Emergency and Urgent Care Emergency veterinary services with referral to Emergency Vet Glendora for after-hours emergencies.
• Urgent Care Drop-Offs Convenient drop-off service for non-life-threatening but time-sensitive pet health concerns, allowing evaluation and treatment without scheduled appointments.
• Microchipping Safe microchip implantation procedure that registers pet information for identification and recovery if lost.
• Grooming Professional grooming services for various breeds and species, scheduled by appointment with experienced groomers.
• Pharmacy Fully stocked on-site pharmacy offering medications, flea/tick preventatives, heartworm preventatives, and other pet health products from trusted suppliers.
• Online Store and Online Pharmacy Online pharmacy and retail store for pet products and prescription medications, accessible via Vets First Choice.
• Parasite Prevention Prevention and treatment information and services for parasites that can cause serious health issues in pets.
• Pet Travel Services Pet travel assistance including health certificates for domestic and international travel, including Hawaii-specific requirements and USDA endorsement guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pets receive timely care with reduced stress through urgent care drop-off service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): One of the largest community of veterinary hospitals in the U.S., with a heavy presence in California. NVA acquires and supports independent GP and specialty clinics, representing both a direct competitor and a potential acquirer of Cypress.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Mars Petcare-owned specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network. BluePearl's specialty services (including ophthalmology and cardiology) overlap with Cypress's specialty offerings, and their emergency rooms capture after-hours cases that Cypress refers out.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Nation's largest general practice veterinary chain, located inside PetSmart stores. Operates numerous locations throughout Los Angeles County and competes for the same routine wellness, vaccine, and preventative care visits as Cypress Animal Hospital.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Operated by Mars Petcare, VCA is the largest network of veterinary hospitals in North America, offering general practice, specialty, and emergency care. Operates super-clinics in the Los Angeles region that directly compete with Cypress for pet owners in Southern California.

Others

• PetIQ: Provider of pet health and wellness products and services through veterinary clinics and retail locations. Operates preventive care clinics and pharmacy services that sit adjacent to Cypress's wellness and pharmacy offerings.

Direct peers

• PetVet Care Centers: Network of community veterinary hospitals offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services. PetVet runs mid-sized single-site and multi-doctor practices similar in scale and service mix to Cypress Animal Hospital.
• Amerivet Veterinary Partners: Management partner to independent veterinary hospitals across the U.S., preserving brand identity while providing back-office, recruiting, and procurement support. Directly comparable to Cypress as a single-location independent GP.

Regional players

• VetStrategy: Canadian-based veterinary consolidator with U.S. presence. Irrelevant to Cypress's market but a useful comparable for independent practice acquisition dynamics and economic profile of community GP hospitals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cypress-animal-hospital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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