Sarasota Veterinary Center

What Sarasota Veterinary Center does

Sarasota Veterinary Center is a single-location, independently owned companion animal veterinary hospital based at 4019 Cattlemen Rd in Sarasota, Florida. The practice employs 11 staff and serves individual pet owners in the Sarasota metropolitan area, offering preventive care (comprehensive exams, vaccinations, nutrition counseling, puppy/kitten and senior care), diagnostic services (in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, heartworm testing), surgical procedures (general surgery, spay/neuter, TPLO orthopedics), dental care, dermatology, emergency care, laser therapy, and ancillary services including boarding and grooming. The customer base is exclusively individual pet owners (segmented horizontally) with no enterprise or institutional clients, and revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis across consultations, procedures, and recurring preventive care; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The practice is led by Dr. John Fifarek, a 2012 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine graduate who joined Sarasota Veterinary Center after clinical rotations at the University of Florida and prior experience in the Sarasota area. The team includes Dr. Culp, whose orthopedic surgical expertise (TPLO) drives cross-geographic client retention (e.g., clients following him from Venice). Technology is limited to standard in-clinic veterinary equipment — there is no mobile app, no public API, no third-party integrations, and no proprietary software. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: prospective patients find the practice through the website, Google Business Profile (4.8-star rating), and Facebook (@srqvetcenter), and book appointments online or by phone; same-day availability is offered for urgent cases, and a Referral Rewards program supports word-of-mouth acquisition.

Commercially, Sarasota Veterinary Center has been voted Next Door Neighborhood Favorite for four consecutive years and featured in Suncoast Pet magazine, indicating strong local brand recognition. The practice is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no partnerships or alliances. It is a community-embedded neighborhood clinic whose economic model is anchored by long-tenured clients and recurring preventive care rather than specialty referral volume or scale-driven economics.

Name

Sarasota Veterinary Center

Legal name

Sarasota Veterinary Center

Website

https://drdavedvm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sarasota Veterinary Center is an independently owned, single-location companion animal hospital in Sarasota, Florida, employing 11 staff. It serves individual pet owners with preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dental, dermatology, emergency, boarding, and grooming services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary care services
• Pet health diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery
• Preventive pet care
• Pet boarding grooming

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Fee-for-service veterinary care including examinations, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medical procedures for pets
2. Preventive Care Services: Recurring preventive care including vaccinations, wellness exams, and health screenings
3. Surgical Procedures: Surgical services including spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, and dental surgery
4. Boarding and Grooming: Pet boarding and grooming services providing recurring revenue

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sarasota Veterinary Center is a single-location veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, in-house diagnostics (laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, ECG), general and orthopedic surgery (including TPLO), dental care, emergency care, dermatology, laser therapy, boarding, and grooming, all delivered on-site at the Sarasota, FL clinic.

Product overview

Sarasota Veterinary Center is a veterinary hospital offering a comprehensive suite of animal healthcare services. The practice operates as a single-location general veterinary hospital providing primary care services including preventive care (comprehensive exams, vaccinations, nutrition counseling), diagnostic services (in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, heartworm testing), surgical procedures (general surgery, spay and neuter), dental care (teeth cleaning, extractions), emergency care, dermatology, laser therapy, and boarding. The center is led by Dr. John Fifarek and has been recognized as a Next Door Neighborhood Favorite for four consecutive years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Exams Thorough nose-to-tail health assessments designed to catch potential problems early; intended for pet owners seeking routine wellness care for their companion animals.
• In-House Diagnostics (Diagnostic Laboratory) In-house diagnostic laboratory offering a variety of diagnostics to meet pet health needs with immediate test results; intended for pet owners requiring rapid and accurate diagnostic workups.
• Veterinary Surgery Surgical procedures designed to diagnose, treat, or correct medical conditions affecting pet health and quality of life; intended for pet owners whose animals need surgical intervention.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical spay and neuter services for pets; intended for pet owners seeking routine reproductive surgery for their companion animals.
• Microchipping Microchip implantation service for pet identification; intended for pet owners seeking permanent identification for their animals.
• Nutrition Counseling Nutritional counseling and dietary recommendations for pets; intended for pet owners seeking dietary guidance for their companion animals.
• Puppy and Kitten Care Specialized healthcare services for young puppies and kittens; intended for new pet owners seeking early-life veterinary care.
• Senior Pet Care Healthcare services tailored for aging pets; intended for pet owners whose companion animals require age-related health management.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination services for pets; intended for pet owners seeking immunization against common diseases.
• Ultrasound Diagnostic ultrasound imaging for internal examination; intended for pet owners needing non-invasive internal diagnostics for their animals.
• Laser Therapy Therapeutic laser treatment for pain management and healing; intended for pet owners seeking treatment for pain, inflammation, or recovery support.
• Heartworm Testing Diagnostic testing for heartworm disease in pets; intended for pet owners seeking preventive screening for their dogs and cats.
• Pet Grooming Professional pet grooming services; intended for pet owners seeking hygiene and grooming care for their companion animals.
• Fractures & Dislocations Treatment Treatment for bone fractures and joint dislocations in pets; intended for pet owners whose animals have suffered orthopedic injuries.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) ECG diagnostics for evaluating heart function; intended for pet owners seeking cardiac evaluation for their animals.
• Emergency Care Urgent and emergency veterinary care services including same-day availability; intended for pet owners requiring immediate medical attention for their animals.
• Digital Radiology Digital X-ray imaging services for precise diagnosis; intended for pet owners needing accurate imaging for orthopedics, internal organs, or other diagnostic evaluations.
• Pet Boarding Pet boarding services while owners are away; intended for pet owners seeking supervised overnight care for their companion animals.
• Dermatology Specialized care for skin conditions and allergies in pets; intended for pet owners whose animals suffer from dermatological issues.
• Teeth Cleaning Professional dental cleaning services for pets; intended for pet owners seeking preventive oral healthcare for their companion animals.
• Tooth Extraction Tooth extraction services for dental problems in pets; intended for pet owners whose animals require dental surgery.

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Modern Animal: Subscription-based veterinary clinic chain offering primary care with a tech-forward model. Comparable as an emerging primary-care competitor with a differentiated consumer experience.
• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based veterinary care provider with a strong digital experience and primary care focus. Comparable as a tech-enabled, design-forward competitor in companion-animal primary care.
• Bond Vet: Modern, design-forward veterinary clinic chain focusing on primary and urgent care in urban/suburban markets. Comparable as a primary companion-animal care provider with a differentiated service experience.

Broad incumbents

• PetVet Care Centers: Veterinary hospital network with general practice and specialty locations across the U.S., including Florida. Comparable as a consolidator of independent clinics and a competitor for primary care services.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Acquisition-focused network of companion animal hospitals. Comparable as a strategic acquirer and competitor for independent practices in the same clinical category.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: National veterinary chain operating inside PetSmart stores, offering preventive care packages and general services. Compares as a broad incumbent in the same companion-animal primary care market.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large network of independent veterinary hospitals and specialty practices with a strong Florida presence. Comparable as a corporate consolidator of independent companion-animal clinics of Sarasota's size.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with multiple Florida locations. Comparable for emergency care, surgery, and specialty referral services that Sarasota Veterinary Center offers.
• Petco Love Vet (Thrive Pet Healthcare): Veterinary services offered through Petco including wellness clinics and full-service hospitals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in companion-animal primary care with national reach.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest U.S. veterinary hospital networks, owned by Mars. Provides general practice, specialty, and emergency care across thousands of locations. Direct overlapping competitor for primary companion-animal care in Florida.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/srqvetcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarasota-veterinary-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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