Ellensburg Animal Hospital

What Ellensburg Animal Hospital does

Ellensburg Animal Hospital is an independent, privately-held veterinary practice founded in 1951 and headquartered at 1800 Vantage Hwy, Ellensburg, Washington. It operates a single clinic serving Kittitas County with a 10-person team, open Monday through Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. The hospital provides comprehensive care for both companion animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) and large animals (equine, bovine, small ruminants), spanning wellness exams, vaccinations, dental services, surgical care, radiology and ultrasound diagnostics, microchipping, and emergency care.

The practice generates revenue through professional services billed at time of service plus pharmacy sales via an in-clinic and online (home-delivery) pharmacy. Pricing is pay-as-you-go, with Scratchpay financing available for qualified clients. After-hours emergency coverage is delivered through a VetTriage 24/7 video chat triage partnership and a shared on-call rotation with four neighboring clinics (Valley Veterinary Hospital, Mt. Stuart Animal Hospital, Bless This Pet Vet Clinic, and Cascade East). Telemedicine appointments and the PetPage mobile patient portal extend client access digitally, while a content blog and equine health guide support top-of-funnel client acquisition. The practice differentiates on 75+ years of continuous local presence and dual small/large animal capability rather than proprietary technology or scale advantages.

No parent company, institutional investor, funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes were disclosed in the input data. The business is positioned as a stable, community-anchored general veterinary practice with incremental digital modernization rather than an expansion-stage or technology-platform business.

Name

Ellensburg Animal Hospital

Legal name

Ellensburg Animal Hospital

Website

https://eburgvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ellensburg Animal Hospital is an independent, single-location veterinary practice in Ellensburg, Washington, founded in 1951. It serves Kittitas County pet owners and livestock producers with comprehensive small- and large-animal care, pharmacy, telemedicine, and shared regional emergency coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

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General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

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

SECONDARYAFAEANAB

Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services

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

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Equine Hospital & Surgical Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Large Animal & Equine Veterinary Services

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Small animal care
• Large animal care
• Emergency veterinary
• Pet wellness care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from professional veterinary services including wellness exams, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, dental services, and preventive care for small animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) and large animals (equine, bovine, small ruminants). Services are billed at time of service with payment expected at time of visit.
2. In-Clinic and Online Pharmacy: Revenue from sale of medications, preventatives, supplements, and pet health products through both the in-clinic pharmacy and home delivery online pharmacy service.
3. Emergency and Telemedicine Services: Revenue from after-hours emergency triage services via VetTriage (nominal flat rate fee per video consultation) and telemedicine appointments for remote consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ellensburg Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Ellensburg, Washington, delivering preventive, diagnostic, surgical, dental, and emergency care for companion animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) and large animals (equine, bovine, small ruminants). The practice also dispenses medications through an in-clinic and online pharmacy, offers telemedicine consultations, and coordinates after-hours emergency triage through VetTriage and partner hospitals.

Product overview

Ellensburg Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care as a single-hospital practice serving Kittitas County since 1951. The hospital offers Small Animal Services (dental, pharmacy, radiology/ultrasound, surgical care, wellness care, telemedicine, and microchipping for pets) and Large Animal Services (equine, bovine, and small ruminant care). Emergency Services are available through VetTriage telemedicine partnership and on-call veterinarian rotation with nearby hospitals. The practice emphasizes compassionate, quality care with over 75 years of collective veterinary experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Animal Veterinary Services Comprehensive veterinary care for companion pets including dogs, cats, and ferrets, covering dental, in-clinic pharmacy, microchipping, radiology and ultrasound, surgical care, and wellness care.
• Large Animal Veterinary Services Veterinary services for livestock including bovine, equine, and small ruminants, covering routine procedures, equine dental care, equine diagnostics, and emergency care for production animals and family horses.
• Emergency Veterinary Services After-hours emergency veterinary care coordinated via VetTriage 24/7 video triage and shared on-call duties with Valley Veterinary Hospital, Cascade East, Bless This Pet Vet Clinic, and Mt. Stuart Animal Hospital.
• Telemedicine Appointments Virtual veterinary consultations allowing pet owners to receive remote evaluation and care for pets without an in-person visit.
• Dental Services Comprehensive oral health assessment, treatment, and professional dental cleanings for small animals.
• In-Clinic Pharmacy On-site pharmacy dispensing medications and prescriptions directly at the hospital for client convenience.
• Radiology and Ultrasound Diagnostic imaging including X-ray and ultrasound to support accurate diagnosis for small and large animals.
• Surgical Care Surgical procedures performed at the hospital for small animal patients.
• Wellness Care Preventive veterinary care including vaccinations, wellness exams, and routine health maintenance for pets.
• Pet Identification and Microchip System Microchip implantation and pet identification services for permanent identification of companion animals.
• Online Pharmacy with Home Delivery Online pharmacy providing home delivery of medications, preventatives, supplements, and pet health products for existing clients.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VetTriagecoreTechnology or IntegrationVetTriage provides 24/7 licensed veterinarian video chat services for emergency triage. When clients call after hours, they are connected to veterinarians who assess whether pets need immediate emergency care or can be monitored at home. This partnership enables Ellensburg Animal Hospital to remain available for truly emergent cases while providing after-hours guidance to pet owners.
• Valley Veterinary HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to share after-hours on-call duties, allowing veterinarians to support one another while ensuring there is always a veterinarian available for true emergencies. By sharing the workload, the partnership helps provide better care long-term and prevents burnout among veterinary professionals.
• Mt. Stuart Animal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared after-hours on-call arrangement to ensure continuous emergency veterinary availability for Kittitas County. Partnership allows for coordinated emergency case handling and workload sharing among veterinary teams.
• Bless This Pet Vet CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared after-hours on-call duties with other regional veterinary hospitals to ensure 24/7 emergency coverage for pets. This collaboration helps manage the workload for veterinary teams while ensuring pets have access to emergency care.
• Cascade EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for shared after-hours on-call emergency veterinary services, ensuring continuous coverage for pets in the Kittitas County area.
• ScratchpayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScratchpay provides financing options for pet owners to manage veterinary costs over time. Mentioned on the website as an after-hours resource for pet owners seeking payment flexibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large consolidator of independent veterinary practices across the U.S. Represents the PE-backed rollup model that could acquire or compete with Ellensburg Animal Hospital and adjacent independent clinics in Washington.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: PE-backed veterinary hospital network offering general practice, urgent care, and specialty services. Comparable to Ellensburg in providing a one-stop practice with imaging, pharmacy, surgery, and dental capabilities.
• VetCor: Network that partners with and acquires community-based veterinary hospitals while preserving local branding. Closest analog to how Ellensburg operates as an independent community hospital and a potential acquirer if succession risk materializes.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain operated by Mars Petcare. Comparable as a 24/7 emergency/specialty provider relevant to Ellensburg's after-hours triage partnership strategy with VetTriage and partner hospitals.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general veterinary practice chain in the U.S. with hospitals co-located in Petco stores. Competes with independent clinics like Ellensburg on routine wellness, vaccinations, and preventive care, although Ellensburg's rural setting limits direct overlap.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Petcare. Closest broad incumbent analog for a full-service general practice offering diagnostics, pharmacy, surgery, and dental in a single hospital.

Direct peers

• Bless This Pet Vet Clinic: Named regional partner of Ellensburg Animal Hospital for after-hours emergency coverage. Comparable small-animal veterinary clinic serving Kittitas County pet owners.
• Mt. Stuart Animal Hospital: Named partner of Ellensburg Animal Hospital for shared on-call duties in Kittitas County. Provides comparable general veterinary services to small and large animals in the same geographic market.
• Cascade East Veterinary Clinic: Named partner of Ellensburg Animal Hospital for shared on-call emergency services in Kittitas County. Comparable mixed-animal practice serving the same regional client base.
• Valley Veterinary Hospital: Named partner of Ellensburg Animal Hospital for shared after-hours emergency coverage in the Kittitas County area. Operates as a comparable mixed veterinary practice serving the same regional market with overlapping small and large animal services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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