Hospital Veterinario Gattos

What Hospital Veterinario Gattos does

Hospital Veterinario Gattos is a feline-exclusive veterinary hospital headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating two facilities under the legal entity GATTOS CENTRO VETERINARIO S.L.P.: the main hospital at Paseo de Reina Cristina 18 (24-hour emergency, ICU hospitalization, consultations, imaging, in-house laboratory, blood bank) and the surgical center Gattos Centro Quirúrgico at Calle Andrés Torrejón 11, opened in 2022 for minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, and feline dentistry. The company is recognized as a national reference center in feline medicine and surgery in Spain, with a 30-year operating history (founded 1995), 11-50 employees, and co-founders/directors Marisa Palmero and Vanessa Carballes leading a specialist team across 14 feline disciplines including internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, neurology, nephrology, urology, odontology, ophthalmology, respiratory, nutrition, endocrinology, infectious disease, and digestive.

Its core technology stack is a portfolio of advanced veterinary procedures and diagnostic hardware: laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) for ureteral obstructions with 100+ successful cases, very small-bore videoendoscopy for low-grade lymphoma diagnosis, Doppler echocardiography, neurological workup including CSF analysis and biopsy, and a BSA-network-integrated feline blood bank (member since 2015) with quality standards modeled on human medicine. Supporting capabilities include GattosLab in-house clinical laboratory, digital radiology and ultrasound, ICU with isolation and incubator units, and professional training programs (veterinary internships, ATV estancias, feline specialization courses for technicians).

The business model is professional services-led, with revenue from per-case consultations, emergency and hospitalization fees, advanced surgery, diagnostic imaging, lab tests, and blood products, complemented by a recurring subscription revenue line via Planes de Salud (Health Plans) for preventive care. GTM is sales-led and direct-to-consumer in Madrid, plus B2B referral intake from clinics across Spain for complex cases; appointments are captured through phone, email, WhatsApp Business, and online form. Education-driven content marketing (blog, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and earned national media presence (El País, El Mundo, RTVE, Telemadrid) amplify top-of-funnel demand for both consumer and referring-veterinarian segments.

Name

Hospital Veterinario Gattos

Legal name

GATTOS CENTRO VETERINARIO S.L.P

Website

https://gattos.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospital Veterinario Gattos is a feline-exclusive veterinary hospital in Madrid, Spain, operating a 24/7 emergency hospital and a dedicated surgical center. It serves Madrid cat owners directly and acts as a national referral center for complex feline cases from clinics across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Feline-Only Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA)

Keywords

• Feline veterinary care
• Veterinary hospital services
• Feline surgery
• Veterinary emergency services
• Feline specialty medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Veterinary Consultation Services: General and specialized consultations for feline patients including internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, and other specialties. Available Monday-Friday 8:30-20:30.
2. 24-Hour Emergency and Hospitalization: Round-the-clock emergency services and ICU hospitalization for cats requiring continuous monitoring and care.
3. Surgical Procedures: Advanced surgical interventions including laparoscopic surgery, SUB procedures, endoscopy, and dental surgery performed at the Centro Quirúrgico Gattos.
4. Clinical Laboratory Services: In-house laboratory for rapid results plus external lab referrals for specialized testing including biopsies, PCR, and cultures.
5. Blood Bank Services: Blood transfusions and blood type identification services. Part of the Banco de Sangre Animal (BSA) network since 2015.
6. Diagnostic Imaging: Radiography, ultrasonography, echocardiography, and endoscopy services for precise diagnosis.
7. Health Plans (Planes de Salud): Preventive health plans for cats covering regular check-ups and wellness care.
8. Professional Training Programs: Training stays and internships for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (ATVs) seeking specialization in feline medicine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospital Veterinario Gattos is a feline-exclusive veterinary hospital that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care exclusively for cats across two Madrid facilities. It delivers 24-hour emergency services, ICU hospitalization, 14 medical specialties, and advanced minimally invasive surgery (including laparoscopy, endoscopy, and the Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass technique), supported by an in-house laboratory, blood bank, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital also runs preventive health subscription plans for cat owners and professional training programs for veterinarians and technicians.

Product overview

Hospital Veterinario Gattos operates as a specialized feline veterinary hospital with two facilities in Madrid: the main Hospital Veterinario Gattos (Paseo de Reina Cristina 18) and Gattos Centro Quirúrgico (Calle Andrés Torrejón 11). The hospital provides comprehensive 24-hour emergency services and hospitalization alongside a full spectrum of feline medical specialties including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Digestive, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Nutrition, Odontology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Respiratory, and Urology. The Gattos Centro Quirúrgico focuses on advanced minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, and dental procedures. Supporting services include an in-house clinical laboratory (GattosLab), a blood bank integrated with the Banco de Sangre Animal network, diagnostic imaging, and case referral services for veterinarians. The hospital also offers professional training programs for veterinarians and auxiliaries, online appointment booking via multiple channels, and preventive health plans for cats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 successful SUB (Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass) procedures performed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banco de Sangre Animal (BSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, Hospital Gattos has been part of the Banco de Sangre Animal (BSA) network, allowing them to provide blood transfusions following quality standards comparable to human medicine. This partnership enables them to attend to any cat needing a transfusion and to provide blood products to other centers upon request. The BSA coordinates distribution of blood products from nearby centers when requested by veterinary clinics.
• PURINA Pro Plan LiveclearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPurina Pro Plan Liveclear is a therapeutic cat food that reduces Fel d1 allergens in cats. Hospital Gattos recommends and provides this diet to cat owners with allergies. The hospital helps determine if this diet is suitable and guides proper food transition. This is a commercial partnership where the hospital serves as a distribution point for this specialized pet nutrition product.
• Boehringer Ingelheim (Cat'XPert)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim's Cat'XPert platform. Hospital Director Marisa Palmero appeared in a Cat'XPert video about the patient care process at the hospital. This represents content collaboration and professional endorsement within the feline veterinary community.
• Clínica Urvet (Cádiz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary clinic in Cádiz that referred the complex case of Deniro the cat, who had bilateral ureteral obstruction. The case was successfully treated at Gattos Centro Quirúrgico using the SUB technique. This represents an inter-clinic referral relationship for specialized cases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anicura: Pan-European veterinary group with a strong presence in Spain, operating multi-specialty hospitals. Comparable as a specialty and emergency veterinary provider competing for the same referral and emergency caseload, but at much larger geographic scale and as part of a broad multi-species portfolio.
• IVC Evidensia: One of the largest veterinary care groups in Europe, with clinics and hospitals across Spain. Comparable as a multi-specialty, referral-grade veterinary operator, though its portfolio spans all species rather than being feline-exclusive.

Direct peers

• Centro Veterinario Gattos (cross-ref): Self-reference: the surgical center (Gattos Centro Quirúrgico) operates within the same entity but represents the surgical-only arm. Useful to flag internal operational segmentation rather than external competition.
• Hospital Veterinario Puchol: Spanish specialty veterinary hospital offering 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty referral services. Comparable as a competing specialty referral hospital that draws complex cases from referring clinics in Spain.
• Hospital Veterinario Anubis: Spanish veterinary hospital offering specialty and emergency care. Comparable as a specialty referral hospital competing for advanced feline (and other species) cases from general practitioners.
• Hospital Veterinario Universidad Católica de Valencia: University-affiliated veterinary hospital providing specialty and emergency services. Comparable as a specialty referral center with advanced capabilities and a teaching/training function similar to Gattos's internship programs.

Regional players

• Clinica Veterinaria Balmes (and similar Spanish specialty clinics): Mid-sized Spanish veterinary clinic groups providing advanced services in specific cities. Comparable as regional specialty providers that could capture referral cases that would otherwise go to Gattos in Madrid.
• Vetoclock: Spain-based network of veterinary clinics and hospitals offering specialty and emergency services. Comparable as a regional specialty operator competing for referral cases in the Spanish market, though not feline-exclusive.

Others

• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (Cat'XPert): Animal health pharma with a feline-focused professional platform (Cat'XPert) that already collaborates with Gattos. Comparable as a strategic ecosystem partner and adjacent enabler of feline specialty medicine rather than a direct competitor.
• Royal Canin (feline nutrition partner ecosystem): Major feline nutrition brand commonly distributed through specialty vet practices. Comparable as a commercial partner feeding into the same feline healthcare ecosystem Gattos serves through nutrition counseling and product recommendations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/gattoscv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HospitalGattos
• Facebookfacebook.com/gattoscv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospital-veterinario-gattos
• Instagraminstagram.com/gattoscv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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