Grayling Hospital for Animals

What Grayling Hospital for Animals does

Grayling Hospital for Animals is a small veterinary practice located at 5806 W M 72 Hwy in Grayling, Michigan that provides direct-to-consumer veterinary care for companion animals in the rural northern-Michigan catchment. The practice delivers a full-service small-animal offering that spans wellness care, diagnostics, advanced care, surgery, and urgent care, and is staffed by approximately five employees including five veterinarians. The hospital has been in operation for at least 18 years based on testimonial evidence and has achieved AAHA accreditation, a voluntary credential held by only about 15% of North American animal hospitals.

The business operates as a single-location, fee-for-service companion animal hospital and is affiliated with Strategic Veterinary Partners (SVP), a veterinary consolidator that provides back-office, procurement, and operational support to member practices. To extend its clinical capability without adding a full-time specialist, the hospital retains a visiting board-certified surgeon (Dr. Jacqueline Mair), enabling delivery of advanced soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures on a referral or scheduled basis. There is no evidence in the input data of telemedicine, subscription wellness plans, e-commerce, or other non-traditional revenue streams; revenue mechanics are conventional small-animal hospital transactions with pet owners.

The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds, and shows no public indicators of rapid scaling, geographic expansion, or digital/AI capability. Available evidence supports a profile of a stable, locally embedded, full-service small-animal hospital rather than a venture-backed or roll-up-led growth asset.

Name

Grayling Hospital for Animals

Legal name

Grayling Hospital For Animals, LLC

Website

https://graylinghospitalforanimals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grayling Hospital for Animals is an AAHA-accredited, single-location small-animal veterinary practice in Grayling, Michigan delivering wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and urgent care to local pet owners under a Strategic Veterinary Partners affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

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

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)

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Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers

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

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Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)

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

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Pet wellness care
• Veterinary surgery
• Small animal diagnostics
• Emergency pet care

Headquarters

HQ city

Grayling

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive veterinary services including wellness exams, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, dental care, and urgent care. Services are billed at time of delivery with various payment options including pet insurance reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grayling Hospital for Animals is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare across five main service categories: Wellness & Prevention (exams, vaccinations, dental, nutrition, puppy/kitten and senior care), Testing & Diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, tonometry, lab work), Advanced Care (internal medicine, oncology, laser therapy, pain management), Surgical Procedures (soft tissue, orthopedic including TPLO, dental surgery, spay/neuter), and Urgent Care. The practice serves pet owners in Grayling, Michigan and surrounding rural communities with on-site care and a 24/7 patient portal for medical records and appointments.

Product overview

Grayling Hospital For Animals is a full-service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare through five main service categories: Wellness & Prevention, Testing & Diagnostics, Advanced Care, Surgical Procedures, and Urgent Care. The practice operates as a single unified veterinary care platform rather than a modular software product. The core offerings include wellness exams and preventive care, advanced diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasound), surgical services ranging from routine spay/neuter to complex orthopedic and oncological procedures, dental care, and emergency/urgent care. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and collaborates with board-certified specialists for advanced cases. Supporting services include a Pet Portal for 24/7 medical record access, microchipping, health certificates, and payment options through CareCredit and ScratchPay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Prevention Services Comprehensive preventive veterinary care for dogs and cats including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, nutrition counseling, senior pet care, and puppy/kitten care.
• Testing & Diagnostics Diagnostic laboratory and imaging services including blood tests, digital radiography (X-rays), tonometry for eye pressure, and ultrasound imaging for internal organ evaluation.
• Advanced Care Specialized veterinary services including internal medicine, oncology (cancer treatment), OFA certification, health certificates for travel, laser therapy, and pain management.
• Surgical Procedures Comprehensive surgical services including soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery (CCL repair, TPLO, fracture repair), dental surgery, spay/neuter, mass removal, cystotomy, and anesthesia services.
• Urgent Care Emergency veterinary care during business hours including evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization, and urgent medical treatment, with referral coordination to 24-hour emergency hospitals when needed.
• Pet Dental Care Routine and advanced dental services for pets including professional cleanings, dental exams, surgical extractions, root canals, jaw fracture repair, and dental X-rays.
• Pet Vaccinations Core and non-core vaccination services for dogs and cats including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, bordetella, canine influenza, Lyme disease, and feline vaccines.
• Veterinary Oncology Cancer diagnosis and treatment for pets including biopsy, bloodwork, imaging, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care, with consultation access to board-certified oncologists.
• Orthopedic Pet Surgery Surgical procedures for bone, joint, and ligament conditions in pets including CCL injury repair, TPLO surgery, fracture fixation, hip dysplasia treatment, and physical therapy rehabilitation.
• Puppy & Kitten Care Comprehensive veterinary care for young pets including initial exams at 6-8 weeks, vaccination series, deworming, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and spay/neuter consultations.
• Senior Pet Care Specialized healthcare for senior pets including more frequent wellness exams, blood work every 6 months, arthritis management, mobility support, and age-related disease detection.
• Pet Nutrition Services Nutritional counseling for pets including diet selection, portion guidance, weight management, life-stage nutrition, and prescription diet recommendations for pets with specific health conditions.
• Laser Therapy Non-invasive treatment using light to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote tissue healing in pets; used for arthritis, post-surgery recovery, soft tissue injuries, and intervertebral disc disease.
• Veterinary Radiology Advanced imaging diagnostics including digital X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI for evaluating fractures, organ health, tumors, dental issues, and spinal conditions.
• Pet Portal (PetPage App) Online and mobile access (PetPage app, iOS and Android) for pet owners to view pet medical records, upcoming procedures, manage appointments, and request prescription refills 24/7.
• Microchipping Permanent pet identification implantation with unique ID number readable by scanners at veterinary clinics and shelters, with registration through HomeAgain, AKC Reunite, and PetLink.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Long Lake Animal HospitalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for urgent care services when Grayling Hospital For Animals cannot accommodate urgent cases. Located at 9929 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49685. Allows walk-ins for urgent care without requiring an appointment.
• Dr. Jacqueline Mair, DACVS (Visiting Surgeon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard-certified veterinary surgeon (American College of Veterinary Surgeons) with 18+ years of experience provides orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for patients. Services include TPLO, fracture repair, and specialized surgeries requiring advanced expertise.
• CareCreditsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare credit card partner enabling pet owners to pay for veterinary procedures over time. Can be used for exams, spay/neutering, dental cleaning, parasite control, medication, vaccinations, and surgical procedures.
• ScratchPaysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterinary loan company partner providing financing options for pet owners. Applications can be completed from smartphone after receiving a treatment estimate from the hospital.
• Trupanion, ASPCA Pet Insurance, Nationwide Pet Insurance, PetPlan, Pawlicy AdvisorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider partners recommended to clients. Customers pay at time of service and submit claims to insurers for reimbursement.
• PetPage (Covetrus)coreTechnology or IntegrationPatient portal platform providing 24/7 access to medical records, prescription refills, appointment management, and medical reminders. Available via web portal and mobile app (iOS and Android).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Long Lake Animal Hospital: Traverse City, MI veterinary hospital that is Grayling's referral partner for urgent care overflow. Directly comparable as a Michigan general practice/specialty clinic serving a similar regional pet owner base.
• Roscommon Veterinary Clinic: Michigan veterinary clinic where Grayling-affiliated Dr. Troy Fairbanks has practiced since 1993. Direct regional peer operating in the same rural northern Michigan market.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Veterinary partnership network focused on community-based general practices, particularly in the Midwest and rural markets. Closest direct peer to Grayling given shared rural, community-clinic orientation and corporate-affiliation model.

Emerging players

• MedVet: Network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals. Compares to Grayling on the specialty/ER axis but operates at a fundamentally different scale with 24/7 emergency and ICU capability.

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large community of veterinary hospitals including general practice, specialty, and ER. Compares to Grayling's general practice/specialty offering, with similar SVP-style multi-clinic ownership structure.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: One of the largest general-practice veterinary chains in the US, located inside PetSmart stores. Compares as a high-volume wellness/prevention provider, contrasting with Grayling's independent community-hospital model.
• VetCor: Community-oriented veterinary practice group with hundreds of hospitals across the Eastern and Midwestern US. Comparable to Grayling as a general practice operator preserving local clinic identity within a larger network.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Large network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the US offering advanced surgery, oncology, and 24/7 ER care. Compares to Grayling's advanced-care and surgery offerings but at significantly greater geographic and specialty scale.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of more than 450 veterinary hospitals across the US offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services. Directly comparable as a multi-clinic operator with similar service breadth.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Directly comparable to Grayling as a general practice offering comprehensive services, but with thousands of locations and corporate backing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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