Heather Ridge Pet Hospital

What Heather Ridge Pet Hospital does

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital is a full-service companion animal veterinary hospital founded in 2005 and located at 5901 S. Remington Place, Suite 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It serves pet owners in the Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and Tea communities with a comprehensive service portfolio spanning general wellness (dentistry, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, diet and nutrition), diagnostic services (laboratory, radiography, ultrasound, EKG, allergy testing), surgery (spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic), end-of-life care (euthanasia, cremation), domestic travel health certificates, and telemedicine for select non-emergency appointments. The practice runs Monday through Saturday with walk-in urgent care Monday–Thursday evenings, and operates a separate reception and exam-room area for cats. The hospital is owned by Dr. Angela Anderson (DVM, Iowa State University 1999) and functions as part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, which provides corporate policy, digital, and accessibility infrastructure.

The practice is staffed by ~20+ personnel including 7 veterinarians (5 staff + 2 visiting/relief DVMs), supported by a hospital manager, lead technicians, lead receptionists, veterinary technicians, assistants, and a kennel assistant. Customer-facing digital channels include the PetOne Veterinary mobile app for appointment booking and medication orders, the shop.heatherridgepet.com online pharmacy storefront, and the PawPlans preventive wellness membership program (with a SUMMER26 enrollment-fee waiver promotion through 08/31/2026). The hospital is AVMA-registered and federally accredited to issue Certificates of Veterinary Inspection for interstate pet travel.

The business model is professional services delivered at point of service on a pay-as-you-go basis, with full payment required at the time of service and CareCredit available as third-party financing. Revenue is generated from consultation fees, surgical and dental procedures, diagnostics, vaccinations, pharmacy dispensing, end-of-life services, and the recurring PawPlans membership. The hospital is privately held, with no disclosed external funding rounds, no public listing, and a single physical site of operation.

Name

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital

Legal name

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital

Website

https://heatherridgepet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital is a privately held, full-service companion animal veterinary hospital founded in 2005 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving pet owners in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and Tea with wellness, diagnostic, surgical, end-of-life, and telemedicine services under the NVA network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

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)

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Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics

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

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Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)

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

Keywords

• Companion animal veterinary care
• Small animal veterinary services
• Veterinary diagnostics and surgery
• Pet dental and preventive care
• Veterinary wellness plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: The hospital generates revenue through veterinary consultation fees, medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic services (laboratory, radiography, ultrasound, EKG), dental care, vaccinations, pharmacy dispensing, and end-of-life care services. Revenue is received at point of service (full payment required at time of service). The practice also offers a pet wellness plan (PawPlans) and an online pharmacy for food and medication orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital providing routine preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and end-of-life services for dogs and cats in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, and Tea, South Dakota. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, allergy treatment, in-house laboratory testing, radiography, ultrasound, EKG, spay/neuter, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, euthanasia, cremation, and federally accredited domestic travel health certificates. The practice also dispenses pharmacy medications and pet food via an online storefront and offers telemedicine consultations.

Product overview

Heather Ridge Pet Hospital is a full-service companion animal veterinary hospital offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into five main categories: General Wellness (Dentistry, Diet & Nutrition, Parasite Control, Wellness & Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Microchipping, Tips for Reducing Fear at the Vet), Diagnostic Services (Allergy Testing, Laboratory Services, EKG, Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasounds), Surgery Services (Spay & Neuter, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery), End of Life Care (Cremation, Euthanasia), and Online Services (TeleMedicine). The hospital also provides Travel Certificates through Domestic Health Certificates. The services include both in-clinic procedures and telemedicine consultations, with evening walk-in urgent care available Monday-Thursday. As part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, the hospital serves the Sioux Falls, Harrisburg & Tea communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dentistry Annual dental exams, professional cleanings, oral surgery, and full-mouth radiographs to maintain pet dental health for dogs and cats.
• Diet & Nutrition Nutritional counseling and diet recommendations to help pets maintain healthy weight and overall well-being.
• Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms) Preventive measures and treatments for fleas, ticks, and heartworms administered year-round.
• Wellness & Preventive Care Annual wellness exams to evaluate pet health, detect problems early, and maintain long-term health across a pet's lifetime.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination services protecting pets from viral diseases including Parvovirus, Distemper, Lyme Disease, and Rabies.
• Microchipping Permanent identification via microchip injection to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
• Allergies Allergy testing and treatment for bacterial, contact, inhalant, and food allergies in pets.
• Laboratory Services In-house diagnostic testing including blood and urine tests to evaluate kidneys, liver, pancreas, and endocrine system function.
• EKG Electrocardiography to measure electrical activity of the heart and diagnose cardiac conditions in pets.
• Radiography X-ray diagnostic services to identify illness, injury, and evaluate bone, organ, and tissue health.
• Diagnostic Ultrasounds Ultrasound imaging to evaluate heart conditions, internal organs, cysts, tumors, and pregnancy in pets.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical sterilization procedures for female (spay/ovariohysterectomy) and male (castration) pets.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Non-joint or bone related surgeries including hernia repairs, mass removals, cystotomy, and abdominal exploratory surgery.
• Orthopedic Surgery Surgical treatment for joint problems, torn ligaments, and broken bones, including TPLO, TTA, and luxating patella surgery.
• Cremation Pet memorialization through cremation services with options for burial, urns, or keepsake items.
• Euthanasia Compassionate end-of-life care with a sedation-based peaceful process for pets.
• Domestic Health Certificates Federally accredited Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for pets traveling by plane, boat, or car to other states.
• TeleMedicine Video consultation telemedicine service for select non-emergency appointments with veterinarians.
• PawPlans Wellness Program Preventive wellness membership plan bundling routine services with promotional pricing; SUMMER26 promo waives enrollment fee through 08/31/2026.
• Online Pharmacy Online storefront for ordering pet medications and food, promoted with new low prices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NVA (National Veterinary Associates)parent_companyOthersHeather Ridge Pet Hospital is operated by NVA (National Veterinary Associates), a large veterinary hospital network. NVA provides operational infrastructure, privacy and legal policies, and website accessibility compliance support including third-party ADA Site Compliance auditing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AmeriVet Veterinary Partners: Veterinary consolidator partnering with general practice clinics. Comparable to NVA in supporting practices like Heather Ridge with back-office infrastructure while preserving local branding.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Veterinary consolidator owning general practice and specialty hospitals across the Southeast and Midwest. Direct structural peer to NVA in the consolidator business model and overlapping service mix with Heather Ridge.
• WellHaven Pet Health: Veterinary consolidator operating general practice clinics. Offers the same companion animal hospital service profile (wellness, surgery, diagnostics) as Heather Ridge under a parent-supported operating model.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-site general practice and specialty veterinary operator with NVA-adjacent consolidator profile. Offers the same combination of wellness, surgery, diagnostics, and urgent care that Heather Ridge delivers, at greater regional scale.
• All City Pet Care South & ER: A Sioux Falls-based full-service companion animal hospital with emergency services. Directly comparable as a regional veterinary competitor serving the same Sioux Falls client base, and is the after-hours emergency referral partner for Heather Ridge.

Emerging players

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network. Comparable to the specialty/surgical capability (orthopedic surgery, ultrasound, internal medicine) that Heather Ridge offers, but at a dedicated specialty/ER scale rather than general practice.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: National general-practice veterinary chain located inside PetSmart stores. Offers similar preventive wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, and surgical services to Heather Ridge but at significantly greater geographic scale.
• PetSmart Veterinary Services (Affordable Vet Services): In-store veterinary clinics operating inside PetSmart retail locations. Compete with Heather Ridge for routine preventive care, vaccinations, and minor sick visits, particularly on convenience and price.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest veterinary consolidator networks in North America. Operates general practice and specialty hospitals similar to Heather Ridge, and is a structural competitor to NVA-affiliated clinics in overlapping metros.

Regional players

• Best Friends Animal Hospital: Regional companion animal hospital chain operating general practice clinics in the upper Midwest. Comparable service mix (wellness, surgery, diagnostics, urgent care) to Heather Ridge at multi-site regional scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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