Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa

What Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa does

Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa is a single-site veterinary hospital located at Rua Tenente Valadim 52 in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, founded in 1994 by Dr. Carlos Sousa. It operates as a subsidiary of IVC Evidensia, a major European veterinary care network, under the legal entity IVC EVIDENSIA CLINICS PORTUGAL, UNIPESSOAL LDA (NIF 518620271). The hospital provides comprehensive companion animal healthcare across emergency services (24 hours/day, 365 days/year), general and specialty consultations (pediatrics, geriatrics, exotic animals), 21+ clinical specialties (cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, physiotherapy, and others), diagnostic imaging (digital radiography, Doppler ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, in-house clinical laboratory), surgery with multiparameter anesthesia monitoring, hospitalization with isolation facilities, and home visit consultations.

The facility houses three consultation rooms, two surgical theaters, a sterilization room, dedicated imaging rooms, an in-house clinical laboratory with immediate-result capability, general hospitalization, and an isolated infectious disease unit, along with a separate feline waiting area. The technology stack is conventional for a specialty veterinary hospital and includes digital radiography, color and pulsed Doppler ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, ECG, and multiparameter anesthesia monitoring (capnography, pulse oximetry, continuous ECG, blood pressure). Distribution is via the physical hospital, online appointment booking for non-urgent consultations, phone-based emergency intake, and home visit service.

Revenue is generated through one-time service fees for consultations, surgical procedures, diagnostic exams, hospitalization, and home visits; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base comprises individual pet owners in Póvoa de Varzim and surrounding municipalities in Northern Portugal, supplemented by a referral channel from regional veterinary clinics for complex specialty cases in surgery, anesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology.

Name

Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa

Legal name

IVC EVIDENSIA CLINICS PORTUGAL, UNIPESSOAL LDA

Website

https://hospitalveterinariodapovoa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, founded in 1994 and part of the IVC Evidensia network, serving pet owners and referred cases from across Northern Portugal with emergency, specialty, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAB

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMACAA

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMAAAD

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)

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

SECONDARYAFAEANAA

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals

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

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Emergency pet care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery
• Specialty veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Póvoa de Varzim

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultations: General consultations, pediatric consultations, geriatric consultations, and specialty consultations for exotic animals, cardiology, dermatology, and other specialties. Available by appointment or walk-in for emergencies.
2. Surgical Procedures: Wide range of surgical procedures including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, oncological, neurological, ophthalmic, and routine sterilization. Both planned and emergency surgeries available 24/7.
3. Diagnostic Services: Digital radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, endoscopy, laboratory analysis, cytology, and blood pressure measurement. Both routine and specialized diagnostic exams.
4. Home Visits: At-home consultation service for clients unable to travel to the hospital, including veterinary transport to bring animals to facilities if needed.
5. Hospitalization and Intensive Care: Inpatient care including intensive care and isolation for infectious diseases, with 24-hour veterinary monitoring.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa is a full-service veterinary hospital providing 24/7 emergency care, general and specialty consultations, advanced diagnostic imaging, surgery with dedicated anesthesia and intensive care, hospitalization, and home visit services for companion animals including dogs, cats, and exotic species. Operating from a single facility in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, the hospital is staffed with permanent veterinarians, surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses supported by in-house laboratory and imaging equipment.

Product overview

Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa is a veterinary hospital providing comprehensive animal healthcare services. The offering consists of a unified service portfolio organized around emergency care (24-hour urgent care and home consultations), primary consultations (general practice, pediatrics, geriatrics), specialty services (21 specialties including exotic animals, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, physiotherapy, and more), diagnostic imaging and laboratory services (digital radiography, ultrasound with Doppler, echocardiography, ECG, endoscopy, pathology), surgery with anesthesia and hospitalization, and clinical case referral services for veterinary professionals. The hospital operates as a single integrated facility with two surgical theaters, three consultation rooms, general and isolated hospitalization areas, and in-house laboratory and imaging equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Services (Urgências 24h)
• Home Visit Consultations (Consultas ao Domicílio)
• General, Pediatric, and Geriatric Consultations
• Specialty Veterinary Services
• Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Hospitalization
• Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Services
• Clinical Case Referral Service
• Online Appointment Booking

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency service availability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IVC EvidensiacoreOthersIVC Evidensia is the parent company of Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa. The hospital is part of the IVC EVIDENSIA CLINICS PORTUGAL, UNIPESSOAL LDA network (NIF 518620271), headquartered at Estrada de Oeiras, 18-20, 2780-114 Oeiras. IVC Evidensia is a major European veterinary care provider network. The hospital displays the Evidensia logo on its website as part of the corporate branding.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large North American veterinary hospital network (owned by Mars) operating specialty and emergency hospitals with advanced diagnostics, surgery, and referral services. Comparable specialty hospital operating model and broad service mix, but primarily US-focused.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: US-based specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain (owned by Mars Petcare) offering advanced surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and 24/7 emergency care. Comparable specialty/emergency hospital model with multi-specialty referral focus.
• Mars Petcare (Royal Canin / Banfield / VCA / BluePearl): Global pet care conglomerate owning major specialty/emergency veterinary hospital chains (VCA, BluePearl, Banfield). Relevant comparable for specialty veterinary hospital scale, multi-specialty operations, and parent-network backing.
• Evidensia (IVC Evidensia Portugal): Parent veterinary care network operating hospitals and clinics across Portugal and Europe. Broader incumbent that owns and operates Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa alongside multiple other Portuguese clinics and hospitals.

Regional players

• Centro Veterinário de Gaia: Regional Portuguese veterinary clinic/hospital serving the Greater Porto area with general practice and some specialty services. Comparable companion animal veterinary offering but typically smaller scale and less specialty depth than Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa.
• Hospital Veterinário de Trás-os-Montes: Regional multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Northern Portugal providing emergency, surgery, and specialty services. Comparable regional specialty hospital model serving Northern Portugal with similar referral dynamics.

Direct peers

• Hospital Veterinário do Porto (IVC Evidensia): Another IVC Evidensia-affiliated multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Northern Portugal offering 24/7 emergency, specialty consultations, surgery, and diagnostics. Direct peer given shared parent network, comparable specialty depth, and overlapping referral catchment in the Porto region.
• Onevet Group: Portuguese veterinary hospital and clinic group operating multi-specialty hospitals and primary care clinics across Portugal. Directly comparable specialty/emergency offering and similar Iberian geographic scope; Onevet is a principal competitor to IVC Evidensia's Portuguese network.
• AniCura: European veterinary care group operating specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across multiple countries including Portugal. Directly comparable multi-specialty and emergency hospital model, with overlapping Iberian footprint.
• Hospital Veterinário da Arrábida (IVC Evidensia): IVC Evidensia multi-specialty veterinary hospital serving the Porto/Arrábida area with emergency and specialty services. Direct peer sharing parent network, multi-specialty positioning, and similar service mix to Hospital Veterinário da Póvoa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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