Hospvet - Hospital Veterinário de Santa Maria da Feira

What Hospvet - Hospital Veterinário de Santa Maria da Feira does

HOSPVET - Hospital Veterinário de Santa Maria da Feira is a privately held, 24/7 veterinary hospital located in São João de Ver within the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. Founded in 2024, it was the first veterinary hospital in the municipality to receive authorization from the Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV). The facility operates 365 days a year and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of 7 veterinarians (led by Clinical Director Dra. Vanessa Gomes), 6 veterinary nurses (including Head Nurse João Oliveira), and 2 veterinary assistants — a total of approximately 15 clinical personnel.

The hospital's service offering is organized around two pillars. First, specialty consultations covering 15+ disciplines (anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, nutrition, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, reproduction and obstetrics, dentistry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation). Second, a Centro de Imagiologia (Diagnostic Imaging Center) equipped with MRI, computed tomography (TAC), radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy — a capital-intensive diagnostic footprint that is unusual at the regional level. Supporting services include 24-hour hospitalization with continuous veterinary supervision, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, physiotherapy, and a home consultation service (Consulta ao Domicílio) for pet owners whose animals cannot travel.

Hospvet operates a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service business model, with pricing set per consultation, imaging examination, or surgical/hospitalization procedure; specific fees are not publicly disclosed. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on a website with online appointment booking, social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, phone and email channels, and word-of-mouth. The customer base consists of individual pet owners in the Santa Maria da Feira region seeking comprehensive, single-facility veterinary care for companion animals. No institutional investors, parent entities, or funding rounds are referenced in the available data, and ownership structure beyond the named directors is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Hospvet - Hospital Veterinário de Santa Maria da Feira

Legal name

HOSPVET - Hospital Veterinário de Santa Maria da Feira

Website

https://hospvet.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HOSPVET is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, founded in 2024 as the first DGAV-authorized facility in the municipality, offering specialty consultations across 15+ disciplines, advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiology), surgery, hospitalization, and home consultations for companion-animal owners in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers) (HLAMADAI), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Centers (HLAMACAF), Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers (HLAMACAE), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Emergency veterinary care
• Companion animal healthcare
• Veterinary specialty consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

São João de Ver

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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: Fee-for-service veterinary consultations across multiple specialties including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, and reproduction.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Advanced imaging services including MRI, CT scan, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy, charged per examination.
3. Surgical Services: Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery services available 24 hours for emergency and scheduled procedures.
4. Hospitalization and Emergency Care: 24-hour inpatient care with continuous veterinary supervision, physiotherapy services, and home consultation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HOSPVET is a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, offering specialty consultations across 15+ disciplines (cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, dentistry, reproduction, anesthesia) and a Diagnostic Imaging Center covering MRI, CT, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The hospital also delivers soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, 24-hour hospitalization, physiotherapy, and home veterinary consultations, operating 365 days a year.

Product overview

HOSPVET is a 24-hour veterinary hospital (opened 2024) serving as the first authorized veterinary hospital in Santa Maria da Feira. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services organized around two core pillars: (1) Specialty Consultations covering disciplines such as cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, dentistry, reproduction, and anesthesia; and (2) a Centro de Imagiologia (Diagnostic Imaging Center) providing five diagnostic modalities—Ressonância Magnética (MRI), TAC (CT Scan), Radiologia (Radiology), Ecografia (Ultrasound), and Endoscopia (Endoscopy). Additional services include Consulta ao Domicílio (home consultations), 24-hour hospitalization, physiotherapy, and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. The hospital operates with a team of 7 veterinary doctors, 6 veterinary nurses, and 2 assistants, available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Veterinary Consultations Specialty veterinary consultations covering multiple disciplines including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, reproduction, and dentistry, for pet owners in the Santa Maria da Feira region.
• Centro de Imagiologia (Diagnostic Imaging Center) Comprehensive diagnostic imaging center offering MRI, CT scan, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy services for detailed internal examination of animals, for pet owners requiring advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Ressonância Magnética) Non-invasive diagnostic imaging using strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed 3D images of soft tissues, organs, joints, and the central nervous system, used for neurological evaluation, joint lesions, oncology, and abdominal/thoracic disease diagnosis in companion animals.
• CT Scan (Tomografia Axial Computadorizada / TAC) Computed tomography using X-ray technology to provide high-resolution cross-sectional images of internal body structures, used for severe trauma assessment, tumor diagnosis and staging, respiratory and cardiovascular disease evaluation, and surgical planning in animals.
• Veterinary Radiology (Radiologia) Veterinary radiology using X-ray and fluoroscopy techniques to visualize bones, organs, soft tissues, and circulatory/respiratory systems, applied to trauma evaluation, orthopedic disease diagnosis, tumor detection, and cardiopulmonary assessment in companion animals.
• Ultrasound (Ecografia) Ultrasonography using high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal body structures, applied to abdominal exams, cardiac evaluation (echocardiography), pregnancy monitoring, soft tissue assessment, and guided procedures in animals.
• Endoscopy (Endoscopia) Minimally invasive technique using a flexible tube with camera and light source to visualize internal body cavities, including gastrointestinal, respiratory, urogenital, articular, and nasal/otological endoscopy for diagnosis and therapeutic procedures in animals.
• Home Consultation (Consulta ao Domicílio) At-home veterinary consultation service providing vaccination, preventive medicine, and prophylaxis at the pet's residence, including portable diagnostic equipment and necessary consumables and medications, for pet owners whose animals cannot travel to the clinic.
• 24-Hour Hospitalization (Internamento 24h) Continuous hospitalization service with permanent veterinary medical care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to handle emergencies and provide inpatient care for companion animals.
• Physiotherapy (Fisioterapia) Animal physiotherapy service using advanced technology equipment and specialized professionals to provide personalized therapies for movement recovery, pain relief, and quality of life improvement in companion animals.
• Veterinary Surgery (Cirurgia) Surgical services including soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, provided by specialized veterinarians available 24 hours to meet animal medical needs.
• Veterinary Anesthesia (Anestesia) Veterinary anesthesia services provided for surgical and diagnostic procedures on companion animals.
• Veterinary Dentistry (Medicina Dentária) Veterinary dental care and oral health services for companion animals.
• Neurology and Neurosurgery (Neurologia e Neurocirurgia) Neurological evaluation and neurosurgical interventions for companion animals.
• Reproduction and Obstetrics (Reprodução e Obstetrícia) Veterinary reproductive and obstetric services for companion animals.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Linnaeus Group: Linnaeus operates a network of primary care practices and referral hospitals across the UK, with strong specialty veterinary offerings. Its referral hospitals share Hospvet's profile of multi-specialty expertise, advanced imaging, and 24/7 emergency capability, although within the UK veterinary market.
• AniCura: AniCura is a European veterinary group operating a network of specialty and emergency animal hospitals, including locations in Portugal. Its multi-specialty hospital model with advanced imaging and 24/7 emergency care is directly comparable to Hospvet, though it operates at significantly greater scale across multiple European countries.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA operates one of the largest networks of veterinary hospitals in North America, with a mix of general practice and specialty/emergency hospitals. It offers a directly comparable multi-specialty, advanced-imaging service model, although it serves a far broader geographic footprint than Hospvet.
• VetPartners: VetPartners is a UK and European veterinary group encompassing general practices, referral hospitals, and specialty services. Its combination of primary care and referral-level specialty work with advanced diagnostics mirrors Hospvet's integrated care model, though across a substantially larger network.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: BluePearl is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the United States. Its referral-grade model combining advanced imaging (MRI/CT), 24/7 emergency services, and multi-specialty coverage closely parallels Hospvet's positioning, though at much larger scale.
• IVC Evidencia: IVC Evidencia is a major European veterinary group with general practice clinics and specialty hospitals, including presence in Portugal. Its specialty hospital offerings overlap with Hospvet's multi-disciplinary and emergency service profile, but operate at much greater scale and across multiple countries.

Direct peers

• Hospital Veterinário da Universidade de Lisboa (HVU): HVU is the veterinary teaching hospital associated with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidade de Lisboa, providing specialty and emergency services. Its comprehensive specialty and advanced diagnostics service profile makes it a direct national peer to Hospvet, although operating in the Lisbon region.
• Centro Veterinário de referência UPVet: UPVet is the veterinary teaching hospital of the Universidade do Porto, offering specialty consultations, advanced imaging, and 24-hour emergency care for companion animals in northern Portugal. It is a direct domestic peer to Hospvet given its similar multi-specialty referral model in the same Portuguese region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hospvet.smf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospvet-smf
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospvet.smf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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