Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo

What Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo does

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo (HVSB) is a privately held veterinary hospital headquartered at Av. Munhoz da Rocha, 624 in the Cabral neighborhood of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Founded in 1968 by Professor Luimar Carlos Kavinski, HVSB operates as the oldest private veterinary hospital in southern Brazil, delivering comprehensive 24-hour specialty and emergency care for dogs and cats. The facility functions as a single-site, full-service hospital combining general clinical practice with deep specialty coverage across cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology and urology, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, oncology, and orthopedics, supported by an integrated diagnostic suite (digital X-ray, ultrasonography, echocardiography, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory) and inpatient capabilities including Semi-UTI and full ICU.

The hospital is staffed by 36 employees, including a team of approximately 14-15 specialized veterinarians, several of whom hold doctorates, master's degrees, and postgraduate specializations from regional academic institutions (PUCPR and UFPR). Service delivery follows a direct-to-consumer model in which pet owners book appointments via WhatsApp or walk in for emergency visits, with no third-party distribution or referral intermediation. Revenue is generated through professional services billing across consultations, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, surgical procedures, hospitalization/ICU stays, and vaccinations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no corporate parent, external investors, or public funding rounds are associated with the business.

The customer base is composed entirely of individual pet owners in the Curitiba metropolitan region, with documented multi-generational retention and long-term care relationships. Marketing channels center on a Wix-based website (hvsb.com.br), an active multi-platform social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), WhatsApp-driven appointment booking, and published patient testimonials. Technology integration is limited to MedCloud, a third-party platform used to deliver diagnostic exam results digitally to clients. The hospital maintains regulatory credentials through CRMV-PR, CFMV, and ABHV membership, and holds Cat Friendly Veterinarian certification for feline care.

Name

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo

Legal name

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo

Website

https://hvsb.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo (HVSB) is a 24-hour private veterinary hospital in Curitiba, Brazil, founded in 1968, providing comprehensive specialty, diagnostic, surgical, and intensive care services for dogs and cats to individual pet owners across the metropolitan region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

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

SECONDARYHLAMACAC

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro)

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

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary emergency care
• Veterinary specialty consultations
• Pet intensive care

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from clinical consultations, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and ongoing patient care across multiple specialties including cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from diagnostic imaging services including digital X-ray, ultrasonography, echocardiography, and endoscopy performed at the hospital facility.
3. Laboratory Analysis Services: Revenue from in-house laboratory testing including blood tests, urinalysis, cytology, and microbiological cultures.
4. Hospitalization and ICU Services: Revenue from Semi-UTI and full ICU hospitalization services with continuous monitoring and intensive care for patients requiring extended medical attention.
5. Vaccination Services: Revenue from preventive vaccination services for dogs and cats following established veterinary immunization calendars.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo (HVSB) is a 24-hour private veterinary hospital in Curitiba, Brazil, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic, preventive, and intensive care services for dogs and cats. The hospital operates as a multi-specialty facility offering consultations across cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology/urology, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, oncology, and orthopedics, supported by in-house diagnostic imaging (digital X-ray, ultrasonography, echocardiography, endoscopy), an in-house laboratory, and Semi-UTI and full ICU hospitalization units.

Product overview

Hospital Veterinário São Bernardo is a comprehensive veterinary hospital offering integrated healthcare services for dogs and cats. The hospital provides 20 distinct services organized into four categories: (1) Core specialty services including Medical and Surgical Clinic, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology and Urology, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Orthopedics; (2) Diagnostic imaging services including Echocardiography, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Laboratory Exams, an in-house Laboratory, and Digital X-Ray; (3) Preventive services including Vaccination; and (4) Hospitalization services including Semi-ICU and ICU. The hospital operates 24 hours and functions as the oldest private veterinary hospital in southern Brazil since 1968.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clínica Médica e Cirúrgica (Medical and Surgical Clinic)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 312,000 consultations conducted in 57 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRMV-PR (Conselho Regional de Medicina Veterinária do Paraná)coreOthersProfessional regulatory body overseeing veterinary practice in Paraná state. The hospital displays CRMV-PR registration as proof of legitimate veterinary operation and compliance with professional standards.
• CFMV (Conselho Federal de Medicina Veterinária)coreOthersFederal regulatory body establishing national standards for veterinary medicine practice in Brazil. The hospital displays CFMV affiliation as credential verification.
• ABHV (Associação Brasileira dos Hospitais Veterinários)coreOthersBrazilian Association of Veterinary Hospitals providing industry representation, best practice standards, and professional network for member hospitals.
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)minorOthersDr. Maicon Paulo earned his doctorate in Animal Science from PUCPR, indicating academic collaboration and potential for continuing education partnerships.
• Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR)minorOthersMultiple team members trained at UFPR including Dr. Gabriel Dusi (residency and master's), Dr. Rafaela Marinho, and Dr. Ellis Maria Kmita. Represents talent pipeline and academic connection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large US veterinary practice consolidator operating general, specialty and emergency hospitals. Comparable through its broad specialty service portfolio and multi-site roll-up model that HVSB could emulate.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general veterinary hospital chain in the US (Mars-owned), operating primarily inside PetSmart retail locations. Provides comparable preventive, diagnostic and surgical services to HVSB but in a standardized retail-anchored model.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: US specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars, focused exclusively on specialty, emergency and critical care. Closest model match for HVSB's specialty-plus-ICU positioning, but at massive geographic scale.
• Cobasi: Major Brazilian pet care retailer operating veterinary service centers alongside its retail footprint. Offers an adjacent pet-care plus vet service model that competes with HVSB for routine consultations and vaccinations in the Curitiba market.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest general and specialty veterinary hospital network in the United States, owned by Mars Petcare. Operates 1,000+ hospitals across North America with broad specialty and emergency coverage; benchmark for scaled specialty/emergency vet operations.
• MedVet: US veterinary specialty and emergency care network with hospitals across multiple states. Comparable to HVSB through its specialist-led model offering cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery and emergency services.
• Petz: Brazil's largest pet retailer with in-store veterinary clinics (Centro Veterinário Petz) offering consultations, vaccinations and basic surgeries. Competes with HVSB on convenience and price in Curitiba and São Paulo, though lacks HVSB's depth of specialty and ICU.

Direct peers

• Hospital Veterinário Pet Care: Brazilian multi-specialty veterinary hospital based in São Paulo offering 24-hour emergency, ICU, and specialty services (cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, etc.) with an in-house diagnostic infrastructure comparable to HVSB. Direct competitor in the Brazilian specialty hospital category.

Others

• Anclivepa Brasil: Brazilian association of small animal veterinary clinicians that operates reference and teaching hospitals (e.g., in São Paulo) connected to the University of São Paulo vet school. Relevant peer as a non-profit specialty referral ecosystem comparable to HVSB's specialty positioning.

Emerging players

• Petlove & Cia (Petlove): Brazil's leading online pet care platform with growing vet clinic and telemedicine services. Represents the emerging digital-first pet care model that could disrupt traditional clinic-based players like HVSB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hvsaobernardo
• Facebookfacebook.com/hvsaobernardo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hvsaobernardo
• Instagraminstagram.com/hvsaobernardo
• TikToktiktok.com/@hvsaobernardo

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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