What Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, PC does

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, PC is a feline-exclusive veterinary practice founded in 1994 by Dr. Susan Sikule and headquartered in Guilderland, New York. The company operates three locations across the Capital District of New York (Guilderland, Mechanicville, and Saratoga Springs) with a team of 18, including six veterinarians (Sikule, Denise Petersen, Theresa Tommell, Sierra Bouchard, Amanda Kennedy, Robyn Kurzel) and licensed veterinary technicians with credentials such as a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Dentistry (1 of 73 worldwide) and SonoPath ultrasound training. Its entire operating model is built around cats only: a bark-free environment, Cat Friendly Practice designation (AAFP member since 1994), and Fear-Free certified staff.

The service portfolio covers the full feline care continuum: preventive care plans, routine exams, vaccinations using non-adjuvanted vaccines, digital X-ray, in-house ultrasound (with radiologist interpretation, 1-5 business day turnaround), digital dental radiography and surgery, soft tissue and oncologic surgery, Companion Laser Therapy, acupuncture, hospitalization with oxygen therapy and ECG, sedated grooming, cat-only boarding (standard and medical), telemedicine (Doxy.me, phone, email since April 2020), and international health certificates. Diagnostic equipment — digital radiography, in-house ultrasound, dental radiography, ECG, blood pressure monitoring — is in-clinic, and after-hours emergencies are routed to three partner referral hospitals.

The business model is direct-to-consumer across multiple revenue streams: per-visit and per-procedure fees for medical/surgical services, per-day boarding rates ($40.50 standard, $63 for extensive boarders, plus medication surcharges), sedated grooming, telemedicine consultations, and recurring revenue from preventative care membership plans and online prescription food sales through Hill's to Home, Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct (clinic code 94PYL), and Royal Canin (BlueRabbitRx) — the latter generating manufacturer rebates. The practice is structured as a privately held New York Professional Corporation with no outside investment, parent company, or M&A activity on record.

Name

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, PC

Legal name

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, PC

Website

https://justcatsvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic is a privately held, feline-exclusive veterinary practice operating three locations in New York's Capital District, offering full medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, boarding, grooming, and telemedicine services specifically for cats since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Feline-Only Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cat-Only Boarding (Cattery) (HSANAHAD), Cat-Only Grooming (Full-Service) (HSANAHAA)

Keywords

• Feline veterinary care
• Cat-only clinic
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Cat boarding services
• Veterinary surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilderland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from examinations, surgical procedures, dental care, vaccinations, diagnostics (X-rays, ultrasound, blood work), hospitalization, emergency care, and preventive care plans. Services provided at clinic locations with veterinarians on staff.
2. Prescription Pet Food Sales: Online pharmacy sales of prescription and non-prescription cat food including Hill's, Royal Canin, and Purina Pro Plan. Orders placed through clinic-specific portals (clinic code 94PYL for Purina). Manufacturer rebates available when purchased through veterinary clinic rather than third-party vendors.
3. Cat Boarding Services: Cat-only boarding with standard and medical boarding options. Rates: $40.50/day standard, additional fees for medication administration ($5-10/day), $63/day for extensive/aggressive boarders, weekend admission/discharge fee of $24.50.
4. Grooming Services: Sedated grooming services for cats that cannot tolerate grooming without sedation. Includes dematting, sanitary shave, brush-outs, nail trims, Soft Paws application, and lion cuts.
5. Telemedicine Consultations: Video, phone, and email consultations providing emergent care guidance and wellness/sick visits from home. Includes options via Doxy.me video platform, phone consultations, and email-based consultations with photo support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, PC is a feline-exclusive (cat-only) veterinary practice delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive care to cats. The practice operates three locations in New York's Capital District (Guilderland headquarters, Mechanicville, Saratoga Springs) and offers in-house digital X-ray, ultrasound with radiologist interpretation, digital dental radiography, Companion Laser Therapy, telemedicine, cat-only boarding, sedated grooming, and an online prescription pharmacy for Hill's, Purina, and Royal Canin cat food.

Product overview

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic is a feline-exclusive veterinary practice offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services for cats. The clinic operates as a single unified practice with multiple service departments including preventive care (routine exams, vaccinations, parasite protection), diagnostic services (digital X-rays, ultrasound, in-house blood testing), surgical procedures (dental care, soft tissue surgery), therapeutic treatments (laser therapy, acupuncture), and boarding services. The clinic also provides telemedicine consultations and an online pharmacy for prescription cat food delivery. Services are available at two locations in Guilderland and Mechanicville/Saratoga Springs, NY, and the clinic emphasizes its Cat Friendly and Fear-Free approach to feline care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Care Comprehensive feline dental services including digital dental X-rays, cleanings using ultrasonic scalers, polishing, fluoride treatment, surgical tooth extractions, and full-mouth extractions for severe dental disease.
• Surgical Procedures Wide range of feline soft-tissue and other surgical procedures including spay/neuter, cystotomy for urinary stone removal, ear polyp removal, leg amputations, tumor removals, enucleations, esophageal tube placements, and perineal urethrostomy.
• Vaccinations Feline-specific vaccination services using non-adjuvanted vaccines including FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia), feline leukemia (FeLV), and rabies.
• Hospitalization In-house hospitalization for sick or injured cats equipped with oxygen chamber/therapy, ultrasound, digital X-ray, ECG heart monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, Companion Laser Therapy, emergency surgery, and complete in-house diagnostic testing.
• Grooming Sedated grooming services for cats that cannot tolerate grooming without sedation, including dematting, sanitary shave, brush-outs, nail trims, Soft Paws application, and whole-body shaves (Lion Cut).
• Ultrasound Diagnostic ultrasound for evaluating internal organs including kidneys, liver, and bladder, and for detecting cysts, tumors, and conditions such as feline IBS and lymphoma; performed by SonoPath-trained certified technician Trish Davis at Guilderland and Saratoga Springs locations.
• Routine Exams Annual wellness exams and semi-annual exams for cats over 12 years of age, including routine blood screening, dental evaluations, and tailored vaccination and health plans based on lifestyle and age.
• X-Rays (Radiographs) Digital X-ray imaging for diagnosing fractures, dislocations, bladder stones, enlarged organs, and lung and heart conditions, using a state-of-the-art digital radiograph unit with immediate results.
• Nutrition and Cat Food Nutritional counseling plus online pharmacy access to prescription and non-prescription cat food (Hill's, Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct, Royal Canin) with guidance on canned vs. dry food, grain-free diets, and protein-focused nutrition for true carnivores.
• Emergency and Urgent Care Emergency triage services during clinic hours with referral to after-hours emergency partners (Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital, Northway Animal Emergency, Upstate Veterinary Specialties).
• Boarding Cat-only boarding with standard and medical boarding options, including cozy cat spaces, medication administration for an extra daily fee, extensive/aggressive boarder tier, and weekend admission/discharge options for established clients.
• Laser Therapy Companion Laser Therapy for drug-free pain relief and inflammation reduction, effective for arthritis, post-surgical recovery, injuries, and chronic conditions; performed by Licensed Veterinary Technician Sam.
• International Health Certificates International health certificate services issued by Dr. Denise Petersen for cats traveling internationally, including required paperwork preparation and USDA endorsement assistance.
• Telemedicine Remote veterinary consultations via video (Doxy.me), phone, or email for wellness visits, sick visits, behavior appointments, nutrition consults, and emergency triage, including Skype and FaceTime options.
• Parasite Protection Parasite prevention products and recommendations including Revolution Plus, Bravecto Plus, and NexGard COMBO for protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm, ear mites, and other parasites.
• Preventative Care Plans Preventive healthcare membership plans offering 10% discounts on services, automatic monthly payment plans, and regular health monitoring for enrolled feline patients.
• Acupuncture Acupuncture services for cats as part of the comprehensive range of feline-focused veterinary treatments offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trish Davis has performed over 300 feline ultrasounds since 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital District Veterinary Referral HospitalcoreOthersAfter-hours emergency veterinary hospital referral partner. Located at 222 Troy-Schenectady Road (Rte. 2), Latham, NY. Provides emergency walk-in services when Just Cats clinic is closed.
• Northway Animal EmergencycoreOthersAfter-hours emergency animal hospital referral partner. Located at 35 Fawn Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Available for walk-in emergencies when Just Cats clinic is closed.
• Upstate Veterinary SpecialtiescoreOthersVeterinary specialty referral partner for complex cases. Located at 152 Sparrowbush Road, Latham, New York 12110. Available for after-hours emergencies.
• Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's to Home)minorOthersPrescription cat food supplier with direct-to-consumer online ordering. Hill's to Home platform allows clinic to offer prescription food with home delivery. Manufacturer rebates available through veterinary clinic purchases.
• Purina Pro Plan Vet DirectminorOthersPrescription cat food program with clinic code 94PYL. Orders processed through clinic for approval, eliminating third-party approval requirements like Chewy.com. Supports local clinic while providing prescription food options.
• Royal Canin (BlueRabbitRx)minorOthersPrescription cat food supplier available through BlueRabbitRx online portal. Enables prescription food ordering with standard prescription rules applying.
• Veterinary Care Foundation (Nine Lives Fund)minorOthers501(C)(3) charitable foundation administering Just Cats Nine Lives Fund. 100% of donated funds used directly by Just Cats to help local patients and families with financial need for life-threatening feline health conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PetIQ (VetIQ Wellness Centers): Provider of veterinary wellness services in retail locations. Overlaps with Just Cats on preventive care and vaccinations but operates a low-acuity, retail-clinic model rather than specialty feline care.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general veterinary practice chain in the U.S. (Mars Petcare). Competes for the same cat-owner customers but is a generalist, multi-species incumbent.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Mars Petcare-owned specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain. Comparable on advanced diagnostics and referral services, but much broader portfolio and not feline-only.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large multi-specialty veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Petcare. Overlapping service capabilities (general practice, surgery, diagnostics) but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a feline specialist.

Direct peers

• All Cats Veterinary Clinic: Feline-only general practice veterinary clinic. Most direct comparable — same cat-only positioning, similar service mix, and same specialty niche Just Cats operates in.
• Cat Care Clinic: Feline-exclusive veterinary clinic offering wellness, surgical, and dental care. Comparable to Just Cats in service mix and target customer (cat owners seeking cat-only environments).
• The Cat Doctor (multiple locations): Feline-exclusive veterinary practice offering medical, surgical, and boarding services. Directly comparable cat-only model with similar focus on stress-free feline environment.
• Exclusively Cats Veterinary Hospital: Cat-only veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Closely aligned service offering and customer base to Just Cats.
• Feline Medical Center: Cat-only veterinary practice with diagnostic and surgical capabilities, including digital radiography and ultrasound. Direct peer in feline specialty medicine.

Others

• AllyDVM (PetPage Patient Portal): Software vendor whose PetPage portal Just Cats uses for client engagement and mobile app. Enabling technology provider rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Justcatsvet
• Facebookfacebook.com/justcatsvet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/just-cats-veterinary-clinic-pc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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