Kimberling Animal Hospital

What Kimberling Animal Hospital does

Kimberling Animal Hospital is a privately held, full-service companion animal veterinary practice founded in 1988 by Dr. Ross Henry, DVM, operating from a single state-of-the-art facility at 5 Fisher Creek Dr in Kimberling City, Missouri. The hospital serves pet owners across the Table Rock Lake region of Southwest Missouri, offering preventive care, dental care with digital radiography, general surgery (soft-tissue, orthopedic, neurological, ophthalmic), microchipping, low-level laser therapy, and digital thermal imaging. Since 2005 it has held American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation, a credential held by fewer than 15% of U.S. veterinary facilities, and in 2007 its new building earned an Honorable Mention for Design from the National Commercial Builders Council in the Medical Facility Division.

The practice complements its general services with a mobile specialty surgery program led by Dr. W. Todd Allen, a board-trained small animal surgeon with 30+ years of experience and more than 3,000 TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) procedures performed, who also invented an orthopedic retractor for ACL repair. Dr. Allen performs arthroscopy, total hip replacement, and other advanced orthopedic procedures on a regular visiting basis. The hospital operates a partnered online pharmacy through Vets First Choice, supports recurring prescription diet delivery through Hill's to Home and Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct, and offers multiple financing options including CareCredit, ScratchPay, internal payment plans, and six pet insurance partners.

Revenue is generated from professional service fees collected at the point of care plus recurring prescription food and medication sales through pharmacy partnerships and AutoShip subscriptions. Distribution is exclusively direct from the single physical location, with online pharmacy partners handling non-prescription and home-delivered products. No satellite clinics, franchise operations, external equity investment, or M&A activity have been disclosed; the business has remained founder-owned and single-site since inception.

Name

Kimberling Animal Hospital

Legal name

Kimberling Animal Hospital

Website

https://kimberlingvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kimberling Animal Hospital is a privately held, AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary practice founded in 1988 and operating from a single facility in Kimberling City, Missouri, serving pet owners across the Table Rock Lake region with general practice plus visiting specialty orthopedic surgery and partner-branded online pharmacy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet healthcare
• Animal hospital
• Veterinary surgery
• Pet wellness care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimberling City

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Professional Services: Revenue from examination fees, surgical procedures, vaccinations, dental cleanings, laser therapy sessions, and other medical services. Service-based model with payment due at time of service.
2. Pet Food and Products Sales: Revenue from prescription pet foods through Vets First Choice pharmacy, Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct, and Hill's to Home delivery program. Includes AutoShip subscription option for recurring deliveries.
3. Pet Medications and Preventatives: Revenue from flea/tick preventatives (Bravecto, Revolution Plus), heartworm prevention (Interceptor Plus, Proheart 6/12), and other medications sold through clinic and online pharmacy partner.
4. Payment Plan Processing: Pay-in-Advance Plans and Pet Savings Accounts with a minimal $25 processing fee for payment plan services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kimberling Animal Hospital operates as a full-service small animal veterinary hospital providing preventative care (wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control), dental care (cleanings, X-rays, oral surgery), general surgery (soft-tissue, orthopedic, neurological, ophthalmic), low-level laser therapy, and microchipping for dogs and cats. The hospital supplements in-clinic services with partnered online pharmacy fulfillment for prescription medications and pet foods, plus referral coordination to after-hours emergency clinics.

Product overview

Kimberling Animal Hospital operates as a full-service veterinary practice providing comprehensive medical care for companion animals. The core offering consists of five primary service categories: Preventative Care (annual exams, vaccinations, nutrition counseling), Dental Care (cleanings, X-rays, oral surgery), General Surgery (soft-tissue, orthopedic, neurological, dental, ophthalmic procedures), Laser Therapy (non-invasive treatment for injuries and chronic conditions), and Microchipping (permanent pet identification). The hospital also operates a partnered Online Pharmacy through Vets First Choice, enabling clients to order medications and prescription pet foods including Purina Pro Plan and Hill's products with home delivery. Additional services include educational content through a Pet Tips video series and blog, new client intake forms, flexible payment plans, and a client referral incentive program. The practice refers emergency after-hours cases to specialized veterinary emergency centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventative Care Annual wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, skin and coat maintenance, nutrition counseling, and behavioral evaluations to prevent and detect disease in companion animals (dogs and cats). For pet owners in Kimberling City and surrounding Southwest Missouri.
• Dental Care Complete oral health services including annual cleanings, dental X-rays, preventative care, and emergency oral surgery under anesthesia with IV fluids and continuous monitoring. For dogs and cats.
• General Surgery Comprehensive surgical services including soft-tissue, orthopedic, neurological, dental, ophthalmic, and foreign body removal procedures, supported by veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Specialty orthopedic procedures (TPLO, arthroscopy, total hip replacement) provided by Dr. W. Todd Allen.
• Laser Therapy Non-invasive treatment using low-level cold laser technology that stimulates cell regeneration and increases blood flow to accelerate healing following surgery or treat chronic conditions such as arthritis and joint pain. Sessions last 5-10 minutes.
• Microchipping Permanent pet identification through microchip implants that transmit radio waves with a unique tracking number linked to owner contact information in a central database.
• Online Pharmacy (Vets First Choice) Partnered online pharmacy allowing clients to order pet food and medications from home with AutoShip recurring delivery options and potential annual savings of up to $112 with free shipping.
• Hill's to Home Delivery Direct delivery of Hill's Prescription Diet, Science Diet, Healthy Advantage, and Bioactive Recipe foods to clients' homes through an exclusive veterinarian program.
• Emergency After Hours Care Coordination Coordination and referral to after-hours emergency veterinary clinics including Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas and Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Southwest Missouri for urgent pet care outside regular business hours.
• Payment Plans Flexible payment options including pay-in-advance plans for scheduled procedures, pet savings accounts, support for submitting pet insurance claims (Trupanion, Petplan, Pets Best, Embrace, Nationwide), and third-party financing through CareCredit and ScratchPay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster recovery for TPLO surgery patients with pets walking approximately 72 hours after surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vets First ChoicecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline pharmacy partner allowing clients to order pet food and medications from home. Offers AutoShip program with potential savings of up to $112/year with free shipping and automatic delivery.
• Hill's Pet NutritioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHill's to Home delivery service for prescription diets including Prescription Diet, Science Diet, Healthy Advantage, and Bioactive Recipe foods. Exclusive program available only to select veterinarians.
• Dr. W. Todd Allen, DVMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile orthopedic surgery specialist providing advanced procedures including TPLO surgery, arthroscopy, total hip replacement, and over 3,000 TPLO procedures performed. Available on regular basis at the hospital.
• CareCreditcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare credit card accepted for veterinary expenses with 6-month no-interest financing on purchases/services of $200 or more.
• ScratchPaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimple and affordable payment plans for veterinary bills with quick credit check that does not affect credit score.
• TrupanionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider offering 90% coverage with unlimited payouts, accepted everywhere and veterinarian recommended.
• PetplanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge global pet insurance provider with unique products and customer service. Clients eligible for 10% lifetime discount.
• Pets BestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider offering various coverage options for illness and accident with different deductible levels.
• EmbraceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider offering nose-to-tail accident and illness protection with customizable annual maximum, deductible, and reimbursement percentage.
• Nationwide Pet InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet insurance provider offering Whole Pet With Wellness, Major Medical, and Pet Wellness plans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general practice veterinary chain in the US, with hospitals co-located inside PetSmart stores, providing wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dental, and pharmacy services for companion animals. Comparable to Kimberling on core GP and pharmacy offering, though distributed via retail-anchored locations rather than freestanding clinics.
• Mission Veterinary Partners: Veterinary-focused acquirer and operator of more than 300 animal hospitals across the US, emphasizing retention of practice identity and clinical standards. Comparable as a roll-up acquirer of independent clinics similar in scale and ownership profile to Kimberling.
• VetCor: Network of more than 800 veterinary hospitals across 42 US states offering general practice, specialty, urgent care, and emergency services. Comparable as a large-scale acquirer and operator of community-rooted independent veterinary hospitals with similar service mix to Kimberling.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Owns and operates a network of more than 1,000 veterinary hospitals across the US and Canada, including general practice, specialty, and equine segments. Directly comparable as a PE-backed consolidator that acquires independent veterinary practices similar to Kimberling for regional platform building.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Owns and operates more than 300 veterinary hospitals across the southern US, focused on partnering with veterinarians to retain clinical autonomy while providing operational support. Particularly relevant as a peer given Kimberling's Southwest Missouri location within SVP's core regional footprint.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: PE-backed operator of general practice, urgent care, and specialty veterinary hospitals across the US, formed by mergers of multiple regional groups. Comparable as a growth-stage consolidator acquiring independent AAHA-accredited clinics, with overlapping service lines (GP, surgery, dental, specialty referrals).
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering advanced surgery (including TPLO and orthopedic), internal medicine, oncology, and emergency care — the closest large-scale analog to Dr. Allen's specialty orthopedic capability at Kimberling and the referral destination Kimberling names for after-hours emergencies.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of more than 400 general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals across the US, with a stated focus on preserving local practice culture while providing corporate resources. Comparable as a regional/national consolidator with similar mix of GP, surgery, and specialty services.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Operates the largest network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals in the US and Canada, offering the same companion animal GP, surgery, dental, and advanced care services as Kimberling, but across a national footprint of 1,000+ locations. Comparable as a benchmark for corporate veterinary operations and a potential consolidator / acquirer of independent practices.

Emerging players

• PetIQ: Operates low-cost veterinary clinics inside retail locations (PetIQ Care Centers) plus a portfolio of pet health and wellness products sold through vet and retail channels. Comparable as a competing model for routine wellness and preventive care, though positioned at a different price/format point than Kimberling's full-service hospital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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