Malibu Animal Hospital

Name

Malibu Animal Hospital

Legal name

Malibu Coast Animal Hospital

Website

https://malibuvets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAA

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals

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

SECONDARYHSANADAG

Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Pet Boarding (Kennel/Cattery)

SECONDARYAFAEANAL

Veterinary Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy & Pain Management

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

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet boarding services
• Veterinary surgical care
• Pet dental services
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Malibu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical, and dental care services including routine examinations, surgeries, emergency medicine, and therapeutic treatments.
2. Pet Boarding (Malibu Coast Pet Retreat): Boarding services for dogs and cats operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Professional attendants provide loving care. Includes Doggy Day Camp.
3. Dental Services: Comprehensive dentistry including examinations, cleanings, digital X-rays, extractions, and OraVet Barrier Sealant application. Dental cleanings performed under general anesthesia with pain management.
4. Class IV Laser Therapy: Drug-free, surgery-free pain-reducing treatment. Cumulative treatment sessions typically 4-8 minutes each. Treatment plans typically require 3-8 sessions for noticeable improvement.
5. Home Dental Care Products: Sale of OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews and related home dental care products for ongoing oral health maintenance post-dental services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Malibu Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats, plus 24/7 pet boarding services through the Malibu Coast Pet Retreat. Offerings include preventive wellness, diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab), emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery (including TPLO), Class IV laser therapy, dentistry with digital X-ray, and boarding/day camp — all delivered through two physical locations in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.

Product overview

Malibu Coast Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and therapeutic services for dogs and cats. The hospital operates as a single facility with multiple service offerings including preventive care (dentistry, vaccinations), diagnostic services (in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy), emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, and Class IV laser therapy. Additional services include pet boarding through the Malibu Coast Pet Retreat. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house hematology machines, endoscopy equipment, and surgical and therapeutic lasers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canine Companion Training California (Sara Levy-Taylor, CABI CPDT-KA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended behavior and training partner providing professional dog training and behavior modification services. Uses science-based and positive reinforcement training methods. Services available via Zoom for online training, puppy boarding, and training services. Sara Levy-Taylor is a Certified Companion Animal Behaviorist and Professional Dog Trainer.
• Lewis & BarkminorOthersDog walking and pet services partner. Services include daily pack hikes, dog park trips, private walks, boarding, and house-sitting. Contact: 310-980-2325.
• Malibu Grooming CompanyminorOthersPet grooming partner located at 22523 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. Contact: 310-456-6088.
• Pistol & LucyminorOthersMulti-brand boutique partner. Curated products from travels and adventures. Website: pistolandlucy.com.
• 9026EyesminorOthersPrivate appointments and house calls provider. Website: 9026eyes.com.
• Ebeling EventsminorOthersFull-service boutique event planning company specializing in weddings and nonprofit fundraisers. Website: ebelingevents.com.
• hiptiqueminorOthersClothing partner offering 20% discount with code malibucoastvet through April 30th. Website: hiptique.com.
• Facial Fitness by JaclynminorOthersGift provider partner. Orders available via Square.
• Zuma OrchidsminorOthersFamily-owned business serving Malibu and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Website: zumaorchids.com.
• Nicolas EateryminorOthersRestaurant partner offering take-out orders. Website: nicolaseatery.com.
• Tramonto BistrominorOthersRestaurant partner open for take-out and delivery only. Website: tramontomalibu.com.
• Drx CupcakeminorOthersBaker extraordinaire providing cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and wedding cakes. Instagram: @drxcupcake. Contact: 424-388-9067.
• Malibu Interiors & Design, Inc.minorOthersInterior design partner. Website: malibuinteriors.net. Email: [email protected].
• Healthcare for Homeless Animals (formerly Malibu Pet Companions)minorOthersCommunity charity supported by hospital staff. Participates in local community service and charitable events.
• Westside German Shepherd RescueminorOthersAnimal rescue organization supported through staff community service and charitable events.
• Angels Bark Dog RescueminorOthersDog rescue organization supported through staff community service and charitable events.
• California Wildlife CenterminorOthersWildlife center supported through staff community service and charitable events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: National veterinary group formed via roll-up of independent hospitals and specialty centers. Comparable as a consolidator of independent small animal hospitals offering general practice, emergency, and specialty services across the U.S.
• VetCor: Network of more than 800 veterinary hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as a consolidator of independent small animal hospitals preserving local brands while providing back-office scale.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the U.S., with locations inside PetSmart stores and freestanding hospitals. Comparable as a multi-location general practice and emergency provider, but is a corporate, pet-store-anchored model rather than an independent community hospital.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary community of independent hospitals, specialty/emergency hospitals, and pet resorts. Comparable as a multi-services platform (medical, surgical, boarding) operating at scale across the U.S.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of more than 450 veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-site general practice and specialty provider, often absorbing AAHA-acquired independents similar to Malibu Coast.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals (also under Mars). Comparable to Malibu Coast's emergency medicine and specialty surgery capabilities (TPLO, advanced diagnostics), but operates at much larger specialty-hospital scale.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest U.S. owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals, now part of Mars Veterinary Health. Comparable as a multi-location small animal hospital operator offering medical, surgical, dental, and boarding services, but at corporate scale across thousands of locations.

Regional players

• ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals: Multi-location specialty and emergency animal hospitals in the Los Angeles area. Geographic peer of Malibu Coast and direct competitor for emergency, surgical, and specialty referrals from LA-area general practices.
• Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH): Southern California specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group with locations in San Diego and Sorrento Valley. Comparable as a specialty/emergency destination, but operating in the San Diego market rather than directly in Malibu.

Direct peers

• Adobe Animal Hospital: Long-established independent AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most directly comparable as a similarly sized independent small animal hospital offering general medicine, surgery, dentistry, boarding, and emergency services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/malibucoastanimal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malibu-animal-hospital

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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