Mt Tabor Veterinary Care

What Mt Tabor Veterinary Care does

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care is a privately-held, single-location companion animal veterinary practice founded in 2008 and headquartered at 4246 SE Belmont St., Suite 1, Portland, Oregon. The clinic is co-owned by veterinarians Krissy Bussmann DVM and Lisa Williams DVM and operates with a four-doctor team (Bussmann, Williams, Hilary Thompson DVM, Lauren Taylor DVM) supported by certified veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses, and client care advocates. It is certified as a Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, distinguishing it through low-stress handling protocols, pheromone-equipped feline exam rooms, and a dedicated feline waiting area. The clinic serves cat and dog owners in the Portland metropolitan area and offers wellness examinations, vaccinations, dental procedures, digital radiography, soft-tissue and spay/neuter surgery, diagnostic bloodwork, parasite prevention, and end-of-life services including euthanasia and cremation coordination.

The practice's underlying technology stack is conventional: digital radiography for diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory testing (urinalysis, cytology, FNA), and an online pharmacy storefront operated through Covetrus (formerly Vets First Choice) for distributing flea, tick, and heartworm preventives. Pricing follows a transparent, pay-as-you-go per-unit model with publicly listed fees (e.g., $94-$125 for wellness exams, $52 per core vaccination, $300-$950 for spay/neuter depending on species and size, $700-$995 for dental procedures) and a $200 deposit for surgical appointments. Revenue streams include transactional service fees, preventive product sales through the clinic and online pharmacy, and end-of-life service revenue (euthanasia at $295 plus partner-managed cremation). The clinic does not disclose subscription wellness plans, telemedicine, or any AI-enabled services.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: new pet-owner customers are acquired through the practice's Instagram presence, Belmont Area Business Association membership, Belmont Street Fair participation, word-of-mouth, and reciprocal referral relationships with regional emergency veterinary hospitals (BluePearl, DoveLewis, VCA NWVS, Bridgetown, MedVet, VEG ER). No external private equity, venture capital, or strategic acquirer ownership is indicated. The business model is founder-operated and self-funded, with no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no acquisition activity disclosed.

Name

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care

Legal name

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care

Website

https://mttaborvetcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care is a privately-held, single-location companion animal veterinary clinic in Portland, Oregon, co-owned by two DVMs and serving cat and dog owners with wellness, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and end-of-life services since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAAAA

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet wellness care
• Veterinary surgery
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North 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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive exams, wellness care, vaccinations, medical care, dental services, surgical procedures (spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery), radiography, diagnostic testing, and anesthesia services. Services include one-time procedures and recurring wellness care.
2. Preventive Care and Products: Revenue from flea/tick/heartworm prevention products (Simparica Trio, Bravecto, Sentinel, Revolution Plus, etc.), deworming medications, and wellness supplements sold through the clinic and online pharmacy.
3. End of Life Services: Revenue from euthanasia services ($295), cremation coordination (private, communal, witnessed options), aquamation services, and memorial items such as fur clippings, clay paw prints.
4. Dental Procedures: Revenue from comprehensive dental cleanings and procedures including full mouth radiographs, with additional fees for extractions. Prices range from $700-$995+ depending on species and size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care is a full-service independent veterinary clinic in Portland, Oregon providing comprehensive medical, wellness, surgical, dental, and end-of-life care for cats and dogs. The practice offers examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention, digital radiography, in-house diagnostics, spay/neuter and soft tissue surgery, dental cleanings with full-mouth radiographs, and euthanasia and cremation coordination. Services are delivered by appointment at a single physical location, with an integrated online pharmacy for prescription and preventive products.

Product overview

Mt Tabor Veterinary Care is a full-service veterinary practice in Portland, Oregon offering comprehensive medical care for cats and dogs. The practice operates as a single facility with integrated services including wellness care, medical care, digital radiography, dental services, surgical services (spay/neuter), and end-of-life care. They provide preventive care packages (wellness exams, vaccinations, heartworm/flea prevention), diagnostic services (blood testing, radiographs, dental imaging), and support services (pet loss resources, grief counseling, home euthanasia referrals, cremation services). The clinic also maintains an online pharmacy partnership through Covetrus. The practice emphasizes caregiver education and involvement throughout the pet's healthcare journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Care Services Comprehensive wellness examinations, annual deworming, intestinal parasite screening, and preventive care recommendations for cats and dogs. Includes new patient comprehensive exam ($125), young wellness exam ($94), senior wellness exam ($94), medical progress exam ($78), and nurse appointments ($36).
• Vaccination Services Tailored vaccine protocols for cats and dogs, including FVRCP, Rabies, and FeLV for cats, and DAP, Rabies, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza for dogs. Core vaccinations priced at $52 each; Feline 3-year Rabies at $125.
• Parasite Prevention Services Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention for cats and dogs, including annual heartworm testing ($104) and year-round prevention products such as Simparica Trio, Sentinel, Credelio, Bravecto, and Revolution Plus. Also includes deworming medications and wellness supplements.
• Medical and Illness Care Evaluation and treatment of ill pets, including history assessment, interpretation of response to therapy, nursing care guidance, and ongoing medical management. Supported by in-house diagnostics such as urinalysis, ear swab cytology, and FNA cytology.
• Digital Radiography Digital radiograph imaging for pets. Standard radiograph setup with 3 views and radiologist interpretation priced at $445, with each additional view at $87.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental cleaning, charting, assessment, full-mouth radiographs, and dental procedures including extractions when necessary. Feline $700, small dog (<20lb) $800, medium dog (20-40lb) $900, large dog (>40lb) $995, with additional fees for heavy tartar removal and extractions.
• Spay and Neuter Surgical Services Spay and neuter procedures with comprehensive pre-anesthetic care, monitoring, and post-operative pain management. Cat Neuter $300, Cat Spay $600, Dog Neuter ranges $550-$750 by weight, Dog Spay ranges $650-$950 by weight. Mature Dog Fee (>9 months) and In Heat/Pregnancy Fee $203 additional each. A $200 deposit is required at scheduling.
• Soft Tissue and Mass Removal Surgery Soft tissue surgical procedures including mass removals and internal surgery, with safe anesthetic protocols, comprehensive monitoring, and post-operative pain management.
• Feline Wellness Bloodwork and Diagnostic Testing Comprehensive feline diagnostic testing including annual FeLV/FIV testing ($113), blood pressure testing ($57), and bloodwork packages ranging from $165 (young adult) to $353 (mature) with optional fecal screening.
• Canine Wellness Bloodwork and Heartworm Testing Comprehensive canine diagnostic testing including annual heartworm testing ($104) and bloodwork packages ranging from $219 (young adult with fecal) to $424 (mature adult with heartworm and fecal).
• Microchip Placement DATAMARS PetLink microchip placement including registration at $101, providing permanent identification for cats and dogs.
• Behavior Services Veterinary behavior consultations addressing pet behavior issues to improve quality of life and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners.
• Diet and Nutrition Services Healthy diet recommendations and weight management guidance to extend pets' lives and address chronic medical conditions.
• Puppy and Kitten Visit Schedule Packages Structured visit schedules for puppies (6-8 weeks through 6 months) and kittens (8-week, 12-week, 16-week, and 5-6 month spay/neuter) including exams, vaccinations, deworming, heartworm prevention, microchipping, FeLV/FIV testing, and spay/neuter surgery.
• Euthanasia Services Compassionate in-clinic euthanasia services with sedation, IV catheter placement, and support for pet owners during the process. End of life assistance priced at $295, not including cremation.
• Home Euthanasia Referral Services Coordination of home euthanasia services through partner veterinarians including Compassionate Care, BluePearl Pet Hospice, At Home Veterinary Services, and Lap of Love, enabling pets to pass peacefully at home.
• Cremation and After-Care Coordination Coordination of cremation and after-care services through partner providers Family Animal Services, Dignified Pet Services, and Compassionate Care, offering traditional fire cremation, private and communal options, witnessed cremation, and water-based eco-friendly cremation (aquamation). Also includes home burial guidance.
• Pet Loss Support and Grief Resources Pet loss support resources including anticipatory grief support, quality of life assessments, end-of-life decision guides, and grief support materials, coordinated by a dedicated Pet Loss Program Coordinator on staff.
• Online Pharmacy (Covetrus / Vets First Choice) Online pharmacy storefront offering flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventive medications and prescription products for pets, accessed via the clinic's branded Covetrus / Vets First Choice storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Caregivers can stay with pet through entire visit, ensuring they are fully informed partners in wellness care

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Belmont Area Business AssociationminorOthersBusiness association membership providing networking and community presence in the local Belmont area of Portland where the clinic is located.
• PAW TeamminorOthersDonates to Portland Animal Welfare Team, a local nonprofit providing veterinary care for pets of low-income residents.
• Feral Cat Coalition of OregonminorOthersVolunteer and donation support for Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon which provides Trap-Neuter-Return services for community cats. Dr. Bussmann also volunteers personally.
• Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)minorOthersDr. Bussmann volunteers with PAW Team which provides veterinary services to pets of people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
• BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet HospitalminorOthersRecommended emergency veterinary hospital for after-hours care. Located at NE 42nd near Sandy Blvd in Portland. Open 24/7.
• DoveLewis Emergency & Specialty HospitalminorOthersRecommended emergency veterinary hospital for after-hours care. Located in NW Portland, 503-228-7281.
• Family Animal ServicesminorOthersCremation services partner offering traditional fire cremation. Located at 17819 NE Riverside Pkwy, Portland, OR 97230.
• Dignified Pet ServicesminorOthersCremation services partner offering traditional fire cremation. Locations at 8976 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd, Tualatin and 16475 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie.
• Compassionate CareminorOthersHome euthanasia services partner serving Greater Portland and Vancouver. Available 24/7 at 503-880-1172. Also offers water/eco-friendly cremation (aquamation) at 808 Molalla Ave, Oregon City.
• VCA Northwest Veterinary SpecialistsminorOthersRecommended emergency/specialty hospital for after-hours care. Located in Clackamas, open 24/7.
• Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty CenterminorOthersRecommended emergency veterinary hospital. Located in Vancouver, WA.
• Bridgetown Veterinary ER & ReferralminorOthersRecommended emergency veterinary hospital in Tigard/Tualatin area. ER receiving 7am-midnight daily.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare is a growing veterinary consolidator operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals across the U.S. It is comparable to Mt Tabor as a provider of routine companion-animal GP services (wellness, dental, surgery) and is the type of platform that actively acquires independent clinics like Mt Tabor for roll-up.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield is the largest general veterinary practice chain in the U.S., operating inside PetSmart stores and standalone clinics nationwide. It is comparable to Mt Tabor as a provider of routine companion-animal GP services (wellness exams, vaccinations, dental, surgery), but at vastly greater scale and as a Mars Veterinary Health-owned platform.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl is a national specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain (Mars Veterinary Health) with a Portland NE location to which Mt Tabor refers emergencies and end-of-life cases. It is comparable as a companion-animal veterinary services brand in the same metro and partly overlapping service lines (end-of-life, diagnostics, specialty), but focused on emergency/specialty rather than GP.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA operates a nationwide network of primary care, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals, owned by Mars Veterinary Health. It is comparable as a multi-location GP/specialty veterinary services provider with similar service lines (wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics) to Mt Tabor, though at corporate-platform scale.

Emerging players

• Petfolk Veterinary: Petfolk is an emerging membership-model veterinary clinic platform offering GP and urgent care services in select U.S. markets. It is comparable to Mt Tabor as a companion-animal GP operator built around transparency, modern client experience, and community-style clinic design, but operating in different geographies and backed by venture capital.
• Bond Vet: Bond Vet is a venture-backed urban veterinary clinic chain offering GP and urgent care services with modern, design-forward clinics. It is comparable to Mt Tabor as a companion-animal GP provider emphasizing transparent pricing and a differentiated client experience, but operating in East Coast markets rather than Portland.
• Heart + Paw: Heart + Paw is a multi-location veterinary clinic platform offering GP services, grooming, and pet wellness with a community-oriented brand. It is comparable to Mt Tabor as a small-group companion-animal GP operator with a similar neighborhood-clinic positioning, but operating in different geographies and at an earlier growth stage.

Direct peers

• Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice: Lap of Love is a national network of veterinarians specializing in in-home hospice, euthanasia, and end-of-life care for pets. It is comparable to Mt Tabor because Mt Tabor explicitly partners with and refers clients to Lap of Love for home euthanasia, and shares overlap on the end-of-life service line as a defining differentiator.
• Compassionate Care (Portland Home Euthanasia): Compassionate Care is a Greater Portland home euthanasia and aquamation services provider that is a formal after-care partner of Mt Tabor. It is comparable as a Portland-metro end-of-life pet care provider with overlapping service line (home euthanasia, aquamation/cremation) and shared referral relationships with the same pet-owner customer base.

Regional players

• DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital: DoveLewis is a Portland-based emergency and specialty veterinary hospital where Mt Tabor explicitly refers after-hours patients. It is comparable as a Pacific Northwest companion-animal veterinary provider serving the same Portland metro pet-owner base, but operating in the emergency/specialty segment where Mt Tabor does not compete directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mttaborvetcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt-tabor-veterinary-care

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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