Monte Vista Pet Lodge

What Monte Vista Pet Lodge does

Monte Vista Pet Lodge LLC is a privately held, locally owned pet care services business operating from a 6,500 sq ft facility at 365 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The company provides dog and cat boarding (standard rooms at $60/night, suites at $80/night), exotic pet boarding ($30/night), doggy daycare ($19 half-day / $25 full-day), grooming, and canine hydrotherapy using a 1,000-gallon outdoor in-ground pool plus an underwater treadmill. It differentiates around special-needs and medical case handling — cardiac, diabetic, seizure, neurological, and geriatric pets — supported by a Medical Director (Dr. Anne S. Hale), a certified Canine Fitness and Mobility Coach, and a 15:1 animal-to-staff ratio in play groups. Customers are individual pet owners in Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Albuquerque's Westside, and Albuquerque's North Valley; acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the website, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, online reviews, and veterinarian referrals (notably adjacent Zia Pet Hospital). Revenue is generated per-transaction with optional multi-pack daycare credits (5/10/20-pack bundles, 1-year expiry). The business is partnership-adjacent to PACCC and IBPSA certifications. Effective June 1, 2026, MVPL will discontinue boarding and grooming services and will continue operating only doggy daycare and hydrotherapy, with all current staff retained.

Name

Monte Vista Pet Lodge

Legal name

Monte Vista Pet Lodge LLC

Website

https://mvpetlodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monte Vista Pet Lodge is a locally owned pet care facility in Rio Rancho, NM offering dog and cat boarding, daycare, exotic boarding, grooming, and canine hydrotherapy. Post-June 2026, it will continue only daycare and hydrotherapy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Boarding and Daycare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSANADAG

Veterinary-Affiliated/Medical Boarding

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

SECONDARYHSANAJAB

Geriatric Pet Boarding (24/7 Supervision & Comfort Care)

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Special Needs & Senior Pet Care (Grooming/Boarding)

SECONDARYHSANAJAC

Special Needs Pet Boarding (Mobility/Disability Accommodations)

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Special Needs & Senior Pet Care (Grooming/Boarding)

SECONDARYHSANAJAD

Post-Operative/Recovery Boarding (Non-Medical Aftercare)

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Special Needs & Senior Pet Care (Grooming/Boarding)

SECONDARYHSANADAL

Climate-Controlled/Indoor Boarding Facility

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

Keywords

• Pet boarding services
• Dog daycare
• Canine hydrotherapy
• Pet grooming services
• Exotic pet care

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio Rancho

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Boarding Services: Dog and cat boarding with standard rooms ($60/night) and suites ($80/night). Multi-pet discounts available. Additional charges for 1-on-1 play time and medication administration.
2. Doggie Daycare: Daycare services at $19 for half day (under 5 hours) and $25 for full day (over 5 hours). Package discounts available through daycare credits.
3. Exotic Pet Boarding: Boarding for exotic pets at $30/night with quiet, sunny space away from canine guests.
4. Hydrotherapy Services: Therapeutic hydrotherapy sessions offered by appointment (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) provided by Julie as Canine Fitness and Mobility Coach.
5. Grooming Services: Professional grooming services for dogs, including nail trimming, bathing, and full grooming.
6. Swim Camp: Pool access add-on service for $5 additional, providing 30 minutes of pool play with floating toys and splash pad. Available May 1 through September 1.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Monte Vista Pet Lodge operates a 6,500 square foot pet care facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, offering overnight boarding for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, doggie daycare, professional grooming, and warm water hydrotherapy and swim camp. The business specializes in caring for animals with special or medical needs, including senior pets and those requiring medication administration, and operates a 1,000-gallon outdoor in-ground swimming pool for canine rehabilitation services. As of June 1, 2026, the company will discontinue boarding and grooming while continuing doggy daycare and hydrotherapy.

Product overview

Monte Vista Pet Lodge is a locally owned and operated pet boarding and daycare facility in Rio Rancho, NM. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including Dog & Cat Boarding (with Standard Rooms and Suites), Doggie Daycare, Exotic Pet Boarding, Hydrotherapy, Grooming Services, and seasonal Swim Camp. The 6,500 square foot facility includes outdoor play yards. The company specializes in caring for animals with special or medical needs, including senior pets, those with mobility issues, and pets requiring medication administration. Daycare and Hydrotherapy services continue to operate, while boarding and grooming will cease as of June 1, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog & Cat Boarding Overnight boarding for dogs and cats with standard rooms at $60/night and suites at $80/night, with multi-pet discounts, elevated beds, daily cleaning, play times, and individual feeding. Specializes in animals with special or medical needs including cardiac disease, diabetes, seizures, neurological disorders, and geriatric care.
• Doggie Daycare Daycare for dogs available Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm and Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm. Half day (under 5 hours) costs $19, full day (over 5 hours) costs $25. Includes small group play with a 15:1 animal-to-staff ratio, plus 1-on-1 play time options.
• Exotic Pet Boarding Boarding for exotic pets including birds, small reptiles, and small mammals in a quiet, sunny space away from canine guests. $30 per night, including medication administration. Guests must provide cages and food.
• Hydrotherapy Water-based canine rehabilitation using warm water, resistance, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, and buoyancy. Includes swimming in a dog-designed pool and underwater treadmill walking. Available by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, provided by a certified Canine Fitness and Mobility Coach.
• Grooming Services Professional dog grooming including bathing, nail trimming, and coat care, with staff experienced in handling nervous and shy pets.
• Swim Camp 30 minutes of pool access with unlimited use of the 1,000-gallon outdoor in-ground pool, floating toys, and splash pad. Available as a $5 add-on to daycare.

Quantifiable outcome

• Staff to animal ratio of 15:1 in play groups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PACCC (Professional Animal Care Certification Council)minorOthersMonte Vista Pet Lodge displays the PACCC certification logo on their website, indicating membership and adherence to professional standards in animal care.
• IBPSA (International Boarding & Pet Services Association)minorOthersMonte Vista Pet Lodge displays the IBPSA certification logo, indicating membership in the international association for pet boarding and services.
• Zia Pet HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent veterinary hospital providing medical care. Julie works with both MVPL and Zia Pet Hospital offering hydrotherapy services. For medical emergencies, pets are transferred to Zia Pet Hospital or Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital.
• Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency veterinary hospital referenced as transfer destination for medical emergencies when Zia Pet Hospital is unavailable.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• Holiday Barn Pet Resorts: Regional pet resort with multiple locations in Virginia offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training. Comparable full-service physical-facility model; relevant regional benchmark rather than a direct local competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Pet Hotel: National pet care chain offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training across dozens of locations. Overlaps MVPL's full service portfolio but as a broader portfolio operator with greater scale and marketing reach.
• PetSmart PetsHotel: In-store pet hotel operated by PetSmart, the largest U.S. specialty pet retailer. Offers boarding, daycare, and grooming co-located with retail; competes with MVPL on convenience and price but does not offer hydrotherapy or medical-needs specialization.
• Rover: Online marketplace connecting pet owners with in-home pet sitters and dog walkers. Competes with MVPL for boarding and daycare demand via a different (in-home) delivery model and national scale.

Direct peers

• Central Bark: Franchise offering dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training with a focus on enrichment-based care. Comparable small-group play model and full-service physical facility positioning.
• Dogtopia: National franchise focused on dog daycare, boarding, and spa services with a similar physical-facility, small-group-play model. Directly comparable in service mix and target customer (urban/suburban pet owners), though at much greater scale than MVPL.
• PetSuites of America: Multi-location pet resort offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training. Comparable full-service physical-facility model with similar mid-market positioning to MVPL.
• Camp Bow Wow: Largest U.S. pet care franchise offering dog daycare, boarding, and grooming in a camp-style physical facility. Directly comparable service portfolio and target customer; competes with independents like MVPL on convenience and brand recognition.
• K9 Resorts: Luxury pet hotel and daycare franchise with a focus on premium accommodations, small playgroups, and high staff-to-dog ratios. Directly comparable to MVPL's suite-style boarding and 15:1 play ratio, though at a higher price point.
• Bark Avenue Daycamp: Independent-to-multi-location pet daycare, boarding, and grooming facility with a similar small-playgroup model. Most directly comparable in size and operating approach to MVPL's pre-2026 footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MVPetLodge
• Instagraminstagram.com/montevistapetlodge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monte-vista-pet-lodge

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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