Oakwood Veterinary Clinic

What Oakwood Veterinary Clinic does

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned small animal veterinary practice located at 205 Oakwood Ave, Troy, NY, serving pet owners in Troy, Melrose, Schaghticoke, and surrounding Rensselaer County. The clinic opened in March 2011 as a second location to Boght Veterinary Clinic (Cohoes, NY, founded 1975), and operates collaboratively with its sister clinic under owner Dr. David A. Wagoner DVM. The combined practice has over 40 years of operating history and a current staff of 50+ across both locations, including 5 veterinarians at Oakwood and roughly 36 support staff.

The clinic delivers comprehensive veterinary services through conventional diagnostic equipment (digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory) and an on-site pharmacy. Core offerings include wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, diagnostic services, daytime emergency care, and exotic animal medicine. Differentiated service lines include traveling board-certified orthopedic surgery (via Dr. Stanclift of Northeastern Veterinary Surgery), acupuncture and integrative medicine (Dr. Nichole Ford), physical rehabilitation (launched 2013), mobile house-call services (launched 2015), and an on-site adoption center for rescued pets. The clinic maintains extended hours (Monday–Friday 8am–7pm, Saturday 8am–12pm) and reserves same-day emergency appointments.

The business model is straightforward fee-for-service veterinary care billed to individual pet owners (SMB/consumer). No pricing is publicly disclosed; revenue is generated from consultations, procedures, diagnostics, surgery, pharmacy dispensing, and add-on services. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the clinic's website, Facebook pages (managed by a Digital Communications Manager), community events (Bark in the Park, Fall Festival, breast cancer walk), word-of-mouth referrals, and cross-referrals from the sister Boght practice. The practice is privately held, independent, and not backed by venture capital or private equity.

Name

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic

Legal name

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic

Website

https://oakwoodvetclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned small animal and exotic pet veterinary practice in Troy, NY, serving pet owners in Rensselaer County with wellness, surgery, diagnostics, pharmacy, acupuncture, and rehabilitation services across two clinic locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & House-Call Veterinary Services (HLAMAAAF), Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Companion animal care
• Exotic pet care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Service Fees: Revenue is generated from fees charged for veterinary consultations, wellness exams, vaccinations, routine and specialized surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Services include spay/neuter, tumor removals, orthopedic surgery (via traveling surgeon), dental procedures, acupuncture, and physical rehabilitation.
2. In-House Pharmacy Dispensing: Prescription and over-the-counter medications dispensed directly at the clinic at the time of service, including maintenance medications, heartworm/flea preventatives, supplements, and drugs for chronic and acute conditions.
3. Boarding and Day Care: Boarding services for pets, managed through the sister clinic Boght Veterinary Clinic.
4. Refill and Prescription Revenue: Refills on existing prescriptions generate revenue with a 24-hour advance notice requirement for processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned, full-service small animal and exotic pet veterinary practice in Troy, New York. It provides comprehensive wellness care, vaccinations, routine and specialized surgery (including orthopedic surgery via a traveling board-certified surgeon), in-house diagnostics (digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, lab), an in-house pharmacy, daytime emergency care, physical rehabilitation, and acupuncture services. The clinic also operates mobile veterinary house calls and an in-clinic adoption center for rescued pets.

Product overview

Oakwood Veterinary Clinic operates as a single-location veterinary practice offering comprehensive small animal care alongside specialized exotic animal services. The clinic functions as a unified service practice rather than a platform architecture. Core service offerings include Comprehensive Wellness Care, Diagnostic Services, Surgical Care, In-House Pharmacy, Exotics Care, and Daytime Emergency Care. The clinic also provides supplemental services including Physical Rehabilitation Services (launched 2013), Acupuncture Services (launched 2018), Mobile Veterinary Services (launched 2015), and an Adoption Center. Services are delivered through a team of 5 veterinarians and 3 dozen support staff, with partnerships for specialized orthopedic surgery and specialty diagnostic referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Wellness Care Annual wellness visits, nose-to-tail physical exams, vaccinations, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and thyroid conditions for companion animals and exotic pets.
• Diagnostic Services In-house diagnostic center providing comprehensive bloodwork, urinalysis, endoscopy, ultrasound, and digital X-ray services for rapid, accurate pet health assessment.
• Surgical Care Routine and complex surgical procedures including spaying, neutering, and tumor removals, plus specialized orthopedic surgery on-site through a partnership with traveling board-certified surgeon Dr. Stanclift (Northeastern Veterinary Surgery).
• In-House Pharmacy On-site dispensing of maintenance medications, heartworm and flea preventatives, supplements, chronic condition drugs, and treatments for sudden onset problems, with prescription refills requiring 24-hour advance notice.
• Exotics Care Specialized veterinary care for exotic pets including birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, snakes, potbelly and mini pigs, sugar gliders, and hedgehogs, provided by Dr. Brandilyn Wagoner.
• Daytime Emergency Care Same-day emergency appointments reserved for patients needing urgent care, booked at the discretion of doctors and staff with treatment typically available on the day of the call; after-hours referrals routed to Capital District Animal Emergency Clinic.
• Physical Rehabilitation Services Companion animal physical rehabilitation similar to human physical therapy for pets recovering from injury or surgery or managing chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, acute or chronic pain, trauma, obesity, and orthopedic, muscular, and neurologic conditions.
• Acupuncture Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of animals served across both clinic locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018These three associations organized ExoticsCon 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia — described as the largest exotic animal veterinary conference in the world, attended by over 1,000 veterinary professionals. Dr. Brandilyn Wagoner attended on behalf of the clinic, participating in hands-on training and lectures on exotic pet care, which the clinic applies to its exotic animal services.
• The Chi InstituteminorOthers · 1 January 2018Dr. Nichole Ford received her acupuncture training from The Chi Institute, which offers certification in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Based on this training, the clinic now offers acupuncture services as part of its integrative medicine offerings.
• Duncan & Cahill Inc. (Construction)minorOthers · 1 January 2014Duncan & Cahill Inc. of Troy constructed the dedicated Adoption Center at the Oakwood Clinic, completed in 2014. The Adoption Center was designed to house dogs and cats available for adoption, fashioned to resemble a pet store with large front windows for easy viewing.
• Boght Veterinary CliniccoreOthers · 1 January 2011Boght Veterinary Clinic in Cohoes NY is the original clinic (opened 1975) and sister clinic to Oakwood. Both are family-owned practices under Dr. David A. Wagoner. They share management, staff, and services including boarding (Boght), adoptions, and community events. The two clinics operate collaboratively across the Capital District.
• Dr. Rebecca Stanclift / Northeastern Veterinary SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rebecca Stanclift is the owner and surgeon for Northeastern Veterinary Surgery, a practice dedicated to bringing advanced surgical services to local veterinary hospitals. She is a board-certified veterinary surgeon (American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2009) who partners with Oakwood Clinic to provide specialized orthopedic surgeries on-site, eliminating the need for referrals to external specialty hospitals. She offers a full complement of surgical services including advanced orthopedic procedures.
• Capital District Animal Emergency ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital District Animal Emergency Clinic is the designated emergency referral partner for Oakwood Veterinary Clinic. When the clinic cannot accommodate emergency cases due to staffing or scheduling constraints, clients are referred to this emergency facility at 518-785-1094.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: PE-backed general practice and specialty veterinary platform. Provides primary, urgent, and specialty care across multiple locations, comparable to Oakwood's service breadth with greater corporate scale.
• Bond Vet: VC-backed urban primary care and urgent care veterinary clinic concept with modern design and transparent pricing. Comparable service mix to Oakwood's wellness and urgent care offerings but targets denser metropolitan markets.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general practice veterinary chain in the US, with locations inside PetSmart stores across the country including the Capital District. Competes on convenience and standardized wellness plans for routine companion animal care.
• PetVet Care Centers: Multi-site operator of companion animal veterinary hospitals across the Northeast US. Comparable service mix and customer base to Oakwood, with broader geographic footprint and corporate support.
• VetCor: Network of community-focused companion animal veterinary hospitals across the eastern US. Strongly comparable to Oakwood as a general practice with multiple veterinarians, while benefiting from shared corporate services.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Mars-owned specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain. Comparable to Oakwood on advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities and competes for high-acuity referral cases.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Nationwide network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Operates multiple locations in the broader Albany/Capital District region and competes for the same companion animal clientele with greater scale.

Direct peers

• Capital District Animal Emergency Clinic: Designated emergency referral partner for Oakwood, providing 24/7 urgent and critical veterinary care in the same Capital District market. Overlaps with Oakwood on emergency/urgent care services but operates an after-hours ER model.
• Boght Veterinary Clinic: Sister clinic to Oakwood in Cohoes NY under the same Wagoner family ownership. Operates as a small animal general practice with shared staff, management, and boarding services — the most directly comparable operation.

Others

• The Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Training institution where Oakwood's Dr. Nichole Ford earned her acupuncture certification. Relevant as a key capability enabler for Oakwood's integrative medicine service line rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OakwoodVeterinaryClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakwood-veterinary-clinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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