OCALA EQUINE HOSPITAL, P.A.

What OCALA EQUINE HOSPITAL, P.A. does

Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A. is a private veterinary Professional Association headquartered in Ocala, Florida, operating a specialty equine referral and primary-care practice. Founded in 1997 by Dr. John Madison as a surgical referral center for racing Thoroughbreds, the entity took its current form in 2001 when it merged with two ambulatory practices, combining hospital-based surgery with farm-call service across the Marion County thoroughbred corridor. Today the practice employs 15 veterinarians — six owners, five associates, one surgical intern, and two consultants — and runs a structured internship program performing more than 1,200 elective surgical cases per year, roughly 80% orthopedic and 20% soft tissue.

The practice's technical core is an integrated advanced imaging suite — 1.5 Tesla High Field MRI under board-certified radiologist Dr. Natasha Werpy, nuclear scintigraphy, and the first North American installation of the Qalibra CT scanner, supplemented by PET — described as the only Florida equine practice housing MRI, PET, CT, and scintigraphy under one roof. Sports medicine and regenerative capabilities (laser therapy, regenerative medicine) plus a pool recovery system unique to the region support post-surgical orthopedic recovery. Surgical, imaging, and ambulatory revenue streams are complemented by a Covetrus-powered online pharmacy extending the patient relationship beyond clinical visits.

The go-to-market is hybrid: direct hospital admissions, an ambulatory/farm-call service for trainers and breeding operations, a referral network from general equine practitioners, and digital pharmacy fulfillment. Patients are predominantly racing Thoroughbreds with secondary exposure to show/sport horses and breeding operations, including FEI-level competition work via Dr. Erin Varney. Pricing is procedure-based across surgery, imaging, and primary care, with the specialty referral franchise carrying the highest revenue per case.

Name

OCALA EQUINE HOSPITAL, P.A.

Legal name

Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A.

Website

https://ocalaequinehospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A. is a private Florida equine specialty practice offering orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET, scintigraphy), ambulatory care, and pharmacy services, primarily serving racing Thoroughbred, show, and breeding clients in the Ocala horse country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Medicine, Lameness & Performance (Equine) (HLAMABAJ), Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE), Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Field Services, Mobile Imaging & On-Farm Procedures (HLAMABAK)

Keywords

• Equine diagnostic imaging
• Equine surgical services
• Veterinary sports medicine
• Ambulatory equine care
• Thoroughbred veterinary services

Headquarters

HQ city

OCALA, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Services: Elective and emergency orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries performed in 3 state-of-the-art surgical suites with 7 induction/recovery stalls. Includes arthroscopy, fracture fixation, upper airway surgery, and laparoscopic procedures.
2. Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: Comprehensive imaging services including MRI, CT, PET, nuclear scintigraphy, digital radiography, digital ultrasound, endoscopy, and dynamic respiratory endoscopy. Only practice in Florida offering MRI, PET, and CT scans plus nuclear scintigraphy all under one roof.
3. Ambulatory Services: Farm call services for lameness evaluations, reproduction, preventative care, digital radiography, ultrasonography, and shockwave therapy. Focuses on thoroughbred and show horse clientele.
4. Laboratory Services: Full-service in-house laboratory for blood tests, hormone assays, microbiology. Certified equine infectious anemia (Coggins) lab. Processes IRAP and PRP for regenerative therapies.
5. Online Pharmacy: Third-party online pharmacy through Covetrus for prescription medications and equine health products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A. is a full-service equine veterinary referral hospital offering advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, PET, nuclear scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy), board-certified surgical services, 24/7 ambulatory and emergency care, and sports medicine — including lameness evaluation, regenerative therapies, and complementary modalities such as shock wave, laser, and acupuncture therapy — for thoroughbred, sport, and pleasure horses in Central Florida and surrounding regions.

Product overview

Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A. is a surgical referral center established in 1997 offering equine veterinary services primarily focused on sports medicine and elective surgical cases. The practice operates as a single unified hospital facility with multiple service lines including Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (offering MRI, CT, PET scan, nuclear scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and dynamic respiratory endoscopy all under one roof), Surgery (orthopedic and soft tissue), Ambulatory Services, Laboratory, Sports Medicine, Gastroscopy, and Alternative Medicine. The hospital is the only practice in Florida to offer MRI, PET scan, CT scan, and nuclear scintigraphy in one facility, positioning it as a regional center for advanced equine diagnostics and surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Centralized advanced imaging service for horses combining MRI, CT, PET, nuclear scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy to diagnose lameness, soft-tissue injury, and orthopedic conditions in thoroughbred, sport, and pleasure horses.
• Equine MRI (High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging) High field MRI imaging of distal limb and other anatomical regions in horses, used to diagnose soft-tissue and bone injuries that are not visible on radiographs, primarily for lameness localization.
• Computed Tomography (CT Scan) CT imaging of horses for complex orthopedic and anatomical evaluations, including head, sinus, dental, and orthopedic imaging that benefits from cross-sectional views.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) Equine PET scanning used to identify active bone remodelling and early-stage or subtle injuries in horses, complementing MRI and CT in the diagnostic workup of lameness.
• Nuclear Scintigraphy (Bone Scan) Equine nuclear scintigraphy used to detect areas of increased bone turnover and to localize the source of lameness or back/pelvic pain in horses.
• Digital Radiographs (X-ray) Digital radiography used to image bony structures for pre-purchase exams, lameness evaluation, and pre-sale radiographs in thoroughbred and sport horses.
• Digital Ultrasound Digital ultrasound imaging for evaluation of soft-tissue injuries (tendons, ligaments, joints) and reproductive work in horses.
• Endoscopy Endoscopic evaluation of the upper airway and upper gastrointestinal tract in horses for diagnosis of respiratory and gastric conditions.
• Dynamic Respiratory Endoscopy Overland/exercise endoscopy performed while the horse is working to evaluate dynamic upper airway function and pinpoint exercise-related respiratory issues.
• Gastroscopy Endoscopic examination of a horse's stomach for the diagnosis and grading of gastric ulcers.
• Equine Surgery In-hospital surgical services for horses including soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures performed by board-certified surgeons with the support of advanced imaging and anesthesia.
• Lameness Evaluations Comprehensive lameness workups that combine physical exam, flexion tests, gait analysis, diagnostic imaging, and nerve/joint blocks to localize and diagnose the cause of lameness in horses.
• Sports Medicine / Regenerative Therapy Equine sports medicine service offering regenerative and adjunctive treatments for joint and tendon injuries in performance horses, including biologic therapies and intra-articular treatments.
• Alternative Medicine (Acupuncture, Laser, Shockwave) Complementary therapies for horses including equine acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and shock wave therapy used in combination with conventional treatment for lameness and performance issues.
• Ambulatory Services On-farm veterinary care including routine preventive care, vaccinations, lameness exams, reproductive work, and minor treatments delivered at the client's stable or farm.
• 24/7 Equine Emergency Services Around-the-clock emergency care for horses, including on-farm response and in-hospital emergency stabilization, surgery, and intensive management.
• In-House Laboratory Services On-site laboratory testing for horses including hematology, chemistry, infectious disease screening, and other diagnostics to support rapid case workups.
• Shock Wave Therapy Focused shock wave therapy for horses used as a non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal injuries including tendon, ligament, and joint conditions.
• Laser Therapy Therapeutic laser treatment for horses used to manage pain, inflammation, and soft-tissue injuries as part of the practice's sports medicine program.
• Online Equine Pharmacy Online mail-order pharmacy dispensing prescription medications, supplements, and preventative products to horse owners under the practice's veterinarians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 elective surgical cases handled annually through internship program alone

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for equine veterinarians. Dr. Garber has taught ultrasound wet labs for AAEP. Many staff members hold individual memberships.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)minorOthersNational professional membership organization for veterinarians. Listed as an affiliation on the hospital's professional credentials page.
• Puerto Rico Veterinary Medical Association (PRVMA)minorOthersDr. Joel Lugo is listed as a member of this regional veterinary association.
• The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP)minorOthersProfessional organization focused on equine locomotor pathology. Multiple doctors including Dr. Cantrell and Dr. Courtney Varney hold memberships.
• Rood and Riddle Equine HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Travis Tull completed his internship and surgical residency at Rood and Riddle. He later worked as a surgeon at Rood & Riddle Saratoga before joining Ocala Equine Hospital. Represents a training pathway and professional network connection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New Bolton Center (Penn Vet): University of Pennsylvania's large animal teaching hospital offering equine surgery, imaging, and specialty care; founder Dr. Madison trained here. Larger academic incumbent with broader specialty depth and research capabilities.
• University of Florida Large Animal Hospital: UF academic veterinary hospital located near OEH with equine surgery, internal medicine, and imaging; employs some staff with OEH affiliations. Larger-scale, multi-specialty academic hospital with teaching mission overlap.
• Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (Virginia Tech): Virginia Tech's academic equine referral hospital offering advanced surgery, imaging, and specialty services. Larger institutional incumbent with research and teaching capabilities beyond OEH's private-practice scope.

Direct peers

• Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: Lexington, KY-based equine surgical referral center with multi-site capacity. Directly comparable specialty hospital serving thoroughbred racing/breeding with similar advanced imaging and surgical offerings; documented professional-network partner via Dr. Tull's training.
• Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center: New Jersey-based equine referral hospital providing surgery, internal medicine, and ambulatory services. Comparable multi-modality specialty hospital serving a regional performance-horse market.
• Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery: Texas-based equine practice offering sports medicine, advanced imaging, and surgery for performance horses. Direct comparable in specialty referral positioning and imaging-led diagnostic approach.
• Palm Beach Equine Clinic: Wellington, FL equine referral hospital serving the seasonal equestrian and polo/show horse market. Comparable advanced diagnostic imaging, surgery, and ambulatory service model in the same Florida regional ecosystem.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Lexington, KY equine referral practice with surgical, imaging, and ambulatory services comparable to OEH. Targets similar thoroughbred clientele with deep specialty depth and over 140 years of operating history.
• San Luis Rey Equine Hospital: California-based equine referral hospital with surgery, imaging, and ambulatory services for performance horses. Comparable specialty referral model in a different regional market with similar clientele mix.
• Littleton Equine Medical Center: Colorado equine specialty referral hospital providing emergency care, surgery, and internal medicine. Comparable private specialty hospital model serving regional performance and ranch horse clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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