CHV OnlyVet

What CHV OnlyVet does

CHV OnlyVet is a private Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire (CHV) — the highest tier of French veterinary facility — located in Saint-Priest near Lyon, founded around 2019 with 71 employees. It operates as a multi-specialty referral hospital offering 13+ specialized units under one roof, including Cardiology, Surgery, Dermatology, Imaging, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Neurology, Exotic Pets (NAC), Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Emergency & Intensive Care, and Geriatrics & Palliative Care, supported by an on-site blood bank and a 24/7 emergency and intensive care service. The clinical team includes diplomates of European and American veterinary colleges (Dip. ECVS, Dip. ECVN, Dip. ACVIM, Dip. ECVZ) and a PhD-holding cardiologist, with technical capabilities spanning CT-scan, video-endoscopy, echocardiography, and advanced surgical procedures such as ventriculo-peritoneal shunt placement and diode laser ablation.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from professional veterinary services: specialist consultation fees, surgical procedures, emergency and intensive care, diagnostic imaging, and blood products. The go-to-market is sales-led and dual-channel: a referral network of general veterinary practitioners in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (supported by an AssistoVet referral platform, a liaison form, and continuing veterinary education), plus direct pet-owner consultations and walk-in emergencies 24/7. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with an installment payment option offered to consumers. Geographic scope is regional, anchored to the greater Lyon metropolitan area, with no disclosed expansion beyond a single physical site.

Name

CHV OnlyVet

Legal name

OnlyVet, Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire

Website

https://onlyvet.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CHV OnlyVet is a private multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital near Lyon, France, offering 13+ specialty units and 24/7 emergency care to pet owners and referring veterinarians across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, staffed by board-certified diplomates with advanced imaging and surgical capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

Keywords

• Veterinary specialist services
• Veterinary referral hospital
• Advanced veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary emergency care
• Veterinary surgical procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Priest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary consultation fees: Revenue generated from specialized veterinary consultations across 13 different specialties including cardiology, surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and exotic animal care.
2. Surgical procedures: Revenue from complex surgical interventions including orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, oncological surgery, and ophthalmological procedures.
3. Emergency and intensive care services: 24/7 emergency veterinary services with intensive care unit providing continuous monitoring and treatment for critical patients.
4. Diagnostic imaging services: Advanced imaging services including CT-scan, echocardiography, ultrasound, and radiography for diagnostic purposes.
5. Blood products and transfusion services: Blood bank services providing packed red blood cells and plasma products for transfusion, with monthly blood collection days.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OnlyVet operates a Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire (CHV) — the highest-tier veterinary hospital in France — delivering multi-specialty veterinary care across 13+ specialized units including cardiology, surgery, dermatology, imaging, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, exotic pet medicine, and 24/7 emergency and intensive care. The hospital combines specialist consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT-scan, echocardiography, endoscopy), complex surgical procedures, and an on-site blood bank, serving both referred patients from general practitioners and direct pet owner consultations.

Product overview

CHV OnlyVet is a multi-specialty Veterinary Hospital Center (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire) offering comprehensive veterinary care through 14 specialized units. The hospital provides a unified platform of services including Cardiology, Surgery, Dermatology, Imaging, Internal Medicine, Behavior Medicine, Neurology, Exotic Pet Medicine (NAC), Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Emergency & Intensive Care, and Geriatrics & Palliative Care. Additional services include a Blood Bank, Animal Transport, Online Referral Platform, and 24/7 Anti-Poison Center. The hospital operates 24/7 for emergencies with specialized veterinarians providing advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiology Unit Specialized cardiology unit providing diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in companion animals.
• Surgery Unit Advanced surgical unit performing complex procedures including orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, and minimally invasive techniques such as ventriculo-peritoneal shunt placement and diode laser ablation.
• Dermatology Unit Specialized dermatology unit for diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions in companion animals.
• Imaging Unit Advanced imaging services including radiography, ultrasound, CT-scan, and MRI for comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
• Internal Medicine Unit Comprehensive internal medicine unit handling complex medical cases including metabolic disorders, endocrine diseases, and gastroenterology.
• Behavior Medicine Unit Veterinary behavioral medicine unit addressing behavioral disorders and providing behavioral assessments and treatment plans.
• Neurology Unit Specialized neurology unit for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders including seizures, spinal cord diseases, and brain conditions.
• NAC (Exotic Pets) Unit Exotic pet medicine unit providing specialized care for rabbits, ferrets, rodents, and other exotic companion animals (Nouveaux Animaux de Compagnie).
• Nutrition Unit Veterinary nutrition unit offering dietary consultations and nutritional management for companion animals.
• Oncology Unit Comprehensive oncology unit providing cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, chemotherapy, and supportive care.
• Ophthalmology Unit Specialized ophthalmology unit for diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions in companion animals, including advanced procedures such as lateral orbitotomy with zygomatic arch osteotomy.
• Emergency and Intensive Care Unit 24/7 emergency and intensive care services providing urgent medical attention, critical care monitoring, and toxicology hotline support for companion animals.
• Geriatrics and Palliative Care Unit Specialized unit providing geriatric care and palliative medicine for aging animals and those with chronic conditions.
• Blood Bank Blood bank service providing blood products (packed red blood cells and plasma) for transfusions, with monthly donation drives and on-site blood product preparation, performing approximately 6 transfusions per month.
• Animal Transport Service (Taxi Animalier) Animal transport service facilitating safe transfer of patients to and from the hospital.
• Referral Platform Online platform (AssistoVet) for veterinarians to refer cases, submit referral forms (Feuille de liaison), and access patient reports.
• Veterinary Training and Continuing Education Continuing education and training programs offered to referring veterinarians to maintain and develop professional skills.
• Anti-Poison Center 24/7 toxicology hotline and emergency consultation service for poisoning cases in companion animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful surgical treatment of acquired hydrocephalus with complete resolution of ventricular dilation at 6-month MRI follow-up
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Véto OnlineminorOthersWebsite design and development partner responsible for the OnlyVet website (conception by Véto online).
• PixyMediaminorOthersMedia/photography partner credited for professional imagery used on the OnlyVet website and marketing materials.
• AssistoVetcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the referral form platform (formulaires.assistovet.fr/chv-onlyvet/referer) and case report platform (plateforme.assistovet.fr/76a686990/) used for veterinarian communications and documentation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Vetoquinol: French-headquartered global animal health pharmaceutical company. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — a relevant industry player and potential partner/supplier within the French veterinary ecosystem.
• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire (CHUV) - VetAgro Sup: University veterinary teaching hospital located in Lyon (close to OnlyVet). Not a for-profit peer, but a key comparator for specialist caseload, residency training pipeline, and referral dynamics in the same catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Anicura: European network of veterinary clinics and specialty animal hospitals (now part of IVC Evidensia group). Comparable as a broad incumbent building specialty referral capacity that may absorb general-practice referral flow.
• IVC Evidensia: Europe's largest veterinary group, owning general practices, specialty referral hospitals and emergency clinics across multiple countries. Comparable as an incumbent consolidator that increasingly competes for specialist caseload and referral partnerships.

Direct peers

• CHV Pommery: Multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Reims, France. Operates as a referral-based CHV with specialists across core disciplines — directly comparable to OnlyVet's positioning as a regional specialty referral center.
• CHV Languedocia: Multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in Montpellier, France. Same Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire model with multiple specialties, advanced imaging, and 24/7 emergency — a regional CHV peer in southern France.
• CHV Nordvet: Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire in the Lille/Nord region of France operating a multi-specialty referral model with emergency services, directly comparable in structure and service mix to OnlyVet.
• CHV Saint-Martin: Veterinary hospital center in Caen, France providing multi-specialty referral services and 24/7 emergency. Comparable as a French regional CHV peer with similar service breadth.
• CHV Frégis: Largest multi-specialty veterinary hospital center (CHV) in the Paris region. Directly comparable as a French CHV offering board-certified specialists across cardiology, surgery, oncology, neurology, imaging and 24/7 emergency — the closest analogue to OnlyVet at national scale.

Regional players

• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Saint-Hubert: Belgian multi-specialty veterinary hospital with referral and emergency services. Comparable CHV-style model, but operates across Belgium rather than France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4ezXbt1ffgmB22vBC5hTIQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/onlyvet.lyon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onlyvet
• Instagraminstagram.com/chv_onlyvet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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