Parks Veterinary Clinic

What Parks Veterinary Clinic does

Park Veterinary Centre is an AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary hospital operating from a 6,800+ sq ft purpose-built facility in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving pet owners across the Sherwood Park and Edmonton metropolitan area since April 1, 1997. The clinic offers a comprehensive service mix spanning preventive wellness (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, diet and nutrition), diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, laboratory, allergy testing), dentistry (with a dedicated SMILE dental suite installed in 2018), surgery (spay/neuter, soft tissue), laser therapy, urgent care drop-off, grooming, federally accredited domestic and international health certificates, and end-of-life services (euthanasia, cremation, memorial products). Care is delivered by a multi-veterinarian team that includes associates with specialty interest in exotic species (reptiles, fish, amphibians, small mammals) alongside Registered Veterinary Technologists, tech assistants, groomers, and customer service staff. The clinic is owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a US-based veterinary services platform headquartered in Westlake Village, California.

The business model is a fee-for-service professional services model: revenue is generated through per-visit charges for clinical services, per-procedure surgery and dental fees, unit-priced grooming appointments scheduled by phone, and a supplementary e-commerce stream via the integrated MyVetStore.ca online store selling veterinarian-recommended food, treats, and supplies with home delivery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: walk-ins, phone bookings, online appointment scheduling through the website, and a mobile engagement layer via the PetPage app, which allows clients to access electronic medical records, request appointments, and request prescription refills. The clinic differentiates on AAHA accreditation (evaluated against ~900 standards every three years), over 27 years of operating history, a third-party "Top 7 Most Trusted Vet Clinics in Edmonton" designation by Clever Canadian, and an explicit "AAA" service philosophy (Availability, Amiability, Ability) supported by same-day and next-day appointment availability and an urgent care drop-off offering.

Customer segments are pet owners of dogs and cats as the primary segment, with a secondary segment of exotic pet owners (ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, reptiles, birds). The geographic footprint is regional — Sherwood Park and greater Edmonton — with no evidence of multi-site expansion. Leadership includes Dr. Tara Zachar as interim Managing Veterinarian and Amber Letendre as interim Hospital Manager & Head Groomer, covering the extended maternity leaves of two senior staff through 2026 and 2027 respectively.

Name

Parks Veterinary Clinic

Legal name

National Veterinary Associates

Website

https://parkveterinarycentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Park Veterinary Centre is an AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary hospital in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving Edmonton-area pet owners since 1997 with comprehensive wellness, surgical, dental, diagnostic, exotic animal, grooming, and end-of-life services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Veterinary medical services
• Pet healthcare
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet grooming services
• Veterinary surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherwood Park

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care services. Revenue is generated through per-visit fees and service-based billing.
2. Pet Grooming Services: Grooming services including bathing, coat brushing, ear cleaning, anal gland expressing, and shearing. Revenue generated through per-service fees, with appointments scheduled in advance.
3. Diet & Nutrition Products: Sale of veterinarian-recommended food, treats, and supplies through online store integration with MyVetStore.ca, offering delivery options to pet owners.
4. End-of-Life Care Services: Euthanasia and cremation services with aftercare options including communal and private cremation, urns, and keepsakes.
5. Health Certificates & Travel Documentation: Domestic and international health certificates for pet travel, issued as a federally accredited veterinarian practice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Park Veterinary Centre is a single-location AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic, preventive, grooming, and end-of-life care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Services are delivered in-person at its Sherwood Park facility and supplemented by an online store for pet supplies and a mobile app for digital patient record access and appointment management.

Product overview

Park Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of pet healthcare services. The clinic operates as a single facility providing general wellness care (dentistry, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, diet and nutrition), diagnostic services (radiography, ultrasounds, laboratory services, allergy testing), surgery (spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery), urgent care, grooming, travel certificates, and end-of-life care (euthanasia and cremation). The clinic is AAHA-accredited and CVMA-affiliated, and offers specialized services such as laser therapy for chronic pain and wound treatment. Services are delivered through a team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technologists, and support staff at their Sherwood Park/Edmonton facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Preventive Care Annual wellness exams evaluating overall pet health, early problem detection, and preventive care planning to keep pets on track for long healthy lives. Intended for pet owners seeking routine preventive healthcare for dogs, cats, and other pets.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination against viral and bacterial diseases including Parvovirus, Distemper, Rabies, and Lyme Disease. Intended for pet owners seeking core and lifestyle immunization for dogs and cats.
• Dentistry Dental exams, cleanings, polishing, digital radiographs, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery for dogs and cats, delivered in the SMILE Dental Suite. Intended for pet owners seeking comprehensive oral care for their pets.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical sterilization procedures intended to help pets live longer, healthier lives and control unwanted animal populations.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Common soft tissue surgical procedures for medical conditions unrelated to joints or bones, performed at the hospital.
• Radiography Routine radiographic imaging used to identify illness or injury when pets are sick or have suffered trauma.
• Diagnostic Ultrasounds Ultrasound imaging for evaluating heart conditions, internal organs, cysts, and tumors in pets.
• Laboratory Services In-house diagnostic testing to identify health problems so proper treatment can begin before conditions worsen.
• Allergy Testing and Treatment Allergy testing and treatment to relieve symptoms and protect pets from irritation.
• Microchipping Microchip identification for reliable pet identification and reunion with owners if lost.
• Parasite Control Preventive measures against fleas, ticks, and heartworms year-round to inhibit potential outbreaks.
• Diet & Nutrition Nutritional counseling and diet planning based on life stage, breed, activity level, and health issues to maintain healthy weight, including sale of veterinarian-recommended food via MyVetStore.ca.
• Laser Therapy Therapeutic laser treatment for chronic pain, wound healing, and related conditions in pets.
• Urgent Care Same-day and next-day appointments plus drop-off service for minor health concerns and emergencies in pets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of service to Sherwood Park and Edmonton community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetPagecoreTechnology or IntegrationPark Veterinary Centre has partnered with PetPage to offer a mobile application enabling pet owners to access electronic medical records, request appointments electronically, and request prescription refills at any time convenient for them. This digital engagement tool enhances client experience and operational efficiency.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company/ownership group of Park Veterinary Centre. As part of NVA's network of pet resorts, veterinary hospitals, and clinics, the practice benefits from corporate resources, shared technology infrastructure, and centralized privacy and compliance frameworks.
• Clever CanadianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party recognition listing identifying Park Veterinary Centre as one of the Top 7 Most Trusted Vet Clinics in Edmonton, providing marketing credibility and exposure within the local market.
• SpawtsminorOthersThird-party supplier providing keepsakes and urns imagery for the clinic's end-of-life care services, enabling the clinic to offer memorial options to grieving pet owners.
• ADA Site Compliance (ADASC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party accessibility partner engaged by NVA to perform website accessibility auditing, including analysis of content structure, accessibility evaluation, and reporting to ensure the website is usable by guests who use assistive technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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