Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac

What Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac does

Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac is an independent, family-owned veterinary clinic legally organized as SARL RIC ET RAC, founded in July 1922 in Cannes by the Cantenot cousins and relocated to its current Le Cannet site in the 1970s. The clinic provides comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services for companion animals — dogs, cats, and exotic pets (Nouveaux Animaux de Compagnie, "NAC") — serving individual pet owners across the Cannes/Le Cannet catchment in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The practice operates continuously, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including public holidays, supported by a team of 14 veterinarians (including board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, NAC medicine, ophthalmology, and oncology) and 9 veterinary assistants.

The service portfolio is organized into specialist departments (Internal Medicine, Surgery, NAC, Medical Imaging, Intensive Care, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Hospitalization) and is backed by an advanced technical plateau renewed or inaugurated in 2022–2023: a Canon Aquilon Lightning 32-slice CT scanner, digital radiography, dual-probe high-frequency ultrasound, high-definition rigid and flexible endoscopy, CO2 surgical and medical lasers, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, four dedicated operating theaters, and five species-specific hospitalization rooms. This technical capacity positions the clinic as a referral destination for general practices in the region, in addition to its first-line caseload.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fee-for-service: customers access consultations and planned procedures via the PlanningVeto online booking platform, walk-in emergency services at the clinic, and ancillary pharmaceutical and pet-food purchases through the VetoAvenue online storefront. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The clinic is a member of the MyVetFrance professional veterinary network and accepts referral cases from regional general practitioners for advanced imaging, complex surgery, ophthalmology, oncology, and NAC medicine. Ownership remains with the founding family, with no external investment, parent company, or private equity involvement disclosed, and Nadège Drach serves as Administrative and Financial Director while Dr. Marc Leclerc leads the practice as Director of the clinic and head of surgery.

Name

Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac

Legal name

SARL RIC ET RAC

Website

https://ricetrac.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent, family-owned veterinary clinic in Le Cannet near Cannes, France, founded 1922; operates 24/7 with 14 veterinarians and 9 assistants delivering general, emergency, surgical, imaging, oncology, ophthalmology, and exotic pet (NAC) services on a 550m² specialist-equipped site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary surgery
• Exotic pet medicine
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Cannet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation Services: Revenue from general and specialized veterinary consultations for companion animals including internal medicine, emergency care, and specialized services
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical interventions including orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, and specialized procedures such as TPLO, fracture repair, herniated disc surgery, ureteral bypass (SUB), and brachycephalic syndrome corrections
3. Hospitalization Services: Revenue from animal hospitalization including dedicated spaces for cats (16 glass boxes), dogs (small, medium, and large breed boxes), NAC (mammals, birds, reptiles), intensive care, and contagious disease isolation
4. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from medical imaging including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT scanning, and endoscopy examinations
5. Oncology Treatment: Revenue from cancer management including medical oncology with chemotherapy or non-cytotoxic therapies, oncological surgery, interventional oncology, and radiotherapy
6. NAC (Exotic Pet) Specialized Services: Specialized veterinary services for exotic animals including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, led by European specialist
7. Pharmacy and Product Sales: Revenue from veterinary pharmacy products and specialized pet food sold through the clinic and online partner VetoAvenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac is a full-service veterinary clinic providing preventive, medical, surgical, diagnostic imaging, hospitalization, and 24/7 emergency care for dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals (NAC) including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of 14 veterinarians (including European and American board-certified specialists) and 9 veterinary assistants, supported by an advanced technical plateau comprising CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, CO2 surgical laser, medical laser therapy, an in-house laboratory, four operating theaters, and five species-specific hospitalization rooms.

Product overview

Clinique Vétérinaire Ric et Rac is a veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of medical services for companion animals, exotic pets, and NAC (Nouveaux Animaux de Compagnie). The clinic operates as a unified service platform with specialized departments including Internal Medicine, Surgery, NAC (Exotic Pets), Medical Imaging, Intensive Care, Oncology, and Ophthalmology. The service portfolio is supported by advanced technical equipment including a Canon CT scanner (inaugurated 2023), digital radiography and ultrasound systems (renewed 2022), CO2 surgical and medical lasers, high-definition endoscopy, and a full in-house laboratory. Additional services include 24/7 emergency care, online appointment booking, and an online pet supply shop. The clinic spans 550m² with five dedicated hospitalization rooms and four surgical operating blocks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Médecine Interne (Internal Medicine)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency availability including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MyVetFrancecoreOthersVeterinary network membership providing professional collaboration, referral pathways, and shared resources among member clinics across France. The clinic is part of this network which facilitates knowledge sharing and case referrals.
• PlanningVetocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform partnership enabling pet owners to schedule veterinary appointments online. The clinic is integrated into the PlanningVeto booking system.
• VetoAvenueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline pet supplies and veterinary pharmacy partnership providing e-commerce platform for pet food, medications, and care products. Clinic products are available through this online storefront.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IVC Evidensia: One of the largest veterinary groups in Europe, operating numerous clinics and hospitals in France. A consolidator peer and potential competitor for talent and referral flow.
• AniCura: Large European veterinary group with multiple specialty and emergency hospitals across France. Competes with Ric et Rac for referral cases and increasingly for general practice in the PACA region.

Direct peers

• CHV Languedocia: Specialty veterinary hospital near Montpellier serving the South of France, with a multi-specialty referral model similar to Ric et Rac, including surgery, internal medicine, imaging, and emergency care.
• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis (CHV Frégis): Major multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in the Paris region. Directly comparable to Ric et Rac as a French independent specialty/emergency veterinary hospital with surgery, internal medicine, imaging, and 24/7 emergency services.
• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Atlantia: Independent specialty veterinary hospital based in Nantes, offering surgery, internal medicine, imaging (including CT), and emergency services. Comparable in service mix and referral positioning to Ric et Rac.
• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Pommery: Independent specialty veterinary referral hospital in Reims with 24/7 emergency, surgery, internal medicine, and imaging. Closely matches Ric et Rac's specialty referral positioning and emergency-first model.
• Advetia Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire: Paris-area specialty referral veterinary hospital offering internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and imaging. Comparable in scale and specialty focus to Ric et Rac.

Regional players

• VetAgro Sup - Campus Vétérinaire de Lyon: University veterinary teaching hospital in Lyon offering referral and specialty services. Comparable in service breadth (surgery, internal medicine, imaging, emergency) but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ricetrac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinique-v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaire-ric-et-rac

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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