Riverside Animal Hospital North

What Riverside Animal Hospital North does

Riverside Animal Hospital North is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital operating on Manhattan's Upper West Side since 1994. The practice is owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a major veterinary practice group, and serves local cat and dog owners with comprehensive services spanning preventive wellness exams, vaccinations, dental procedures (cleaning, polishing, extractions, oral surgery), soft tissue surgery (spay/neuter, hernia repair, mass removal, splenectomy), diagnostics (in-house laboratory, radiography, ultrasound, EKG, allergy testing), therapeutic laser treatment, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, urgent care during regular hours, end-of-life services (euthanasia, cremation), and federally accredited domestic and international pet travel health certificates. The hospital holds AAHA accreditation evaluated on approximately 900 standards, AVMA membership, and IVAS membership.

The hospital generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service professional charges collected at the point of care, with a secondary retail stream from prescription pet food and medicine sold via its online storefront (shop.riversideanimalhospitalnorth.com). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers book appointments online or by phone, walk-ins are accepted for emergencies during regular hours, and the practice uses the PetOne Veterinary App for engagement, Scratchpay third-party financing to lower affordability barriers, and promotional pricing ($50 off first visit, shelter adopter discounts, pet-care-business discounts) to drive new client acquisition. Distribution is concentrated entirely at a single physical location at 250 W 108th St, New York, NY.

The practice is staffed by two named associate veterinarians—Dr. Aleksandra Skorobogatova (University College Dublin) and Dr. Kaela Toback (Cornell University)—and operates referral partnerships with three after-hours emergency providers (BluePearl Midtown NYC, Veterinary Emergency Group, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center) plus discount partnerships with six animal shelters and pet-care businesses. The practice has no disclosed subsidiaries, funding rounds, acquisitions, AI capabilities, or patent portfolio; it functions as a stable, single-site neighborhood clinical asset within NVA's broader portfolio.

Name

Riverside Animal Hospital North

Legal name

Riverside Animal Hospital North

Website

https://riversideanimalhospitalnorth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riverside Animal Hospital North is an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary hospital on Manhattan's Upper West Side, operating since 1994 under National Veterinary Associates, serving local cat and dog owners with preventive, diagnostic, surgical, dental, and travel-certificate services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Small animal veterinary care
• Veterinary surgery services
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet travel certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Professional Services: Fee-for-service veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency services. Revenue generated through direct client payments at time of service.
2. Product Sales: Sale of pet food, medicine, and supplies through the online shop (shop.riversideanimalhospitalnorth.com). Clients can order food and medicine directly for home delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverside Animal Hospital North is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital on Manhattan's Upper West Side providing comprehensive small animal (cat and dog) medical care since 1994. The practice delivers preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, therapy, emergency services, and travel documentation for pets, supplemented by an online shop for pet food and medicines and the PetOne Veterinary App for client engagement.

Product overview

Riverside Animal Hospital North is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital on Manhattan's Upper West Side providing comprehensive pet healthcare since 1994. The hospital operates as a unified care platform offering preventive care services (Wellness & Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Parasite Control, Diet & Nutrition), diagnostic services (Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasounds, EKG, Laboratory Services, Allergy Testing), surgical services (Spay & Neuter, Soft Tissue Surgery), therapy services (Laser Therapy, Veterinary Acupuncture), dental care, travel certificates (Domestic and International Health Certificates), emergency care, and end-of-life services (Euthanasia, Cremation). Additional patient-facing digital services include Online Appointment Booking, Pet Food & Medicine Ordering, and access to the PetOne Veterinary App for convenient health management. The hospital's over 25 years of experience is complemented by AAHA accreditation validating adherence to approximately 900 rigorous veterinary standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Preventive Care Annual wellness exams that evaluate pets' overall health, detect problems before they become serious, and include comprehensive examinations, diagnostic tests, vaccinations, and disease screenings for cats and dogs.
• Vaccinations Preventative vaccination services protecting cats and dogs against diseases including Parvovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Distemper, Lyme Disease, Panleukopenia, Feline Leukemia Virus, and Rabies.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental care including teeth cleaning and polishing with modern ultrasonic equipment, tooth extractions, minor oral surgery, and periodontal disease prevention under general anesthesia.
• Diet & Nutrition Nutritional counseling services for cats and dogs including weight management, life-stage diet transitions, and specialized diets for conditions such as obesity or food allergies.
• Spay & Neuter Surgical sterilization procedures including ovariohysterectomy for females and castration for males, performed with advanced pain management and IV catheter support.
• Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms) Preventive treatments and screenings for internal and external parasites in cats and dogs, including heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, fleas, and ticks.
• Microchipping Permanent identification through microchip injection between the shoulder blades, enabling lost cats and dogs to be reunited with their owners via universal microchip readers.
• Radiography X-ray imaging services for diagnosing illness, injury, arthritis, tumors, bladder stones, lung abnormalities, and evaluating bone, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems in cats and dogs.
• Diagnostic Ultrasounds Ultrasound imaging for evaluating heart conditions, detecting organ abnormalities, cysts, and tumors, and pregnancy diagnosis with real-time monitoring capabilities.
• EKG (Electrocardiography) Electrocardiography services to measure heart electrical activity, screen for heart conditions, evaluate heart rhythm, and identify abnormalities in heartbeat patterns.
• Laboratory Services In-house diagnostic laboratory testing including blood work, urinalysis, and intestinal parasite tests to evaluate kidneys, liver, pancreas, endocrine system, and screen for various conditions.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Non-bone related surgical procedures including hernia repairs, mass removals, cystotomy, abdominal exploratory surgery, splenectomy, and wound management for cats and dogs.
• Laser Therapy Surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive treatment using high-powered therapeutic laser light to reduce pain and inflammation and speed healing for post-surgical recovery, wounds, arthritis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative joint diseases.
• Veterinary Acupuncture Acupuncture services provided by IVAS-certified veterinarians for pain management and complementary treatment of various conditions in cats and dogs.
• Domestic Health Certificates Travel health certificates for cats, dogs, or other animals traveling within the USA, issued by federally accredited veterinarians.
• International Health Certificates International travel certificates (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for healthy cats and dogs to travel with owners outside the USA, ensuring compliance with destination country requirements.
• Euthanasia Humane end-of-life care with a peaceful, controlled euthanasia process including sedation administration and family time for final farewells for cats and dogs.
• Cremation Memorial services for deceased pets including cremation options with buried remains, urns, or commemorative keepsake items.
• Allergy Testing & Treatment Diagnosis and treatment for skin, bacterial, and food allergies in cats and dogs including hypoallergenic diet testing and referral to specialists when needed.
• Emergency Veterinary Care Emergency veterinary services during regular hours for urgent pet health situations including breathing difficulties, broken bones, wounds, heatstroke, seizures, and other critical conditions in cats and dogs, with walk-in availability and after-hours referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show 50% of all dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease; that number jumps to 80% in pets 3 years or older
• +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

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetOne Veterinary AppcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe hospital uses the PetOne Veterinary App for managing pet healthcare appointments and customer engagement. Pet owners can download the app for convenient access to veterinary services.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital Midtown NYCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-hours emergency referral partner for pet emergencies occurring outside regular hospital hours. Located at 410 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019.
• Veterinary Emergency GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-hours emergency referral partner for urgent pet care needs outside regular hospital hours. Located at 1215 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065.
• Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-hours emergency referral partner for advanced veterinary emergency care. Located at 510 E 62nd Street, New York, NY.
• NYCACC (New York City Animal Care Centers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from NYCACC qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.
• ASPCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from ASPCA qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.
• Bide A WeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from Bide A Wee qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.
• Animal HavenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from Animal Haven qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.
• Humane SocietyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from Humane Society qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.
• Dessin Animal ShelterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShelter partner for new adopter discount program. Pet adopters from Dessin Animal Shelter qualify for 30% off first exam and additional promotions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC): Largest non-profit animal hospital in NYC delivering primary, specialty, and emergency veterinary care with advanced diagnostics and 24/7 service. Comparable in companion animal clinical scope, though significantly larger scale and academic-grade capabilities.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain with a Midtown NYC location that serves as Riverside's referral destination for after-hours emergencies. Comparable in companion-animal clinical capability but broader specialty-and-emergency focus rather than primary care.
• VetCor: Large multi-state veterinary practice group operating hundreds of companion-animal hospitals under a corporate umbrella similar to NVA. Comparable in single-location small-animal clinical services backed by multi-site operating scale and group purchasing.

Direct peers

• Bond Vet: NYC-based companion animal veterinary clinic chain offering wellness, urgent care, and surgical services with a tech-forward booking experience. Directly comparable to Riverside in service mix, customer base (Manhattan pet owners), and small-animal focus.
• Pure Paws Veterinary Care: Multi-location NYC companion animal veterinary practice providing wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care. Comparable in small-animal primary care services and Manhattan/Hudson Yards customer footprint.
• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-based primary care veterinary practice operating in NYC, offering wellness exams, diagnostics, and surgery with a digital-first member app. Comparable in companion-animal focus, Manhattan target market, and emphasis on modern client experience.
• University Animal Hospital: Manhattan-based full-service companion animal veterinary hospital providing wellness, surgery, dental, and boarding services. Comparable independent small-animal primary care practice serving a similar NYC urban pet-owner demographic.
• Heart of Chelsea Animal Hospital: Manhattan-based full-service small animal veterinary hospital with wellness, surgery, dental, and boarding services. Comparable single-city companion animal practice targeting similar pet-owner demographics.
• West Village Veterinary Hospital: Long-established Manhattan small-animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive wellness, surgical, dental, and diagnostic services. Directly comparable single-location companion animal practice serving a similar affluent NYC neighborhood.

Regional players

• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): NYC-based emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital chain. Riverside refers after-hours emergencies to VEG at 1215 2nd Avenue — directly comparable companion animal clinical model, but VEG specializes in emergency medicine rather than full primary care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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