Salem Veterinary Clinic

What Salem Veterinary Clinic does

Salem Veterinary Clinic (operating as Salem Veterinary Hospital) is an independent, single-location companion animal veterinary practice located at 2159 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 105B, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The practice serves dog and cat owners in the Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads area with a full lifecycle service menu: wellness exams, individualized vaccinations, spay/neuter, professional dental care with digital dental X-rays, in-house diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, heartworm, digital radiology), general surgery, same-day urgent care, and end-of-life/hospice services. Care is delivered by Practice Owner Dr. Sheffield (DVM, University of Florida, 1984) with Dr. Celec-Holt as associate doctor (joined March 2024) and Dr. Giles and Dr. Rif as relief doctors, supported by two licensed veterinary technicians, a practice manager, and front-desk and assistant staff.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer professional services model: appointments are scheduled by phone or through a PetDesk-powered online booking system, same-day slots and walk-ins are accommodated when staffing permits, and there is no public pricing. A Covetrus-powered online pharmacy extends the offering with home delivery of prescriptions and preventatives, functioning as an affiliate/referral revenue layer. The technology footprint is standard veterinary equipment (digital X-ray, in-house lab, anesthesia monitoring) plus off-the-shelf SaaS integrations (PetDesk, Covetrus, WV3.io for forms, InTouch Practice Communications for the website); there is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, and no app.

Commercially, Salem Veterinary Clinic is a privately held, owner-operated practice with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no M&A history. Marketing is local and low-cost: organic search, word-of-mouth referrals, community presence, and the website. The practice was established under Dr. Sheffield's ownership in 2021, following her 14-year tenure as a relief veterinarian across Hampton Roads since 2007. Strategic activity to date is operational rather than transformational — adding an associate doctor, promoting a practice manager, and layering digital scheduling and pharmacy partnerships — with all revenue tied to one physical location.

Name

Salem Veterinary Clinic

Legal name

Salem Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://salemvetvb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Salem Veterinary Clinic (operating as Salem Veterinary Hospital) is an independent, single-location companion animal veterinary practice in Virginia Beach, VA, serving dog and cat owners with full lifecycle care — wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics, urgent care, and end-of-life services — via same-day appointments, PetDesk online booking, and a Covetrus online pharmacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAK), Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC), Animal Health OTC Retail (Parasite Control, Basic Care) (HLAMAIAJ), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet healthcare
• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital
• Pet wellness care

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Professional Services: Revenue generated from consultations, wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, and diagnostic services for dogs and cats. Services are provided on an appointment basis with same-day availability for urgent needs.
2. Urgent Care Services: Same-day urgent veterinary care for non-life-threatening medical issues, accommodating walk-ins when staffing permits.
3. Online Pharmacy/Retail: Partnered with Covetrus online pharmacy for pet medications, preventatives, and health products with home delivery option.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Salem Veterinary Clinic is a full-service companion animal hospital that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs and cats in Virginia Beach, VA. Core offerings include wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, dental care, in-house diagnostics, general surgery, urgent care, and end-of-life care. The clinic complements its in-person services with an online pharmacy (via Covetrus) for prescription refills and pet products with home delivery.

Product overview

Salem Veterinary Hospital is a single-location veterinary practice providing comprehensive pet healthcare services in Virginia Beach, VA. The clinic operates as an integrated service hub offering eight core service lines: Wellness Care, Vaccinations, Spay & Neuter Surgery, Dental Care, Diagnostics (in-house lab and digital X-rays), Surgery, End-of-Life Care, and Urgent Care. The practice complements its clinical services with an online pharmacy store powered by Covetrus for prescription refills and product delivery. Same-day appointments are available, and the clinic focuses on dogs and cats exclusively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Care Routine wellness exams for dogs and cats including nose-to-tail physical evaluations, weight checks, oral health assessments, preventive screenings, and personalized recommendations.
• Vaccinations Individualized vaccination services for dogs and cats based on age, lifestyle, and risk, including core vaccines (Rabies, DAPP, FVRCP) and lifestyle-based optional vaccines.
• Spay & Neuter Surgery Surgical sterilization procedures for cats and dogs at all life stages, including pre-surgical examination, anesthesia, and post-operative recovery care.
• Dental Care Professional teeth cleanings for cats and dogs performed under general anesthesia, including digital dental X-rays, scaling, polishing, extractions, and treatment for dental disease.
• Diagnostics In-house laboratory testing and digital X-ray services for dogs and cats, including complete blood counts, blood chemistry panels, urinalysis, fecal parasite testing, and heartworm screening.
• Surgery General surgical services for dogs and cats including spay/neuter, enucleation, growth and tumor excision, bladder stone removal, limb/tail amputation, ear hematoma repair, and oral surgery.
• End-of-Life Care Hospice care and pet euthanasia services for dogs and cats, providing comfort-focused support, private consultations, gentle sedation, and aftercare guidance including cremation and burial options.
• Urgent Care Same-day urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats with non-life-threatening medical issues including injuries, infections, allergic reactions, and behavioral changes, with walk-in accommodation when staffing permits.
• Online Store Covetrus-powered online pharmacy store offering prescription refills, pet products, and home delivery approved by the Salem Veterinary Hospital veterinary team.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPetDesk provides the online appointment booking platform for Salem Veterinary Hospital, enabling pet owners to request appointments through their website.
• CovetruscoreTechnology or IntegrationCovetrus powers the online pharmacy store for Salem Veterinary Hospital, offering pet medications, preventatives, and health products with home delivery options approved by their veterinary team.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the U.S., operating inside PetSmart locations and standalone hospitals. Directly comparable as a primary-care clinic for dogs and cats offering wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics to mass-market pet owners.
• Thrive Affordable Vet Care: Network of general-practice veterinary clinics positioned around accessible, transparent pricing and walk-in availability. Highly comparable as a community-focused primary-care clinic emphasizing convenience and full-service care.
• Heart + Paw: Multi-location general practice veterinary brand offering wellness, dental, surgery, and grooming with a modern, hospitality-driven experience. Comparable as a community-rooted primary-care clinic for dogs and cats in similar suburban geographies.
• Petfolk: General-practice veterinary startup emphasizing same-day appointments, transparent pricing, and a modern client experience. Directly comparable positioning to Salem's convenience-led, full-service community practice model.
• Bond Vet: Primary-care veterinary clinic chain offering wellness, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry with an emphasis on tech-enabled booking and walk-in availability. Comparable on service mix and convenience-oriented positioning.
• CityVet: Group of independently owned companion-animal veterinary clinics offering full primary care including wellness, dental, surgery, and boarding. Comparable as a community-anchored general practice with a similar service menu.
• PetVet Care Centers: Network of general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-site primary-care operator offering the same broad service lines (wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics) as Salem.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: National network of standalone veterinary hospitals including general practice and specialty services. Comparable as a primary-care provider offering wellness, surgery, dental, and diagnostics with the same broad service model as Salem.

Emerging players

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Comparable as the destination Salem's urgent-care clients are referred to on weekends/after-hours; represents both an indirect competitor for urgent cases and a referral partner for higher-acuity work.
• Modern Animal: Membership-based general-practice veterinary platform offering wellness, urgent care, and surgery through tech-enabled clinics. Comparable as a modern, accessibility-focused primary-care model targeting a similar pet-owner demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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