SAVE - Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency

What SAVE - Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency does

SAVE (Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency) is an emergency and referral veterinary practice based in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, founded in 2016. The clinic delivers after-hours emergency care and specialty referral services to pet owners and referring general-practice veterinarians across Southern Alberta and the south Calgary metropolitan area. Its clinical scope spans emergency triage, soft-tissue and advanced surgery, CT imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, X-ray, in-house bloodwork, and oncology including chemotherapy, positioning SAVE as a relatively full-service emergency and specialty facility for its catchment.

The business operates on a fee-for-service model, charging per procedure and per service rendered to pet owners, with referrals sourced from area general practices and rescue partners. SAVE has layered adjacent commercial and community infrastructure on top of its core clinical offering, including Scratchpay for patient financing, MyVetStore for online retail of OTC and diet products, and the Raiya Hope Fund, a charitable mechanism that subsidizes care for rescue animals and financially constrained owners. Elizabeth Street Pet Hospital operates as a sister clinic within the same ownership group.

In mid-2026 the practice announced it will permanently close on August 30, 2026, with patient records transitioning to Fish Creek Pet Hospital. This terminal-date announcement reorients the near-term outlook from operations to orderly wind-down rather than continued scaling.

Name

SAVE - Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency

Legal name

Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency

Website

https://saveveterinary.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAVE is an emergency and referral veterinary practice in Okotoks, Alberta, founded in 2016, serving pet owners and referring vets across Southern Alberta with CT, ultrasound, surgery, and oncology services. The clinic is permanently closing August 30, 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Emergency Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

akta.pro primary industry

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC)

Keywords

• Emergency veterinary services
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery
• Referral veterinary practice
• Animal emergency care

Headquarters

HQ city

Okotoks

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: Fee-for-service emergency and urgent care veterinary services provided 7 days a week including holidays. Services include stabilization, supportive care, and intensive care.
2. Diagnostic Services: Revenue from advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services including CT scans, endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, and bloodwork. Referrals come from primary veterinarians or urgent care admissions.
3. Surgical Procedures: Various surgical services including emergency, orthopedic, soft tissue, exploratory, and wound repair surgeries. Also includes spays and neuters. Surgeries performed by in-house veterinarians or referral surgeons.
4. Financing Partnership: Partnership with Scratchpay to provide financing options to pet owners, enabling them to pay for veterinary care over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAVE is an emergency and referral veterinary practice providing walk-in urgent care, advanced in-house diagnostics (CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bloodwork), and surgical services (emergency, orthopedic, soft tissue, exploratory, wound repair, spays/neuters) to pet owners in Southern Alberta. The clinic operates 7 days a week including holidays, also supporting primary care veterinarians through specialty referrals and rescue organizations through community partnerships.

Product overview

Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency (SAVE) is an emergency and referral veterinary practice offering a unified suite of emergency, diagnostic, and surgical services. The practice provides walk-in urgent care, advanced in-house diagnostics (CT scans, X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, bloodwork), and a comprehensive range of surgical procedures (emergency, orthopedic, soft tissue, exploratory, wound repair, spays/neuters). Additional services include euthanasia, lost pet reunification, wildlife care coordination, an online store, and a vet referral portal. The clinic operates 7 days a week including holidays with a team of over 25 veterinary professionals, and is scheduled to permanently close on August 30, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency, Critical Care, and Walk-Ins Round-the-clock emergency veterinary care for pets including stabilization, supportive and intensive care, transfers, and isolation unit services. Open 7 days a week including holidays, serving pet owners in Southern Alberta.
• Bloodwork Services In-house laboratory diagnostics including CBC (complete blood count), chemistry panels, electrolyte panels, and emergency blood tests with results typically received within minutes to hours.
• CT Scans Computerized Tomography imaging using rotating X-ray machines to create high-resolution cross-sectional and 3D images of pets' organs, tissues, and bones for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Endoscopy Minimally invasive diagnostic procedure using a flexible or rigid endoscope with video camera to examine intestines, colon, ear, throat, nose, and perform biopsies or object removal.
• Veterinary Surgery Comprehensive surgical procedures including emergency, orthopedic (TPLO, FHO), soft tissue, exploratory, and wound repair surgeries performed by experienced veterinarians.
• Spays and Neuters Reproductive surgical procedures for pets including spaying female pets and neutering male pets to prevent pregnancy, reduce health risks, and improve behavior.
• Ultrasounds and X-Rays Non-invasive imaging diagnostics including X-rays (radiographs) for bones and organs, standard ultrasounds, and cardiac ultrasounds (echocardiograms) for detailed internal visualization.
• Euthanasia Compassionate end-of-life care services providing pet owners with guidance and support during the difficult decision to end their pet's suffering humanely.
• Lost Pets and Injured Wildlife Services Lost pet reunification services including microchip scanning and tattoo identification, plus coordination with wildlife rehabilitation centers for injured wildlife.
• Online Store (MyVetStore) Online platform for purchasing prescription medications, pet food, and other veterinary supplies through MyVetStore integration with home delivery available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 56 pets helped through rescue partnerships since September 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Animal Blood BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Recurring Canine Blood Donor Clinics partnership to ensure life-saving blood products are available for critically ill pets across Alberta. Clinics have become community-centered events.
• Raiya Hope Fund (formerly Oscar Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Collaboration with ASPCA and rescue partners to help pets in unfortunate circumstances find safety and loving homes. Since September 2025, helped 56 pets through this fund.
• Fish Creek Pet HospitalcoreOthersTransition partner for SAVE's closure on August 30, 2026. Medical records will be transferred, and clients are directed to continue care at Fish Creek Pet Hospital at 15311 Bannister Rd SE, Calgary.
• Inclusion AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting community integration.
• Pound RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Pause 4 ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• BARC's RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Moe Dog Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Pawsitive MatchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• AARCSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Furball ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Heaven Can WaitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Alberta Bulldog RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• CB RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Rescue Friends Animal FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Meow FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Heart Mountain RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Megan's Rescue EffortsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual rescue effort organization partnering with SAVE for veterinary care and stabilization of rescued animals.
• Elizabeth Street Pet HospitalminorOthersSister clinic that will receive laboratory results and memorial items that do not arrive before the August 30, 2026 closure.
• Calgary Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelped locate original adopters for a cat missing 8 years, enabling an unforgettable reunion.
• ASPCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through the Raiya Hope Fund (formerly Oscar Fund) to help pets in unfortunate circumstances find safety and loving homes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• VCA Canada: National network of primary, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals operated under Mars Petcare. Competes with SAVE across multiple service lines and geographies with significantly greater capital, scale, and operational support.
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Large North American chain of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals. Comparable emergency/specialty/advanced-diagnostics stack but operates at significantly greater scale with corporate backing.

Others

• Calgary Humane Society: Major animal welfare organization in Calgary that SAVE has partnered with for reunification and community programming. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a clinical competitor, but materially relevant to the rescue/charity caseload SAVE services.

Regional players

• Guardian Veterinary Centre: Edmonton-based 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. Comparable emergency, surgery, and advanced diagnostic services but serves a different Alberta metropolitan market than SAVE.

Direct peers

• Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency: Alberta-based emergency and specialty veterinary group with locations serving Calgary and Edmonton. Comparable emergency/specialty referral model, equipment stack, and primary-care referral dependency.
• C.A.R.E. Centre Animal Hospital: Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre — provides 24/7 emergency, specialty, and referral services in the same metropolitan market as SAVE. Closest direct competitor for emergency walk-ins and DVM referrals.
• Fish Creek Pet Hospital: Calgary primary care and referral hospital named as SAVE's medical-records transition partner at closure. Comparable companion-animal clinical offering and geographic catchment, with capacity to absorb displaced SAVE clients.
• Western Veterinary Specialist Centre & Emergency: Calgary-based 24/7 emergency, critical care, and multi-specialty referral hospital. Directly comparable to SAVE's emergency and advanced diagnostic offering for the same Southern Alberta pet owner and referring-DVM base.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/save---southern-alberta-veterinary-emergency

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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