What UF Small Animal Hospital does

UF Small Animal Hospital is a veterinary teaching hospital operated as a department within the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, located at 2089 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, Florida. Established alongside the College in 1976, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care, primary care and advanced dentistry, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy), and a broad set of specialty services including cardiology, medical/radiation/surgical oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery (including total hip replacement), ophthalmology (including cataract surgery), dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and mobility medicine, zoological medicine, and reproduction. It is the only facility in Florida certified as a Level 1 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and is AAHA-accredited and a designated Cat Friendly Practice.

The hospital's most distinctive capability is its Open-Heart Surgery Program, one of few in the United States performing open-heart mitral valve repair surgery on dogs using cardiopulmonary bypass, with a specialized surgical team that includes a veterinary perfusionist. Other notable infrastructure includes a Canine Blood Donor Program supported by corporate sponsors (Hills Pet Nutrition, Merck Animal Health, Purina, Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis), an on-site pharmacy and diagnostic laboratories, and a clinical trials program. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical care, with specialty deposits of 75% of the high-end estimate required at admission and the balance due at discharge. Pricing is transaction-based and pay-as-you-go, with CareCredit accepted as a payment plan option; open-heart mitral valve surgery is priced at an estimated $48,000-$52,000.

The hospital operates a two-channel go-to-market: direct intake from pet owners (24/7 emergency phone line; specialty appointments scheduled through the call center) and a referral-based specialty channel that uses standardized forms and the rVetLink online portal for referring veterinarians to submit patient records and DICOM digital radiographs. A third channel serves Florida municipal shelters and 501(c)(3) rescue organizations through the donation-funded Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs program. As part of a state-funded public university, the hospital is not a venture-backed or equity-financed entity; its operations are supported through clinical revenue, university allocations, research grants, and charitable donations.

Name

UF Small Animal Hospital

Legal name

UF Small Animal Hospital (University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine)

Website

https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UF Small Animal Hospital is the University of Florida's veterinary teaching hospital in Gainesville, Florida, providing 24/7 emergency, specialty, and primary care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, including one of the few US centers performing open-heart mitral valve surgery. It serves individual pet owners, referring veterinarians, and Florida shelters via clinical revenue and academic operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers (HLAMACAE), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary specialty services
• Emergency veterinary care
• Small animal hospital
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary surgical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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 Medical Services: Fee-for-service veterinary medical care including emergency services, specialty consultations, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and primary care. Revenue is generated through direct patient care services with payment required at time of service or upon discharge.
2. Specialty Referral Services: Specialty veterinary services (cardiology, oncology, surgery, dentistry, etc.) billed at specialty rates with 75% deposit required at admission and balance due at discharge.
3. Open-Heart Surgery: High-cost surgical procedure with estimated cost of $48,000-$52,000 including surgery and in-hospital post-operative care. Additional costs include medications and follow-up appointments with local cardiologists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UF Small Animal Hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets through 24/7 emergency and critical care, primary care and dentistry, advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy), and a broad set of specialty services including cardiology with an open-heart mitral valve repair surgery program, oncology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, dermatology, integrative medicine, zoological medicine, and reproduction. Care is delivered by board-certified specialists, residents, interns, and veterinary technicians operating from a single main campus in Gainesville, Florida.

Product overview

UF Small Animal Hospital is a university-based veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. The hospital operates as a single unified healthcare facility offering both core services (Emergency & Critical Care, Primary Care & Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, ICU) and multiple specialty services (Cardiology with Open-Heart Surgery Program, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology including Cataract Surgery, Dermatology, Internal Medicine with subspecialty clinics in Diabetes/Endocrinology and Nephrology/Urology, Integrative & Mobility Medicine, Zoological Medicine, and Reproduction). Support services include a Canine Blood Donor Program, Anesthesia & Pain Management, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. The hospital also offers clinical studies/clinical trials, a rotating intern training program, and Pet Loss Support resources. It is AAHA-accredited and the only Level 1 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care facility in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency & Critical Care 24-hour emergency veterinary services providing evaluation and advanced critical care for small animals in a 24/7 Intensive Care Unit, staffed by board-certified specialists available at all times.
• Primary Care & Dentistry Well-pet care and advanced dog and cat dentistry including routine cleanings, dental radiography, and endodontics, provided in a university setting with access to specialty services.
• Diagnostic Imaging State-of-the-art imaging services including MRI (Toshiba Titan 1.5T), CT (Aquilion Toshiba 160-slice), digital radiography, ultrasonography, and nuclear scintigraphy.
• Cardiology Cardiac evaluation and treatment including echocardiography, ECG, and specialized clinics such as the Puppy Murmur Clinic for early detection of congenital heart conditions.
• Open-Heart Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Program Highly specialized surgical program offering open-heart mitral valve repair surgery for dogs with mitral valve disease, one of few veterinary centers in the US performing this procedure using cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Neurology & Neurosurgery Neurological evaluation and surgical treatment for conditions affecting the nervous system including seizures, paralysis, and spinal cord disorders.
• Orthopedic Surgery Advanced orthopedic surgical procedures including total hip replacement, fracture repair, and treatment for conditions such as patellar luxation and bone deformities.
• Cataract Surgery Cataract removal surgery for dogs and cats including pre-operative testing (ERG, ocular ultrasound), with a surgery package offering comprehensive care.
• Medical Oncology Cancer treatment services including lymphoma, leukemias, histiocytic sarcoma, and immunotherapy options such as GD2/GD3 melanoma and osteosarcoma vaccines.
• Radiation Oncology Radiation therapy for tumors including nasal tumors, brain tumors, oral tumors, osteosarcoma, heart base tumors, and feline injection site sarcomas.
• Surgical Oncology Surgical treatment for soft tissue sarcomas, mast cell tumors, osteosarcomas, liver tumors, adrenal tumors, and interventional radiology procedures.
• Internal Medicine Specialized care for complex internal conditions including diabetes, obesity, endocrinology, nephrology, urology, and infectious diseases.
• Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions in small animals including allergies, infections, and autoimmune diseases.
• Integrative & Mobility Medicine Complementary therapies including physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, and pain management to support mobility and recovery.
• Zoological Medicine Specialized care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Surgical procedures for soft tissue conditions including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital disorders.
• Reproduction Reproductive services for small animals including artificial insemination, pregnancy monitoring, and breeding consultations.
• Veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 24/7 critical care unit for severely ill patients offering advanced monitoring (arterial/venous pressure, blood gas analysis) and therapies including mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis.
• Canine Blood Donor Program Volunteer blood donation program for dogs meeting eligibility requirements, providing life-saving blood transfusions for critically ill canine patients.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing medications and pharmaceutical services for hospitalized and outpatient animals.
• Anesthesia, Pain Management & Operating Rooms Specialized anesthesia services and pain management for surgical procedures, staffed by experienced veterinary anesthesiologists.
• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories Comprehensive diagnostic testing services supporting clinical decisions with a wide array of tests for various conditions.
• Small Animal Rotating Intern Training Program Training program for recent veterinary graduates providing rotating experience across multiple specialty services.
• Small Animal Clinical Studies (Clinical Trials) Clinical trials for dogs, cats, and other small animals evaluating efficacy and safety of future treatments, therapies, and diagnostic tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surgical mitral valve repair offers significantly longer survival times than medical therapy for dogs with mitral valve disease
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hills Pet NutritionminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Canine Blood Donor Program, providing food and treats for canine blood donors.
• Merck Animal HealthminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting the Canine Blood Donor Program with preventive medications.
• PurinaminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Canine Blood Donor Program providing nutritional products for canine blood donors.
• Boehringer IngelheimminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Canine Blood Donor Program.
• ZoetisminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Canine Blood Donor Program.
• Sage Veterinary CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner that referred Bella the therapy dog for mitral valve surgery consultation at UF Small Animal Hospital.
• The Good Dog FoundationminorOthersManhattan-based organization that certified Bella as a therapy dog for animal-assisted interventions in hospitals, schools, and community programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MedVet: Veterinary specialty and emergency care hospital network with board-certified specialists across cardiology, oncology, surgery, neurology, and internal medicine. Direct peer to UF in delivering specialty referral and emergency services with comparable clinical capabilities and referral-veterinarian channels.
• NC State Veterinary Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital at North Carolina State University providing 24/7 emergency, specialty, and referral services with active clinical trials. Peer to UF as a Southeastern academic referral hospital competing for specialty case referrals.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering cardiology, oncology, surgery, internal medicine, and 24/7 emergency care across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to UF as a multi-specialty referral/emergency provider, but operating on a private multi-site model versus UF's single academic site.
• Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital offering multi-specialty referral, emergency, and advanced procedures (including a known open-heart mitral valve surgery program). Directly comparable to UF as a peer academic veterinary hospital with overlapping specialty and surgical capabilities.
• SAGE Veterinary Centers: Multi-location specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group in the San Francisco Bay Area. Comparable to UF in offering specialty referral, 24/7 emergency, and board-certified specialty services with a strong referring-veterinarian network.
• Ethos Veterinary Health: Veterinary specialty hospital group with a portfolio of referral and emergency centers across the U.S. Comparable to UF in offering advanced specialty services (cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, surgery) supported by board-certified specialists and complex case management.
• Cornell University Hospital for Animals: Academic veterinary teaching hospital within Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine delivering specialty, emergency, and primary care with active clinical research. Peer to UF as a university-affiliated teaching hospital with multi-specialty referral services.
• Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC): Large nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital in NYC providing 24/7 emergency and specialty care across dozens of specialties with residency programs. Comparable to UF as a high-volume, specialty-dense, academic-affiliated veterinary hospital with advanced procedures and clinical trials.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest U.S. network of veterinary hospitals offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services under a unified corporate umbrella. Overlaps with UF on specialty and emergency capabilities but operates across thousands of locations and is not focused on the academic/teaching-hospital model.

Regional players

• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (PESC): Independently operated emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving a specific regional market (San Diego). Comparable to UF in service mix (emergency + specialty) and referral-based GTM, though geographically distinct and smaller in academic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ufvetmed
• Facebookfacebook.com/UFvetmed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uf-small-animal-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/vetmedflorida

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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