FORT COLLINS VETERINARY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, L.L.C.

What FORT COLLINS VETERINARY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, L.L.C. does

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital, L.L.C. is a single-site veterinary emergency hospital operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year in Fort Collins, Colorado, and serving pet owners across the Northern Front Range of Colorado and Southern Wyoming (including Loveland, Laporte, Wellington, Red Feather, Cheyenne, and Casper). Founded in 2005, the hospital holds AAHA accreditation, Fear Free Certified Practice status, and Cat Friendly Practice designation, and operates as a member hospital within the Thrive Pet Healthcare network—a national chain of veterinary hospitals headquartered outside the entity.

The hospital's core offering is 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats, including trauma stabilization, poisoning treatment, advanced diagnostics, hospitalization, and surgery. Differentiated specialty capabilities include Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and the Canine Blood Heroes canine blood donation program. Through the Thrive network, the hospital extends into specialty care (cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics), primary care, surgery, boarding and grooming, dental care, vaccinations, and microchipping, with referral pathways to network partners such as Eye Care for Animals, PetCure Oncology, and TotalRads (on-demand radiology), plus 24/7 tele-advice via the whiskerDocs-powered HereFurYou helpline.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services billed on a pay-as-you-go basis for emergency and urgent care encounters, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via walk-in visits, phone access, and the Thrive Pet Healthcare mobile app; the hospital also receives referrals from primary care veterinarians. CareCredit financing is accepted to support consumer affordability of emergency care, and the broader Thrive Plus membership program offers recurring engagement mechanisms across the parent network.

Name

FORT COLLINS VETERINARY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, L.L.C.

Legal name

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital, L.L.C.

Website

https://vetemergencyandrehab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, 24/7/365 veterinary emergency and urgent care facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving dog and cat owners across the Northern Front Range of Colorado and Southern Wyoming as a member of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

Keywords

• Emergency veterinary services
• Urgent pet care
• Veterinary hospitalization
• Animal emergency hospital
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Care Services: 24/7 emergency and urgent care services for dogs and cats. Services include emergency treatment, hospitalization, advanced diagnostics, and surgery for critically ill or injured pets.
2. Specialty Veterinary Services: Specialty care referrals within the Thrive Pet Healthcare network including surgery, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, dermatology, and other specialty services.
3. Primary Care Services: Routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, preventive care, and general practice veterinary services available through the Thrive network.
4. Boarding and Daycare Services: Pet boarding, daycare, and grooming services at select Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
5. Pet Medications and Products: Prescription medications and pet products available through Thrive Pet Healthcare pharmacy, with delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital provides 24/7/365 emergency and urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats in the Northern Front Range of Colorado and Southern Wyoming. The hospital delivers immediate medical treatment, hospitalization, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and specialty care referrals, supported by AAHA accreditation, Fear Free Certified practices, and Cat Friendly Practice designation. Additional offerings through the Thrive Pet Healthcare network include primary care, specialty care, surgery, boarding and grooming, preventive dental care, vaccinations, microchipping, and specialty treatments such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

Product overview

Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Practice veterinary hospital operated by Thrive Pet Healthcare. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services including 24/7 emergency and urgent care as core offerings, supported by primary care, specialty care (cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology), surgery services (from routine spay/neuter to advanced orthopedic and soft tissue procedures), and boarding and grooming. The facility also offers specialized services including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and the Canine Blood Heroes donation program. Additional services include preventive dental care, vaccinations, microchipping, diagnostic testing, and surgery aftercare support. The hospital operates 24/7/365 and serves the Northern Front Range including Fort Collins, Loveland, Laporte, Wellington, Red Feather, Cheyenne, and Casper.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care Round-the-clock emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats, providing immediate medical treatment for serious or life-threatening conditions including advanced care, hospitalization, surgery, and advanced diagnostics. Available 24/7/365 to pet owners in the Northern Front Range.
• Urgent Care Walk-in outpatient service providing treatment for sick pets requiring prompt veterinary access for non-life-threatening conditions, with extended hours beyond primary care clinics.
• Surgery Services Comprehensive surgical services ranging from routine spay and neuter to complex soft tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic procedures, including specialty surgery.
• Boarding & Grooming Top-quality pet boarding, daycare, and professional grooming services including nail trims, baths, haircuts, and specialty spa treatments at select Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Preventive Pet Dental Care Professional dental cleanings, tooth extractions, oral mass biopsies, and routine dental care for pets.
• Vaccinations AAHA-recommended pet vaccinations and booster shots based on age and lifestyle, including core and optional vaccinations.
• Microchipping Permanent microchip identification implants for pets to increase chances of reunion if lost.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Specialized oxygen therapy treatment offered at the Fort Collins location for pets requiring advanced therapeutic care.
• Canine Blood Heroes Program Canine blood donation program supporting emergency and critical care transfusion needs.
• Thrive Plus Membership Program Wellness membership program offering unlimited free exams, 10% off services, 24/7 free pet advice via whiskerDocs, $5 basic nail trims, and exclusive offers year-round for pet owners across the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.
• Pet Medications and Pharmacy Products Competitively priced prescription medications and pet nutrition products direct from veterinarians, delivered to pet owners' homes.

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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and core.

• whiskerDocssupportiveTechnology or IntegrationThrive Pet Healthcare partners with whiskerDocs to power the HereFurYou Helpline, providing 24/7 free pet advice from veterinary experts via Pet Portal or Thrive Pet Healthcare app, even on holidays.
• Eye Care for AnimalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Eye Care for Animals, the nationwide leader in veterinary ophthalmology with over 40 hospitals treating more than 55,000 patients annually. Thrive Pet Healthcare partners with them for specialized eye care services for pets.
• TotalRadssupportiveTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with TotalRads provides on-demand access to world-class board-certified radiologists for difficult-to-diagnose cases through the Thrive Pet Healthcare network.
• PetCure OncologysupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelect Thrive Pet Healthcare hospitals partner with PetCure Oncology to provide radiation therapy for pets with cancer, offering advanced technology and veterinary oncology specialists.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CareCredit (Synchrony): Healthcare financing product widely accepted at veterinary hospitals to enable pet owners to fund emergency and specialty care. Comparable as an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor — accepted at the subject hospital and across competing veterinary networks.
• ASPCA Animal Hospital: Non-profit specialty and high-volume veterinary hospital focused on cruelty victims and underserved pet populations. Comparable in providing advanced veterinary care and is a relevant ecosystem peer in the specialty/emergency space, though operating under a non-profit mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large network of general practice, specialty, and emergency animal hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as a multi-site platform operator with similar service categories (ER, specialty, GP) and referral dynamics to Thrive's underlying network infrastructure.
• Pathway Vet Alliance (now part of Thrive Pet Healthcare): Former veterinary hospital support platform (now integrated into Thrive Pet Healthcare) that provided operational, technology, and back-office services to independent veterinary hospitals. Comparable as a network parent/platform analogous to the parent entity supporting the subject hospital.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest general and specialty veterinary hospital operators in North America (owned by Mars Petcare). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering general practice, urgent care, and specialty/emergency services across many sites, though it covers a much wider service breadth than the Fort Collins ER.

Direct peers

• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Large network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals offering 24/7 ER care, surgery, oncology, cardiology, and other specialty services. Highly comparable in emergency + specialty model, geographic site-level footprint, and referral-based customer acquisition.
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): National chain of 24/7 emergency veterinary hospitals with open-floor layouts and walk-in ER model. Most directly comparable in service model, customer base (pet owners), and around-the-clock emergency focus to Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital.
• Pet Emergency and Specialty Center (PESC): Regional emergency and specialty veterinary center offering 24/7 ER plus specialty referrals. Comparable as a single-site emergency and specialty hospital serving a defined regional catchment area.
• PetER (Animal Emergency Hospital): Independent emergency veterinary hospital focused on after-hours and 24/7 ER care. Comparable in emergency-only service model and walk-in patient acquisition, although operating in Canada rather than Colorado.
• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with multiple 24/7 ER sites and board-certified specialists. Directly comparable in emergency care delivery, specialty referral capabilities, and AAHA-equivalent quality standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fort-collins-veterinary-emergency-hospital-l.l.c.
• Instagraminstagram.com/thrivepethealthcare

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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