Advanced Animal Care of Colorado

What Advanced Animal Care of Colorado does

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado operates a single veterinary hospital at 1530 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins, CO, delivering general practice medicine (wellness, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery including TPLO starting at $3,600), rehabilitation and acupuncture, end-of-life care, and lodging/daycare under the Dog Tales sub-brand. The facility is AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Practice certified, and supplements its resident DVMs (Dr. Ashley Robinson as Managing DVM, Dr. Casey Latimer, Dr. Laura White) with visiting specialists in oncology and board-certified surgery. Technology footprint is conventional for the sector: in-house radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory; online booking via PetDesk; client engagement through the PetOne mobile app; and an e-commerce pharmacy at shop.advancedanimalcareofcolorado.com. CareCredit and Trupanion are integrated to support higher-ticket procedures.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services revenue across four streams: veterinary medical services, boarding and lodging ($32-$78/night plus add-ons), dog daycare (packaged bundles of $29-$41/day), and pharmacy/retail. Customers are individual pet owners in the Fort Collins area, acquired primarily through local SEO, a $25 first-exam promotion, and an Instagram presence (@dogtalesaacc) for daycare. The practice is wholly owned by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a Delaware-incorporated veterinary consolidator headquartered in Westlake Village, California, which provides corporate infrastructure, the PetOne app, and access to visiting specialists across its network. Pricing is pay-as-you-go per service, with bundled daycare packages that expire after six months.

Name

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado

Legal name

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado

Website

https://advancedanimalcareofcolorado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado is a single-location, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Fort Collins, CO, offering general practice medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, end-of-life care, and dog daycare/lodging under the Dog Tales brand, serving local pet owners and owned by National Veterinary Associates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary services
• Pet healthcare
• Animal hospital
• Pet boarding
• Dog daycare

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. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue from veterinary consultations, examinations, surgical procedures (spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic, oncology), dental services, vaccinations, wellness care, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
2. Boarding and Lodging: Dog and cat lodging services with luxury suites, feline condos, day lodging options. Revenue from nightly boarding fees and add-on services such as medication administration, daycare, and special attention sessions.
3. Doggie Daycare: Daycare services for dogs with full-day and half-day packages. Customers purchase bundled day packages that expire after 6 months.
4. Pharmacy and Retail: Online pharmacy for pet food and medications through their e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado operates a full-service veterinary hospital in Fort Collins, CO providing preventive wellness care, diagnostics, surgery (including soft tissue, orthopedic, and TPLO procedures), dentistry, rehabilitation, acupuncture, and end-of-life care for dogs and cats. The clinic also runs the Dog Tales brand for dog daycare and dog/cat lodging services, and hosts visiting specialists for oncology and advanced surgery.

Product overview

Advanced Animal Care of Colorado is a veterinary hospital in Fort Collins offering a comprehensive suite of animal health services. The practice operates as a single unified veterinary care facility with multiple service modules: General Wellness Services (preventive care, dentistry, vaccinations), Diagnostic Services (radiography, ultrasound, laboratory), Surgery Services (spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic including TPLO starting at $3,600), Dog Tales Daycare and Lodging (boarding packages from $32-$78/night), Rehabilitation and Acupuncture (offered by Dr. Ashley Robinson, cVMA), and End of Life Care (cremation, euthanasia, hospice). The hospital hosts Visiting Specialists including a veterinary oncologist and board-certified surgeon. The practice is AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Practice certified, and clients can book appointments via the PetDesk-powered online system or PetOne mobile app. Financing is available through CareCredit, and Trupanion insurance offers direct hospital payment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dog Tales: Dog daycare and lodging service featuring family suites with individual rooms and full-height doors accessing large exercise yards, indoor dog pool, and a home-away-from-home environment.

Products and services

• General Wellness Services Comprehensive preventive and general health services for pets including dentistry, diet and nutrition counseling, parasite control, wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and other miscellaneous medical services for dog and cat owners in Fort Collins, CO.
• Diagnostic Services Advanced diagnostic capabilities including radiography (X-rays), diagnostic ultrasounds, in-house laboratory services for bloodwork and urinalysis, and allergy testing to identify pet health conditions.
• Surgery Services Surgical procedures for pets including spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery (TPLO pricing starts at $3,600). The practice also hosts visiting specialists for advanced surgical procedures.
• Dog Tales Daycare Doggie daycare service under the Dog Tales brand focusing on supervised playtime, exercise, and socialization for canine companions. Full-day and half-day packages available, with packages ranging from $41 (1 day full-day) to $660 (20 days full-day), expiring 6 months from purchase.
• Dog Tales Lodging Dog and cat boarding with family suites featuring individual rooms, fenced exercise yards, and an indoor dog pool. Classic Suite starts at $61/night, Luxury Suite at $78/night, and Cat Condos at $32/night. Extended stay discounts available for 10+ nights.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical rehabilitation for pets recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. Includes acupuncture, laser therapy, exercise programs, massage, and hydrotherapy. Provided by Dr. Ashley Robinson (cVMA certified) with expertise in canine athletes and geriatric pets.
• End of Life Care Compassionate end-of-life services including cremation arrangements, euthanasia, and hospice care to support pets and families during difficult times.
• Visiting Specialists Specialist veterinary services hosted at the clinic, including veterinary oncology from Dr. Brooke Fowler (chemotherapy, electrochemotherapy, melanoma vaccine) and advanced surgery from Dr. Pierre Amsellem, DACVS, DECVS (TPLO, soft tissue, laparoscopic procedures).
• Online Pharmacy E-commerce storefront selling pet food and medications with delivery option, accessible at shop.advancedanimalcareofcolorado.com.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company of Advanced Animal Care of Colorado. Privacy policy states data is collected by National Veterinary Associates. NVA is a major veterinary hospital consolidator operating multiple clinics across the US.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlexible financing option accepted at the clinic to help pet owners pay for veterinary care over time, when credit approved.
• Trupanion Pet InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider that may pay its portion of covered costs directly to the hospital at checkout, reducing out-of-pocket expense at time of service.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield operates more than 1,000 veterinary clinics, primarily inside PetSmart stores. It delivers general wellness, vaccinations, and preventive care directly comparable to Advanced Animal Care's core offerings, at significantly larger scale.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: BluePearl is a Mars-owned specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain. It is comparable on the specialty side (oncology, advanced surgery) where Advanced Animal Care relies on visiting specialists like Dr. Brooke Fowler and Dr. Pierre Amsellem.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is the largest general practice and specialty veterinary chain in North America, now owned by Mars Petcare. It offers general wellness, surgery, diagnostics, and specialty services comparable to Advanced Animal Care but operates hundreds of hospitals with national scale.

Direct peers

• PetVet Care Centers: PetVet Care Centers is a consolidator of companion animal veterinary hospitals similar to NVA. It owns and operates general practice and specialty clinics across the U.S., making it a direct peer to Advanced Animal Care's parent and operating model.
• WellHaven Pet Health: WellHaven is a veterinarian-founded companion animal hospital group with AAHA-accredited general practice clinics. It is a direct peer in operating model: multi-DVM AAHA-accredited primary care hospitals within a corporate platform.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinary consolidator operating AAHA-accredited general practice and specialty hospitals. It is a peer in hospital-level services, accreditation profile, and corporate-ownership structure.
• Heartland Veterinary Partners: Heartland partners with general practice and specialty veterinary hospitals across the U.S. Its structure of partnering with existing clinics and adding corporate resources closely mirrors the NVA model under which Advanced Animal Care operates.

Others

• Rover: Rover is an online marketplace connecting pet owners with pet sitters, boarders, and dog walkers. It is an adjacent competitor to Advanced Animal Care's daycare and lodging services in the Fort Collins market.
• PetSuites of America: PetSuites operates multi-service pet resorts offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training. It competes specifically with Advanced Animal Care's lodging and daycare revenue streams.
• Camp Bow Wow: Camp Bow Wow is a national dog daycare and boarding franchise. It competes directly with Advanced Animal Care's Dog Tales daycare and lodging services, though without the integrated veterinary hospital component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dogtalesaacc
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdvancedAnimalCareofColorado

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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