What Bend Equine Medical Center does

Bend Equine Medical Center is a privately held, full-service equine referral hospital founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon. It operates as the only referral equine hospital in Central Oregon with a dedicated ICU and neonatal intensive care unit, offering 24/7/365 emergency services to horse owners and equine rescues across Bend, Redmond, LaPine, Sisters, Madras, and Prineville. The clinical team includes nine doctors plus two interns, with board-certified surgeons (ACVS) and internal medicine specialists (ACVIM), and visiting specialists in ophthalmology (ACVO). Services span wellness care, internal medicine, surgery (orthopedic, colic, elective), sports medicine and lameness, dentistry, integrative therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic), reproduction services (including AI, embryo transfer, frozen semen), podiatry, ophthalmology, pre-purchase exams, and small ruminant care.

The practice deploys advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment: Equinosis Lameness Locator with wireless gyrometers sampling at 200 Hz, digital radiography (overhead and portable units), ultrasonography, 2.5-meter videoendoscopy and gastroscopy, tonometry, shock wave therapy, Artemis NRT laser for regenerative therapy, and Phovia fluorescent light therapy. Orthobiologic offerings include Alpha2EQ, ProStride (autologous IRAP/sIL-1R), PRP (Restigen), Renovo amniotic allograft, and Noltrex/Arthramid joint lubricants. A yearlong internship program trains new veterinarians, functioning as a talent pipeline.

Revenue is generated through professional services billing on a pay-as-you-go basis, with both hospital-based and ambulatory (mobile farm call) delivery channels. Pricing is per-service with limited published examples (e.g., $168 dental exam average), seasonal promotions (Barn Day discounts of $40 per farm call, dental specials), and pricing available on request for most services. Customer segments are individual horse owners (primary), nonprofit equine rescues and sanctuaries (Skydog Ranch, Coyote Rock Ranch), and small ruminant/camelid owners. Ownership is private with at least two identified shareholders (Dr. Wendy Krebs, Dr. Shannon Findley); no outside equity, debt, or parent company involvement is disclosed.

Name

Bend Equine Medical Center

Legal name

Bend Equine Medical Center

Website

https://bendequine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bend Equine Medical Center is a privately held equine referral hospital in Bend, Oregon, founded in 1998, providing 24/7 emergency, surgical, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and mobile farm-call services to horse owners and rescues across Central Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Horses and Other Equine Production (11292)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF), Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE), Equine Veterinary Services (AFAEANAC), Mobile & Emergency Veterinary Services (AFAEANAH)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary services
• Equine hospital care
• Mobile equine veterinary
• Equine surgery specialists
• Equine sports medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: The practice generates revenue through comprehensive veterinary services including wellness care, emergency services, surgery, dentistry, reproduction, sports medicine, and integrative therapies. Services are provided both at the hospital facility and through mobile farm calls. Emergency care is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bend Equine Medical Center operates a full-service equine referral hospital and ambulatory veterinary practice serving Central Oregon. The center provides comprehensive equine medical, surgical, emergency, reproductive, dental, sports medicine, and integrative therapy services for horses, alongside limited wellness and nonsurgical emergency care for small ruminants and camelids. Services are delivered both at the hospital in Bend, Oregon and through mobile farm calls throughout the region, with 24/7 emergency care available 365 days a year.

Product overview

Bend Equine Medical Center is a premier full-service equine veterinary hospital established in 1998, offering comprehensive veterinary services for horses throughout Central Oregon. The center operates as a single integrated practice providing both in-hospital and ambulatory (mobile farm call) services. The core service portfolio includes primary care services (Wellness Care, Dentistry, Preventive Medicine), specialized medical services (Internal Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care, Ophthalmology), surgical services (Orthopedic, Colic, and Elective Surgery), emergency and critical care (24/7 Emergency Care and ICU), and complementary therapies (Integrative Therapies including Acupuncture and Chiropractic). Diagnostic capabilities include Digital Radiography, Ultrasonography, Videoendoscopy/Gastroscopy, Tonometry, and the Lameness Locator system. Therapeutic offerings encompass Shock Wave Therapy, Artemis Laser therapy, and Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy. The center also provides advanced regenerative medicine options including Alpha2EQ, ProStride, PRP (Restigen), Renovo, and joint lubricants Noltrex and Arthramid. Reproduction services include stallion handling, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and frozen semen storage. An equine veterinary internship program offers yearlong training for new veterinarians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Care Complete wellness and preventive care for all life stages, foals to geriatrics, including vaccinations, parasite control, and routine health maintenance.
• Surgery Orthopedic, elective, and colic surgery with recovery services in a fully equipped surgical suite.
• Internal Medicine Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and disorders affecting the lungs, heart, brain, intestinal tract, urinary tract, liver, pancreas, spleen, and endocrine system.
• Emergency Care and ICU Critical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for equine emergencies including colic, lacerations, bone fractures, and severe infectious diseases.
• Sports Medicine and Lameness Lameness evaluation and whole-body care for equine athletes, including diagnostic joint and nerve blocks, radiography, ultrasound, regenerative medicine therapies, and therapeutic injections.
• Dentistry Oral exams, preventive dental care, teeth floating, power floating, and tooth extractions for horses of all ages.
• Integrative Therapies Complementary therapies including acupuncture and chiropractic care performed by certified practitioners to support holistic horse health, soundness, and performance.
• Ophthalmology Equine eye care for ocular infections, immune-mediated diseases, corneal issues, glaucoma, uveitis, and surgical eye conditions, using advanced equipment including slit lamp biomicroscope and tonometer.
• Podiatry Diagnosis and treatment of foot-related lameness, hoof problems, and lower limb issues including laminitis, quarter cracks, navicular syndrome, with advanced and therapeutic shoeing options.
• Reproduction Stallion handling, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, frozen semen storage, breeding soundness exams, broodmare care, and assisted reproductive technology services.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Full-service foal intensive care unit with heated padded stall, IV fluids, parenteral nutrition, lung support, and complete medical treatments for critically ill neonatal foals.
• Pre-purchase Exams Veterinary evaluation of horses for purchase decisions, ranging from basic to in-depth exams with lameness locator technology and radiographic review.
• Mobile Farm Calls Ambulatory wellness and emergency veterinary care delivered to farms within the Central Oregon service area.
• Small Ruminants and Camelids Wellness and nonsurgical emergency care for goats, sheep, alpacas, and llamas, including preventive health, infectious disease management, and neonatal care.
• Lameness Locator Diagnostic Service Equinosis technology using three wireless gyrometers (sensors) attached to poll, pelvis, and pastern for highly sensitive detection of subtle lameness at 200 times per second.
• Shock Wave Therapy Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treating suspensory ligament desmitis, chronic muscle soreness, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and navicular syndrome, administered standing with portable unit availability.
• Artemis Laser Therapy Non-Invasive Regenerative Therapy (NRT) laser capable of both NRT and RIM therapy for deep tissue penetration and true regenerative healing in horses.
• Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy Fluorescent light therapy system using photobiomodulation to accelerate natural skin regeneration for wound healing, lacerations, incisions, and chronic pressure wounds.
• Equine Orthobiologic and Joint Therapy Suite Bundle of regenerative therapies including Alpha2EQ orthobiologic therapy, ProStride anti-inflammatory protein therapy, PRP (Restigen) platelet-rich plasma therapy, Renovo equine amniotic tissue allograft, and Noltrex and Arthramid polyacrylamide gel joint lubricants.
• Equine Veterinary Internship Program Yearlong internship program for new veterinarians offering hands-on experience in surgery, sports medicine, emergency medicine, reproduction, neonatology, acupuncture, and chiropractic care with mentorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Central Oregon since 1998 with over 25 years of established reputation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Veterinary MissionminorOthersDr. Sabrina Cooper participates in yearly mission trips to the Navajo Nation in Arizona through Christian Veterinary Mission, providing veterinary care to underserved communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Long-established Kentucky-based equine referral practice with surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and field services. Comparable to BEMC as a full-service referral equine hospital serving a regional thoroughbred/performance horse base, but at much larger scale and with an ambulatory fleet.
• Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: One of the largest private equine referral hospitals in the U.S., offering surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and ambulatory services across multiple locations. Comparable to BEMC as a multi-specialty equine referral hospital with board-certified diplomates and ICU capability, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: Academic veterinary teaching hospital with a large equine service offering surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and emergency care. Comparable as a high-acuity equine referral destination and a source of trained interns for practices like BEMC.
• Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital: Large multi-species referral hospital in Washington State with equine services alongside small animal specialty care. Comparable to BEMC in Pacific Northwest footprint and equine referral capabilities, though broader in species scope.

Direct peers

• Idaho Equine Hospital: Regional equine referral hospital in Nampa, Idaho offering surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and ambulatory services. Directly comparable to BEMC as a similarly sized, full-service equine referral practice serving a regional Pacific Northwest market.
• Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center: New Jersey-based full-service equine referral hospital with surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, reproduction, and field services. Comparable to BEMC as a multi-doctor referral equine practice with integrated ambulatory coverage.
• Littleton Equine Medical Center: Colorado-based full-service equine referral hospital offering surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and emergency care. Directly comparable to BEMC as a multi-doctor specialty equine practice with both hospital and ambulatory services.
• Texas Equine Hospital: Texas-based equine hospital offering surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, reproduction, and emergency care. Directly comparable to BEMC's mix of hospital-based specialty services and ambulatory coverage, and notably the prior employer of BEMC's emergency lead Dr. Amanda Sarbry.
• Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital: Regional equine referral hospital in Ocala/Midwest offering surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and ambulatory services. Comparable to BEMC in scope and scale of multi-specialty equine care.

Regional players

• Chinook Equine Hospital: Western Canada-based equine referral practice with surgery, sports medicine, internal medicine, reproduction, and field services. Comparable to BEMC in service mix and referral positioning, but operating in a different geography (Alberta).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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