ANIMAL EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A.

What ANIMAL EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. does

Animal Eye Associates, P.A. is a privately owned veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice founded in 1991 and headquartered in Maitland, Florida, with a second location serving the Orlando/Waterford Lakes area of Central Florida. The practice is staffed by three American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) board-certified Diplomates — Dr. Daniel Priehs, Dr. Heidi Denis, and Dr. Maria Moriyon — supported by certified veterinary technicians, a practice manager, and reception staff. Its core service offering is structured around four integrated pillars: comprehensive ophthalmic examinations (including tonometry, Schirmer tear testing, fluorescein/rose bengal staining, slit lamp microscopy, and indirect ophthalmoscopy), surgical procedures (with phacoemulsification cataract surgery and artificial lens implantation as the flagship offering, alongside entropion repair, enucleation, laser cycloablation, and conjunctival grafts), advanced diagnostic testing (electroretinography, ocular ultrasound, gonioscopy, cytology, and histopathology), and OFA/CERF genetic eye certification for breeding and service dogs.

The underlying technology stack consists of specialty ophthalmic instrumentation comparable to human eye care — phacoemulsification systems for cataract surgery, electroretinography for retinal function assessment, ocular ultrasound for pre-surgical screening, and slit lamp biomicroscopy — operated by board-certified clinicians. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis across three streams: initial consultations and rechecks ($150–$250), surgical procedures ($1,300–$2,300+), and ancillary diagnostic tests. Go-to-market relies primarily on veterinarian referrals from primary care practices across Central Florida, supplemented by direct pet-owner acquisition through the practice's website, phone booking, and Google Business profile (4.6 stars across 227 reviews). The practice is co-located in the same office park as BluePearl Pet Hospital, generating built-in multi-specialty referral flow, and offers CareCredit financing to support conversion on higher-ticket procedures.

Name

ANIMAL EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A.

Legal name

Animal Eye Associates, P.A.

Website

https://animaleyegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Animal Eye Associates, P.A. is a privately owned veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice in Central Florida, founded in 1991, staffed by three ACVO board-certified ophthalmologists delivering specialty eye exams, surgery, diagnostics, and genetic certification for pet owners and referring veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Centers (HLAMACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary ophthalmology services
• Veterinary eye care
• Animal cataract surgery
• Pet diagnostic testing
• Genetic eye certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Maitland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&amp, D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Veterinary Consultations and Exams: Initial comprehensive ophthalmic examinations and recheck visits generate consultation fees. The practice also handles genetic eye certification exams (OFA/CERF) as a paid screening service. Exam fees reported from ~$250 for initial comprehensive exam to ~$150 for rechecks, with additional charges for diagnostic tests.
2. Surgical Procedures: Same-day surgical procedures including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with lens implantation), eyelid surgery, entropion repair, enucleation, laser cycloablation, conjunctival grafts, and other ophthalmic surgeries. Surgery costs vary widely; reported quotes range from ~$1,300 to ~$2,300 depending on procedure complexity.
3. Diagnostic Testing Services: Standalone diagnostic tests including tonometry, Schirmer Tear Test, fluorescein stain, rose-bengal stain, electroretinography, ocular ultrasound, gonioscopy, blood pressure measurement, cytology, histopathology, and culture testing. These may be bundled with exams or charged separately.
4. CareCredit Financing Partnership: Partners with CareCredit to offer credit card financing for pet care expenses with a 6-month promotional term. This enables higher-ticket specialty procedures by allowing pet owners to pay over time, indirectly supporting revenue collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Animal Eye Associates, P.A. is a veterinary ophthalmology practice that provides specialized eye care for animals. Services include comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, ocular surgery (including cataract surgery using phacoemulsification), diagnostic testing, and genetic eye certification (OFA/CERF). The practice is staffed by three board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists and serves pet owners in Central Florida.

Product overview

Animal Eye Associates, P.A. is a privately-owned veterinary ophthalmology practice offering a unified suite of specialized eye care services for animals of all species. The core offering centers on four integrated service pillars: comprehensive eye examinations (including tear testing, tonometry, and corneal staining), surgical procedures (from cataract surgery via phacoemulsification to eyelid repairs and laser treatments), diagnostic testing (tonometry, Schirmer Tear Test, electroretinogram, ocular ultrasound, gonioscopy, and laboratory tests), and genetic eye certification through the OFA/CERF program for breeding and service dogs. The practice also participates in the annual ACVO Service Dog Eye Exam event. Services are delivered by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists with over 50 years of combined experience, working in coordination with primary care veterinarians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Ophthalmic Examinations
• Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
• Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing
• Genetic Eye Certification (OFA/CERF)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 years of loyal customer relationships documented in reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, flagship and minor.

• BluePearl Pet HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluePearl Pet Hospital is a multi-specialty veterinary center located in the same office park as Animal Eye Associates in Maitland, FL. The co-location creates a referral relationship where BluePearl's specialty departments refer complex eye cases to Animal Eye Associates, and vice versa, supporting integrated patient care.
• Veterinary Emergency Clinic (VEC)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended after-hours and emergency care partner for the rare event a pet experiences post-operative complications or urgent eye issues outside Animal Eye Associates' operating hours (Mon–Thu 8am–5:30pm, Fri 8am–4:30pm). VEC handles overnight and after-hours emergencies at (407) 644-4449.
• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACVO is the professional certifying body for veterinary ophthalmologists in the U.S. Animal Eye Associates participates in the ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event every May, providing free eye exams for ~8,000 service animals annually across North America. All three of the practice's doctors are ACVO Diplomates.
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOFA is the certification body for genetic eye exams. Animal Eye Associates' board-certified ophthalmologists perform the eye screening exam and submit completed OFA forms directly to the OFA for certification. Certifications are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
• CareCreditsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit is a credit card specifically for healthcare expenses including veterinary care. Animal Eye Associates offers CareCredit financing to help pet owners manage the cost of specialty eye care and surgery. Terms are 6 months promotional period, enabling higher procedure acceptance rates.
• Epicur PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEpicur Pharma sponsors the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam event alongside ACVO. The annual event provides free eye exams for qualified service and working animals with registration open April 1–30 annually.
• Canine Companions for IndependenceminorOthersDr. Priehs donates his expertise pro bono to Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit that provides assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities. This is a charitable contribution of professional veterinary ophthalmology services.
• Audubon Center for Birds of PreyminorOthersDr. Priehs donates his expertise to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, providing pro bono ophthalmic care for raptors and birds of prey at the sanctuary.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Growing veterinary services platform with primary care, specialty, and emergency hospitals across the U.S. Includes specialty ophthalmology services that overlap with Animal Eye Associates' clinical offering.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Operates from the same office park as Animal Eye Associates in Maitland, FL, generating direct referral flow. Broader portfolio of specialties but overlapping on ophthalmology cases.
• Animal Medical Center: Large non-profit specialty and teaching veterinary hospital in New York City. Offers ophthalmology services plus many other specialties; comparable in its referral-driven specialty model and board-certified ophthalmologist staffing.
• Southern Veterinary Partners: Veterinary services organization operating specialty and general practice hospitals across the southern U.S., including Florida. Provides overlapping specialty care as well as potential partnership/buyer context.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary practice consolidator owning general, specialty, and emergency hospitals. Relevant as a potential acquirer and as a competitive operator in the specialty space, including ophthalmology.
• Compassion-First Pet Hospitals: Network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals (now part of NVA). Comparable referral-based specialty model with overlapping ophthalmology offerings across multiple U.S. locations.
• MedVet: Veterinary specialty and emergency care provider with hospitals across the U.S. Offers ophthalmology services among other specialties. Comparable referral-driven specialty model but broader portfolio.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large U.S. veterinary hospital chain (owned by Mars) with general practice, specialty, and emergency services. Provides adjacent competitive context because specialty VCA hospitals in Florida also offer ophthalmology.

Direct peers

• Eye Care for Animals: National veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice group with multiple locations across the U.S. Most direct competitor — same product category (exclusive ophthalmology focus), same customer base (pet owners via vet referrals), same board-certified ophthalmologist staffing model.

Others

• VetStrategy: Canada-based veterinary consolidator. Indirect comparability as a peer consolidator/strategic buyer in the specialty veterinary space rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/animaleyeassoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-eye-associates-p.a.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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