Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates

Name

Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates

Legal name

Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates

Website

https://ovra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates is a privately held, AAHA-accredited specialty veterinary referral hospital in Springfield, Oregon, serving dogs and cats referred by general practitioners across a 100-mile radius for advanced diagnostics, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, internal medicine, and rehabilitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Referral Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management Specialty Services (HLAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Veterinary specialty services
• Veterinary referral hospital
• Veterinary internal medicine
• Veterinary surgical services
• Advanced veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Specialty Services: OVRA generates revenue through providing advanced veterinary specialty services including consultations, diagnostics, surgery, oncology, and other specialty treatments. Payment is due at time of service with deposit required prior to hospitalization. The practice accepts cash, check, all major credit cards, and offers CareCredit and Cherry financing options for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates is an AAHA-accredited, privately owned specialty veterinary referral hospital providing advanced medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, and select exotic or pocket pets. Services are delivered by board-certified veterinary specialists across internal medicine, surgery (including neurosurgery, orthopedic and soft tissue), oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, regenerative medicine (VetStem), and radioiodine (I-131) therapy, supported by outpatient CT, ultrasound, echocardiography, and an in-house laboratory. All patients are seen by appointment through referrals from family veterinarians.

Product overview

Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates (OVRA) is a specialty veterinary hospital providing advanced medical and surgical care for companion animals through multiple specialized service lines. The practice operates as a unified specialty referral hospital offering 12 distinct service categories: Internal Medicine, Surgery (including neurosurgery), Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Regenerative Medicine (VetStem), Radioiodine Therapy for hyperthyroidism, and diagnostic imaging services (Outpatient CT and Outpatient Ultrasound). These services are supported by Advanced Anesthesia and Pain Management capabilities. All services are delivered by board-certified veterinary specialists and trained technicians at a single 18,000-square-foot AAHA-accredited facility in Springfield, Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internal Medicine Specialized diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases affecting internal organs in companion animals, delivered by board-certified small animal internists (DACVIM).
• Surgery Soft tissue, neurological, and orthopedic surgical procedures provided by board-certified veterinary surgeons (DACVS-SA), including TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) and MPL (medial patellar luxation) repairs.
• Oncology Diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer in dogs and cats, provided by board-certified veterinary oncologists (DACVIM-Oncology) with treatment plans focused on preserving quality of life.
• Ophthalmology Diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the visual pathways including the eye, brain, and surrounding areas, delivered by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists (DACVO).
• Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions in pets including allergies, infections, and other dermatological issues, provided by a board-certified veterinary dermatologist (DACVD) using equipment that includes CO2 laser, Storz video otoscope, and Phovia light therapy.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Non-surgical treatment options and recovery care provided by a veterinarian (CCRT, CVPP, CVAT) and a physical therapist (CCRP) to improve pet quality of life after surgery or injury.
• Regenerative Medicine (VetStem) Stem cell therapy treatment using VetStem technology that helps restore, repair, and re-grow damaged tissue in arthritic animals and those with tendon and ligament injuries.
• Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy / Hyperthyroid Treatment Treatment for feline hyperthyroidism using radioactive iodine (I-131) to target overactive thyroid glands, providing a cure for the hormone disorder in cats.
• Outpatient CT Computed tomography (CT) imaging using rotating X-ray tubes that continuously project imaging, enabling visualization of the chest, abdomen, nose, bones, and joints for advanced diagnostic assessment.
• Outpatient Ultrasound Non-invasive diagnostic imaging including abdominal, thoracic, cervical, and musculoskeletal ultrasounds as well as echocardiograms, led by a certified technician with radiologist review for accurate diagnosis.
• Advanced Anesthesia and Comprehensive Pain Management Support service providing pre-anesthetic evaluation, individualized anesthetic plans, dedicated veterinary technician monitoring, IV fluids, ventilator support, blood pressure/pulse oximetry/ECG/temperature monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and analgesic therapy including epidurals and local blocks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Board-certified specialists provide advanced diagnostics and treatment for serious pet medical conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenhill Humane Society and First Avenue SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVRA supports Greenhill Humane Society by providing specialized veterinary services for shelter animals. The partnership enables the shelter to offer advanced medical care to rescued animals, enhancing adoption outcomes and animal welfare in the community.
• Cascades Raptor CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cascades Raptor Center for wildlife rehabilitation support. OVRA provides veterinary expertise for injured birds of prey and other wildlife species.
• Wildlife SafariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Wildlife Safari for exotic animal veterinary care. Supports the safari's mission to educate the public about wildlife conservation through veterinary services.
• The Feral Cat Trap, Neuter and Release ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVRA supports the trap-neuter-return program administered by Greenhill Humane Society, providing veterinary services for feral cat population management.
• Cat Rescue Adoption NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for cat rescue operations in the Eugene-Springfield area through veterinary services for rescued cats.
• Northwest Dog ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with dog rescue organization, providing veterinary support for rescued dogs awaiting adoption.
• Lucky Paws RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for Lucky Paws Rescue through provision of veterinary specialty services for rescued animals.
• Luvable Dog RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Luvable Dog Rescue, providing veterinary expertise and services for rescued dogs in the Willamette Valley region.
• CareCreditcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit healthcare credit card is accepted as a payment option, enabling pet owners to finance veterinary care through flexible payment plans with no high-interest rates, annual fees, or pre-payment penalties.
• Cherry Payment PlanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCherry payment solution partner offering split payments and 0% APR options for qualified applicants, making veterinary care more affordable for pet owners through flexible monthly payment arrangements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists: Multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in Longmont, Colorado offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and advanced imaging — comparable mid-sized regional multi-specialty referral practice.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: Mars-owned national network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and advanced imaging — directly comparable multi-specialty referral model at scale.
• DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital: Portland, Oregon-based 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital offering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and radiology — directly comparable multi-specialty referral model serving the broader Pacific Northwest from a single urban hub.
• Ethos Veterinary Health: Specialty veterinary hospital group operating referral centers across the US, focused on multi-specialty services (oncology, internal medicine, surgery, cardiology) — directly comparable referral model and a likely consolidator of practices like OVRA.
• Bridge Animal Referral Center: Veterinary specialty and emergency hospital in the Pacific Northwest (Edmonds, WA) providing internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and critical care — comparable regional referral specialty model serving an adjacent Pacific Northwest catchment.
• MedVet: Employee-owned network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals across the US, providing board-certified specialty services including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and ophthalmology — directly comparable referral-only specialty model.
• Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC): Multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital in the Portland metro providing internal medicine, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and advanced imaging — closely aligned specialty service mix and referral-based GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Thrive Pet Healthcare: National veterinary care platform operating general practice, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the US; broader incumbent whose specialty hospital footprint overlaps OVRA's multi-specialty model.
• VCA Animal Hospitals (Mars Veterinary Health): Largest US operator of veterinary hospitals including specialty referral centers; broader incumbent with general practice and specialty services overlapping OVRA's offerings as part of a national portfolio.
• NVA (National Veterinary Associates): Large veterinary community management company operating specialty referral hospitals and general practices nationwide; broader incumbent with overlapping specialty services and active acquirer of regional specialty practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oregonvetreferral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-veterinary-referral

Compliance1 record

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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