North American Veterinary Blood Bank

Name

North American Veterinary Blood Bank

Legal name

NVABB, LLC

Website

https://navbb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Blood Bank

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAIAJAJ

Plasma-Derived & Blood Products Distributors

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals/Pharmaceutical Distribution & Wholesaling

SECONDARYHLAMAIAC

Veterinary Vaccine & Biologics Distributors

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

SECONDARYHLAMAIAG

Veterinary Distributor Value-Added Services (3PL, Cold Chain, Returns)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

SECONDARYHLAMANAB

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) & Blood-Derived Orthobiologics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Regenerative Medicine for Animals

SECONDARYHLAMAIAH

Specialty Veterinary Therapeutics Distribution (Oncology, Dermatology, Endocrinology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

Keywords

• Canine blood banking
• Veterinary blood products
• Canine pRBC
• Veterinary transfusion medicine
• DEA blood typing

Headquarters

HQ city

Manassas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Canine Blood Products Sales: Veterinary clinics and hospitals purchase canine blood products (pRBC, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Whole Blood, Cryoprecipitate) through an e-commerce platform. Orders are placed online after account approval. Products are shipped overnight to practices across the contiguous United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NAVBB manufactures and distributes DEA-typed canine blood products — including Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC), Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Whole Blood, and Cryoprecipitate — exclusively to licensed veterinary practices across the contiguous United States. Products are sourced from a community-based network of volunteer pet donors and ordered through a registered 24/7 online portal with overnight shipping from multiple distribution locations.

Product overview

North American Veterinary Blood Bank operates an e-commerce platform offering canine blood products exclusively to licensed veterinary professionals across the contiguous United States. The core product portfolio includes four main categories: Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC) available in DEA 1 positive and negative variants at 125 ml single units; Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) available in DEA 1.1 positive and negative variants at both single (125 ml) and double (200-250 ml) unit sizes; Whole Blood available as 450 ml units in DEA 1.1 positive and negative variants; and Cryoprecipitate fractions including Cryo-Rich (60-90 ml) containing Factor VIII and vWF, and Cryo-Poor (100+ ml) containing vitamin K-dependent factors. All blood products are sourced from community-based donor dogs living in home environments, typed using the DEA system, and processed at NAVBB facilities with documented cold chain compliance. The company also offers a DEA 1.1 Typing Kit as a medical supply for veterinary clinics to perform in-house blood typing. Orders are placed through a registered veterinary account with real-time inventory access, and products ship overnight Monday through Thursday with same-day shipping cutoffs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRBC Canine DEA 1 Positive Single Unit Packed Red Blood Cells from DEA 1 positive canine donors, approximately 125 ml per unit (minimum 100 ml), 70-80% hematocrit, shelf life 14-30 days. Used to restore oxygen-carrying capacity in anemic or hemorrhaging veterinary patients.
• PRBC Canine DEA 1 Negative Single Unit Packed Red Blood Cells from DEA 1 negative canine donors, approximately 125 ml per unit (minimum 100 ml), shelf life 14-30 days. Reserved for DEA 1 negative recipients to avoid hemolytic transfusion reactions.
• FFP Canine DEA 1.1 Negative Single Unit Fresh Frozen Plasma from DEA 1.1 negative canine donors, 125 ml single unit. Used for coagulopathy treatment and factor replacement therapy.
• FFP Canine DEA 1.1 Negative Double Unit Fresh Frozen Plasma from DEA 1.1 negative canine donors, 200-250 ml double unit. Used for coagulopathy treatment and factor replacement therapy.
• FFP Canine DEA 1.1 Positive Single Unit Fresh Frozen Plasma from DEA 1.1 positive canine donors, single unit. Used for coagulopathy treatment and factor replacement therapy.
• FFP Canine DEA 1.1 Positive Double Unit Fresh Frozen Plasma from DEA 1.1 positive canine donors, 200-250 ml double unit. Used for coagulopathy treatment and factor replacement therapy.
• Whole Blood Canine DEA 1 Positive Single Unit Canine whole blood from DEA 1 positive donors, single unit. Contains all blood components including red cells, plasma, and platelets.
• Whole Blood Canine DEA 1.1 Positive Double Unit Canine whole blood from DEA 1.1 positive donors, 450 ml double unit. Contains all blood components including red cells, plasma, and platelets.
• Whole Blood Canine DEA 1.1 Negative Double Unit Canine whole blood from DEA 1.1 negative donors, 450 ml double unit. Universal donor blood type product compatible with most recipients.
• Cryoprecipitate (Cryo-Rich) Cryoprecipitate rich fraction, 60-90 ml average, containing concentrated fibrinogen (Factor I), Factor VIII, and von Willebrand Factor (vWF). Used for von Willebrand disease and factor deficiencies.
• Cryoprecipitate (Cryo-Poor) Cryoprecipitate poor fraction, typically over 100 ml. Contains albumin and vitamin K-dependent factors (II, VII, IX, X). Used for coagulopathy treatment.
• DEA 1.1 Typing Kit Canine blood typing kit using monoclonal antibodies to detect DEA 1 antigen on red blood cells. Sold as a medical supply for veterinary clinics to perform in-house blood typing before transfusion to avoid hemolytic reactions.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Bark + BoardingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023First doggy daycare provider partner located in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. Joined NAVBB's mission in June 2023. Hosts monthly blood drives with their doggy daycare community. Their clients have donated 5 gallons of blood with potential to save 148 canine lives. NAVBB's first daycare partner, providing opportunity for pet parents to help save canine lives through monthly blood drives.
• Doggie DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Boutique-style daycare in Winchester, Virginia (approximately one hour from DC). Owner Laura Schleef is a certified dog trainer specializing in fear-free methods. Has 13 dogs participating monthly in blood donation collections from daycare attendees and local community. Has helped save 92 canine lives since joining the partnership.
• Stonehenge Veterinary HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 May 2019Veterinary hospital partnership in Richmond, Virginia announced in May 2019. This partnership allows NAVBB to provide blood more quickly to the greater Richmond area. Hosts initial donor screenings and blood donations at their facility. Expansion partnership to improve geographic coverage in Virginia.
• A Dog's Day Out (Van Dorn)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDog daycare franchise location in Virginia. Partnered with NAVBB to offer blood donation opportunities to their clients. Assistant Manager Reilly Williams notes strong community response with many clients and staff participating in blood drives. Partnership adds a healthcare element to their service offerings.
• Patriot Pet Care (Fort Belvoir)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilitary pet care facility (MWR) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Listed as a partner on NAVBB's homepage partner section.
• DogtopiasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational dog daycare franchise with multiple locations. Listed as a partner on NAVBB's homepage partner section.
• Playful PacksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDog daycare and boarding facility. Listed as a partner on NAVBB's homepage partner section.
• The Dog StopsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDog daycare and boarding facility with multiple locations. Listed as a partner on NAVBB's homepage partner section.
• Pet Grand HotelsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet boarding and hotel facility. Listed as a partner on NAVBB's homepage partner section.
• Lucky Dog Animal RescuesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal animal rescue organization. Bark + Boarding partner works with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue as part of their community outreach efforts.
• Operation Paws for HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal rescue organization. Bark + Boarding partner collaborates with Operation Paws for Homes for local rescue efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Animal Blood Resources International: Direct competitor operating a commercial canine (and feline) blood bank supplying typed blood products to veterinary clinics nationally. Highly comparable on product mix, customer base (veterinary hospitals), and distribution model.
• Midwest Animal Blood Services: Canine blood bank serving veterinary practices in the Midwest with typed blood products; directly comparable on product, donor model, and customer profile.
• Sunstates Blood Bank for Animals: Regional veterinary blood bank supplying canine blood products to clinics; comparable offering though with a more regional footprint than NAVBB.
• Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank: Canine blood bank serving veterinary clinics with typed blood components, comparable in scale, product range, and veterinary customer base to NAVBB.
• HemoSolutions: Veterinary blood bank producing and distributing canine and equine blood products to veterinarians. Closely comparable supply-side operation with overlapping product portfolio and veterinary customer segment.

Regional players

• Pet Blood Bank UK: UK-based charity veterinary blood bank operating a community donor model for canine and feline blood products. Highly comparable operational model but serves UK rather than US markets.
• Canadian Animal Blood Bank: Canadian veterinary blood bank with similar donor dog model serving Canadian clinics. Comparable product offering and customer segment but operates in Canada rather than the US.

Others

• Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital: Veterinary hospital partner that hosts NAVBB donor screenings and collections in Richmond. Represents the customer segment NAVBB serves rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Dominant veterinary diagnostics and reference lab incumbent serving companion animal clinics. A logical strategic acquirer or adjacent entrant into veterinary biologics/blood banking given existing clinic relationships and logistics infrastructure.
• Antech Diagnostics (Mars Petcare): Large veterinary diagnostics laboratory network inside Mars Petcare. Comparable adjacency given the same veterinary customer base and could plausibly bundle or vertically integrate canine blood products into its offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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