Vet Chain Market Report

Market Report:
Veterinary Hospital Chains

Introduction:
Veterinary hospital chains have been growing rapidly in recent years due to the demand for high-quality pet care and the benefits of centralized management. In this report, we will provide information on some of the major veterinary hospital chains in the United States and Canada, including National Veterinary Associates (NVA), Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA (Veterinary Centers of America), VetCor, PetVet Care Centers, Thrive Pet Healthcare, VetStrategy, Southern Veterinary Partners, Mission Veterinary Partners, Amerivet Veterinary Partners, and BlueRiver Pet Care. The report will focus on the number of hospitals or clinics owned by each company and the practice management software used by the industry.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is a privately owned company that was founded in 1996. The company operates over 1,000 veterinary hospitals and clinics across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. NVA uses their own proprietary practice management software called NVA Compass. NVA places a strong emphasis on providing a positive client experience, with a focus on communication and transparency.

Banfield Pet Hospital: Banfield Pet Hospital is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, and operates over 1,000 veterinary hospitals across the United States and Puerto Rico. Banfield uses its own proprietary practice management software called PetWare.

VCA (Veterinary Centers of America): VCA operates over 1,000 animal hospitals across the United States and Canada. VCA uses a proprietary practice management software called VCA CareClub.

VetCor: VetCor is a privately owned company that operates over 400 veterinary hospitals and clinics across the United States. VetCor uses its proprietary practice management software, called Vets First Choice.

PetVet Care Centers: PetVet Care Centers operates over 450 veterinary hospitals and clinics across the United States. PetVet Care Centers uses ezyVet as their practice management software.

Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare is a privately held company that operates over 360 clinics in 17 states across the United States. Thrive Pet Healthcare uses the ezyVet practice management software to manage its clinics.

VetStrategy: VetStrategy is a privately held company that operates over 175 veterinary clinics in Canada. VetStrategy uses Cornerstone practice management software.

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP): SVP operates over 300 veterinary clinics across the southeastern United States. SVP uses Avimark as its practice management software.

Mission Veterinary Partners: Mission Veterinary Partners operates over 300 veterinary clinics across the United States. Mission Veterinary Partners uses the ezyVet practice management software.

Amerivet Veterinary Partners: Amerivet Veterinary Partners operates over 150 veterinary clinics in four states, including California, Nevada, Texas, and Virginia. Amerivet Veterinary Partners uses AVImark and ImproMed as their practice management software.

BlueRiver Pet Care: BlueRiver Pet Care currently operates over 60 veterinary clinics across 11 states. BlueRiver Pet Care uses the practice management software ezyVet for its clinics.

Conclusion: The veterinary hospital chain industry is rapidly growing, with many companies operating hundreds of clinics across the United States and Canada. The companies use a variety of practice management software to manage their clinics, with some using proprietary software and others using commercial software. As the demand for high-quality pet care continues to increase, the veterinary hospital chain industry is likely to continue expanding and innovating.