MedVet is a veterinarian-founded, owned and led company that operates a nationwide network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1988 and originally based in Columbus, Ohio, the organisation provides advanced care for complex cases, emergencies and specialty treatments, and works as a partner to family veterinarians, positioning its hospitals as extensions of referring practices' existing care teams.
The network serves more than 500,000 patients a year. Around-the-clock emergency and critical care is available at most hospital locations, while specialty services are delivered by board-certified specialists across more than ten disciplines, among them cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, critical care, radiology, rehabilitation and dentistry. Procedures range from chemotherapy and radiation oncology to cardiac ablations, physical rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging.
MedVet states that clinical judgement sits at the centre of the organisation, with an emphasis on collaborative medicine and clear communication. Its stated core values are Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion, and it describes its support for pets, their families, referring veterinarians and employees as a distinct commitment. The company operates solely in the United States.
