Arista Advanced Pet Care Announces Opening of First Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia

Revolutionary Specialty Veterinary Care Coming in Q1 2025

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arista Advanced Pet Care, a groundbreaking new group in the specialty referral and emergency veterinary space announces its first hospital will open in Atlanta in the first quarter of 2025. Part of Affinity Veterinary Partners, Arista is bringing a revolutionary shared ownership model to the veterinary specialty and emergency industry, inspired by its successful sister company, CityVet.

Arista Advanced Pet Care distinguishes itself by building new multispecialty referral and 24/7 emergency hospitals dedicated to serving primary care veterinarians and their clients by treating pet health issues beyond the scope of general practice. What sets Arista apart is its unique shared ownership model and its commitment to bringing a seamless and transparent process to advanced pet care. By partnering with veterinary owners who have a meaningful stake and a seat at the table, veterinary teams are empowered to build their hospital in their community. This innovative approach not only fosters collaboration and the cultivation of distinctive local cultures but also better meets the needs of clients and their pets, general practitioners, and the hospital teams.

Arista is leveraging the 25 years of success CityVet has experienced with its shared ownership structure. "Our mission at Arista Advanced Pet Care is to evolve the delivery of specialty care and empower our veterinary teams with a greater degree of autonomy," says Dr. Jennifer Welser, President of Arista Advanced Pet Care. "We are adapting a proven model that offers veterinary professionals a real opportunity to influence the success and direction of their practice - a change that is truly needed in the specialty field. We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative movement in veterinary medicine."

Arista's entry into the market is poised to not only transform how veterinary specialists and emergency clinicians practice medicine but also to bring care navigation to advanced care which improves the experience for everyone and health outcomes for pets. Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, will lead Arista Advanced Pet Care, bringing with her a distinguished career that includes positions as Chief Strategy Officer at CityVet, Global Chief Medical Officer at Mars Veterinary Health, and Chief Medical Officer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners. Her extensive experience and dedication to excellence in veterinary care makes her the ideal leader for Arista’s innovative approach.

Andy Anderson, DVM, DACVS, Executive Chairman of Affinity Veterinary Partners, parent company of CityVet and Arista Advanced Pet Care, emphasizes, "The success we've seen with CityVet’s model underscores the importance of giving veterinarians ownership in their practices. We are thrilled to extend this model to the specialty medicine sector with Arista, bringing the same commitment to innovation and the highest standards of care."

Arista Advanced Pet Care will offer a comprehensive range of specialty referral services, and 24/7 emergency care, ensuring that the general veterinary community has a partner in advanced care and pets in the Atlanta area receive the highest quality care for complex health issues. For more information on Arista Advanced Pet Care, visit aristapetcare.com or contact [e-mail].