Revolutionary Pet Hospital Model Coming to Atlanta: Arista Advanced Pet Care to Open in 2025!
Arista Advanced Pet Care, a new player in the specialty referral and emergency veterinary field, is preparing to open its first hospital in Atlanta in the first quarter of 2025. Part of Affinity Veterinary Partners, Arista is introducing a shared ownership model that promises to revolutionize the way veterinary specialists and emergency clinicians practice medicine.
Building on the success of its sister company CityVet, Arista’s model gives veterinary teams meaningful ownership stakes in their hospitals, offering them greater autonomy and influence over the success and direction of their practice. This innovative approach is designed to foster collaboration, improve care, and better meet the needs of pets, general veterinarians, and hospital teams.
A New Era of Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Care
Arista Advanced Pet Care distinguishes itself by creating multispecialty referral and 24/7 emergency hospitals that serve primary care veterinarians and their clients by addressing complex health issues beyond the scope of general practice. By partnering with veterinary owners who have a seat at the table, Arista is building a community-driven care model that offers a more transparent and seamless experience for both veterinarians and pet owners.
“Our mission is to evolve the delivery of specialty care and empower our veterinary teams with a greater degree of autonomy,” said 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. It’s a change that is truly needed in the specialty field.”
Dr. Welser brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held leadership positions including Chief Strategy Officer at CityVet, Global Chief Medical Officer at Mars Veterinary Health, and Chief Medical Officer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners. Her extensive expertise will guide Arista as it transforms the landscape of veterinary specialty and emergency care.
A Model of Success
Arista’s shared ownership structure is based on CityVet’s 25 years of success, where veterinarians have flourished under a model that prioritizes collaboration and local culture. Andy Anderson, DVM, DACVS, Executive Chairman of Affinity Veterinary Partners, noted that extending this model to the specialty field with Arista is a natural progression: “The success we've seen with CityVet’s model underscores the importance of giving veterinarians ownership in their practices. We are thrilled to bring this commitment to innovation to the specialty sector.”
What Pet Owners Can Expect
Arista Advanced Pet Care will provide a comprehensive range of services, including specialty referral and 24/7 emergency care. The hospital will partner with general veterinary practices to ensure that pets receive the highest quality of care for complex health issues. With Arista’s patient-first approach, pet owners in the Atlanta area can expect a transparent, seamless experience when navigating advanced care for their pets.
Arista’s shared ownership model and innovative approach are poised to elevate the veterinary specialty and emergency care experience, ultimately improving health outcomes for pets while empowering veterinary professionals.
