Clinic center: Carolina–based network of veterinary hospitals to open new specialty hospital

Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre (Canada, Ontario)

VCA Canada recently announced the opening of an expanded hospital, Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre, located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. The 52,000 sq ft location offers 24/7 emergency services as well as neurology, internal medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, surgery, and critical care.

"This facility represents a major step forward in how we care for pets. Every detail of our hospital reflects our dedication to innovation, patient comfort, and seamless collaboration,” Jason Kill, general manager of Alta Vista said in a news release.¹ “With a nod to the past, we look forward to the continued future growth in our specialist departments and providing ongoing learning opportunities for our referral communities in Ottawa and the surrounding regions."

Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilmington (Wilmington, North Carolina)

A new specialty hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina, will be opening in early fall 2026, Vets Pets, a North Carolina-based network of veterinary hospitals, said in a news release. Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilmington will offer 24/7 emergency services and specialty surgery and will be equipped with advanced imaging, a surgical suite, and assigned treatment areas for emergency and critical care.

"Veterinary medicine is strongest when it's rooted in the community it serves," Paige Harrington, DVM, vice president of medical leadership at Vets Pets, said in an organizational release.² "Our role is to complement the important work of local veterinarians and ensure families have support when the unexpected happens."

Eastern Animal Hospital (Baltimore, Maryland)

Last month, Terramed Real Estate Solutions, formerly known as Terravet Real Estate Solutions, acquired Eastern Animal Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, for $7.75 million. The 16,433 sq ft center offers emergency care, dentistry, behavioral medicine, diagnostics, laboratory services, and has an on-site pharmacy. Completed in 2019, Eastern Animal Hospital was constructed by Whiting-Turner Contracting, the firm behind projects such as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Under Armour’s Baltimore headquarters.

"It's rare to find a facility this well designed, this well located, and backed by such a high-performing practice," Daniel Eisenstadt, CEO of Terramed, said in a company news release.³ "Eastern Animal Hospital raises the bar for what veterinary real estate can look like in an urban setting and represents exactly the kind of long-term, value-driven property we aim to hold."

References

1. Alta Vista Opens New Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa. News release. VCA Canada Animal Hospitals. October 6, 2025. Accessed October 16, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alta-vista-opens-new-specialty-amp-emergency-veterinary-centre-in-ottawa-863294826.html
2. Points East Veterinary Group Expands with Wilmington Specialty Hospital. News release. Vets Pets. October 3, 2025. Accessed October 16, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/points-east-veterinary-group-expands-with-wilmington-specialty-hospital-302574391.html
3. Terravet Real Estate Solutions Acquires Baltimore's State-of-the-Art Eastern Animal Hospital for $7.75 Million. News release. Terramed Real Estate Solutions. September 11, 2025. Accessed October 16, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250911402126/en/Terravet-Real-Estate-Solutions-Acquires-Baltimores-State-of-the-Art-Eastern-Animal-Hospital-for-%247.75-Million