Clinic center: Canadian pet food company opens facility ahead of US market entry, and more

A veterinary clinic and surgery center in Mississippi has relocated to a larger location in Hernando, a move that totaled $2.19 million. Meanwhile, a mobile vaccination clinic is offering affordable services to the residents of Austin, Texas. In Canada, a pet food company is getting ready to make its products available to the United States with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Montreal.

Continue reading to learn more about these facilities.

Hernando Animal Clinic & Surgery Center (Hernando, Mississippi)

The city of Hernando, Mississippi, has a new 2500 sq ft clinic: the Hernando Animal Clinic & Surgery Center. The opening of the new center, which is more than 3 times the size of the clinic’s prior location, involved a $950,000 building purchase and $1.235 million in renovations, according to Terravet Real Estate Solutions, a veterinary property real estate group that helped finance the clinic’s new location.1

According to a news release, the move to the new facility brought Hernando Animal Clinic into compliance with current ADA standards. In addition to having more exam rooms, the clinic’s latest location has higher parking availability for clients. Terravet also said the new building includes a subtenant that could be vacated for future expansion.1

“The new space allows us to provide a higher level of care and meet ongoing demand from pet owners in the northwest Mississippi region,” Mark Ziller, owner of Hernando Animal Clinic and president and CEO of Innovetive Petcare, said in the news release.1

Low Cost Pet Vax (Austin, Texas)

Low Cost Pet Vax, a mobile vaccination clinic service, has brought its unit to Austin, Texas, providing pet owners in the area with opportunities for pet vaccinations, flea/tick prevention, heartworm testing, deworming, and microchipping. According to the organization, all of its veterinary services are administered by veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians. In an announcement on its clinic expansion, Low Cost Pet Vax acknowledged the rising cost of veterinary services and the large number of unvaccinated pets in Texas, saying its goal is to “bridge the gap by making preventive care accessible.”2

"We use the same quality vaccinations as a full-service provider but without charging extra fees for an exam or appointment, keeping prices affordable for pet owners,” Theodore Fausak, Low Cost Pet Vax's Austin operations manager, said in the announcement.

"We want to give every pet in Austin the opportunity to receive needed life-saving vaccinations and preventative care without financial barriers," added Rod Munsell, DVM, founder of Low Cost Pet Vax.2

Formula Raw manufacturing facility (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

The Canadian-based pet food company Formula Raw recently announced the opening of a new 15,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. According to the company, the facility will quadruple its freeze-dried pet food production from 7500 kg to more than 30,000 kg, allowing it to bring its products to the US.

“Certified by CFIA, MAPAQ and with USDA export approval now secured, Formula Raw's...Canadian-made freeze-dried food and treats for dogs and cats are officially entering the US market,” the company wrote in an announcement.3

Currently, the company ships to Asia and is expanding into Europe and the United Arab Emirates, and is looking for US retail and distribution partners for its expansion to the US. "What started in a tiny facility is now a nationally recognized brand...,” Dimitri Manousos, cofounder of Formula Raw, said in a company news release.3

References

1. Terravet Real Estate Solutions opens renovated $2.19 million Hernando Animal Clinic following strategic acquisition and expansion. News release. Terravet Real Estate Solutions. July 31, 2025. Accessed August 20, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250731226064/en/Terravet-Real-Estate-Solutions-Opens-Renovated-%242.19-Million-Hernando-Animal-Clinic-Following-Strategic-Acquisition-and-Expansion
2. Affordable pet healthcare provider Low Cost Pet Vax launches pet vaccination clinics in Austin, TX. News release. Low Cost Pet Vax. July 31, 2025. Accessed August 20, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/affordable-pet-healthcare-provider-low-cost-pet-vax-launches-pet-vaccination-clinics-in-austin-tx-302519084.html
3. Formula Raw unveils state-of-the-art 15,000 sq ft USDA-approved facility, bringing premium Canadian pet food to the U.S. News release. Formula Raw Inc. August 6, 2025. Accessed August 20, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/formula-raw-unveils-state-of-the-art-15-000-sq-ft-usda-approved-facility-bringing-premium-canadian-pet-food-to-the-us-302522026.html