Last checked Sep 22, 2026
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT)aehnt.comAnimal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas is operated within the Compassion-First/NVA veterinary platform, which is controlled by JAB (a financial sponsor/investment-fund-backed owner), so it is currently private-equity-owned under the definition provided.
Notes
- Meridian Capital’s portfolio page states that the Animal Emergency Hospital within the Grapevine facility is operated by Compassion First and that AEHNT was established in 1998 by local veterinarians.
- Today’s Veterinary Business reports (July 8, 2019) that Compassion-First Pet Hospitals “took over” Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas and states the network is owned by the investment firm JAB Investors.
- Today’s Veterinary Business reports (March 7, 2019) that JAB purchased a majority stake in Compassion-First from Quad-C (a private equity firm).
- AEHNT’s own About page states it is an emergency facility in Grapevine established in 1998 and created/supported by local veterinarians.
Sources
- Compassion-First acquires hospitals in Texas, Florida
Today's Veterinary Business - States Compassion-First took over Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (dated July 8, 2019) and that the network is owned by JAB Investors.
- Compassion-First Chain Gets New Majority Owner
Today's Veterinary Business - States JAB purchased a majority stake in Compassion-First and that Quad-C was the seller (private equity firm), dated March 7, 2019.
- Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of North Texas
Meridian Capital - States AEHNT was established in 1998 by local veterinarians and notes the Animal Emergency Hospital is operated by Compassion First.
- About Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (official site) - Official company page (used to identify official website and logo asset reference).
- About (legacy path) - Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (official site) - States AEHNT is an emergency facility in Grapevine established in 1998 and created/supported by local veterinarians.
- https://www.trophyclub.org/DocumentCenter/View/1931/Vendor-Listing-Report-9-25-2019
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2061879/000121390025078098/ea0253507-1aa1_meridian.htm
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- https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2025/04/which-north-texas-hospitals-are-owned-by-private-equity/
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- https://trophyclubanimalhospital.com/about/
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- https://www.allianceanimalhealth.com/emergency
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- https://timberridgeamc.com/experiencing-an-emergency/
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- https://crosstimbersamc.com/hours-location
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Ownership FAQ
Is Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT) owned by private equity?
Yes. Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by JAB Holding Company (via JAB Investors / JAB Consumer Partners SCA SICAR / JAB Consumer Fund).
Who owns Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT)?
Operated as part of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals / NVA (JAB-owned veterinary platform).
When was Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas (AEHNT) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 22, 2026.