Brooklyn · Surgery-Only · CE Hub

Premium Surgical Care & Hands-On CE Training for NYC’s Pet Community

A standalone, surgery-only center delivering high-quality outpatient procedures—paired with a local training hub for veterinarians. Calm, elegant, and efficient—without ER chaos or after-hours.

Led by Dr. Tony Kahn, DACVS
No call · No after-hours
No-wait admissions
Appropriate outpatient discharges
Lighthouse surgical setting
Capabilities: 3 ORs · CT · Fluoroscopy · Endoscopy · Ultrasound
The Market Need

Demand Up, Access Down

  • NYC has seen a significant decline in specialist surgeons since 2019.
  • Large ER-based hospitals overwork surgeons; quality and lifestyle suffer.
  • General practice vets lack accessible, hands-on surgical training.
  • No local, practical CE options tailored to NYC veterinarians.

“Demand is rising while supply of skilled surgical care and CE access has fallen.”

Our Approach

Surgery-Only Care + CE Training Hub

Outpatient Surgical Care

Calm, elegant setting for pre-scheduled procedures; efficient admissions and appropriate same-day discharges.

Hands-On CE Training

Local, industry-supported workshops and evening courses led by expert surgeons for NYC veterinarians.

Why Lighthouse

Built for Outcomes & Sustainability

No-wait admissions

Streamlined, scheduled care.

Appropriate outpatient discharges

Efficient, safe turnover.

Quiet, elegant environment

No ER chaos.

No call, no after-hours

Surgeon sustainability.

NYC CE training hub

Industry-sponsored workshops.

Modern imaging

CT · Fluoro · Ultrasound.

Facility Highlights

Designed for Efficiency & Care

3 ORs

One large room for multi-table use.

Imaging

CT, fluoroscopy, radiography, ultrasound.

3 Consult Rooms

One doubles for discharge/euthanasia.

Separated Wards

Dog & cat wards with outdoor area.

Central Treatment

Induction & recovery rooms.

Training Room

Evenings/weekends for CE.

Market

A Large, Underserved Opportunity

1M+
NYC pet households
15+
CE weekends / year
3
Operating rooms
BK
Brooklyn location
Business Model

Multiple Complementary Revenue Streams

Primary: Surgical Procedures

Core income from scheduled surgical caseload with lean, surgery-only operations.

CE Training

Ticketed workshops and sponsored weekends. Target ≈ $300K/year at 15 weekends × 10 attendees × $2,000.

Industry Partnerships

Space rentals and co-branded events.

Optional Imaging Referrals

CT/fluoro/US slots for external vets.

Margin Levers

Lower overhead vs. multi-specialty hospitals; streamlined staffing.

Funding Round

Raising $2.5M (Equity / Strategic)

Buildout & Equipment

ORs, imaging, treatment, recovery.

Software & Inventory

Practice systems and supplies.

Brand & Marketing

Launch presence and pipeline.

Hiring & Runway

Core team, training cadence.

Team

Clinical & Operational Leadership

Dr. Tony Kahn, DACVS

Founder & Chief Surgeon — Highly regarded mobile surgeon with deep NYC referral network and proven surgical model.

Tom Melendez

Business Manager — Operations, partnerships, and growth execution for the Lighthouse model.

Get in touch

Ready to learn more?

Request the investor deck or book an introduction. We’ll share access to the full financial model in a secure data room.

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Surgery-only · CE training hub
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