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.

809 Atlantic Avenue · Brooklyn, NY

3,697 SF Purpose-Built Floor Plan

Conceptual first floor — designed for surgical flow, imaging access, and CE training flexibility.

PUBLIC SIDE SURGERY SIDE STERILIZATION / CLEAN SUPPLY Autoclaves · Fire Racks · 40 SF WAITING No Vestibule · 110 SF MAIN ENTRY ▶ RECEPTION 70 SF EXAM RM 1 85 SF EXAM RM 2 85 SF CHECKOUT / FINANCE 110 SF OFFICE MANAGER 110 SF MULTI-PURPOSE Staff Lounge / Conference 380 SF VISITOR TOILET STAFF TOILET RAMP / CORRIDOR HOUSEKEEPING / SOILED HOLDING 25 SF DATA PIPE CHASE PREP / RECOVERY 550 SF · 3 Recovery Stations LAB Area PHARMACY Area X-RAY SCAN 120 SF · Equipment selection needed CT SCAN 120 SF · Equipment selection needed SCRUB AREA DICTATION Area LAUNDRY ALCOVE OR 3 15'6" × 13'0" · 200 SF OR 2 15'6" × 13'0" · 200 SF OR 1 15'6" × 12'0" · 160 SF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Med Gas · Vacuum Water Heater DOG RUNS Large Cages / Outdoor Access HOLDING / STACKED CAGES Small Cages · 275 SF TONED AREA: 3,697 SF · 809 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY N

Color-coded zones match the surgical workflow — from client-facing entry through sterile OR suites.

Public Side

Waiting · Reception · 2 Exam Rooms · Finance · Office Manager · Multi-Purpose / CE Room

Surgery Side

3 ORs (160–200 SF each) · Prep/Recovery 550 SF · Scrub Area · Lab · Pharmacy · Dog Runs

Imaging Suite

XR Scan 120 SF · CT Scan 120 SF · Equipment selection in progress · Holding / Stacked Cages 275 SF

Sterilization & Support

Sterilization / Clean Supply · Autoclaves · Fire Racks · Housekeeping / Soiled Holding

Core / Utilities

Visitor & Staff Toilets · Data Room · Ramp · Pipe Chase · Mechanical Equipment Room

809 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Conceptual First Floor Plan · Revised Feb 14, 2026 · McGuire Group Architects, P.C.

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 a deep NYC referral network and a proven surgical model. Board-certified in small animal surgery with decades of specialist experience across the five boroughs.

Tom Melendez

Business Manager

Operations, partnerships, and growth execution for the Lighthouse model. Brings strategic vision and operational discipline to build a sustainable, surgeon-first practice from the ground up.

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