Vetster

Vetster Inc.
IndustryVeterinary services
Founded2020; 5 years ago (2020)
FounderMark Bordo, Regan Johnson
HeadquartersToronto, Canada
Area served
USA, Canada, UK, Worldwide
Websitevetster.com

Vetster Inc. is a Canadian veterinary telemedicine company.[1][2][3] It is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.[2][4]

History

Vetster was formed in 2020 by Mark Bordo and Regan Johnson.[1][3][5][6] Bordo assumed the role of CEO and Johnson was appointed CTO.[1][7] Cerys Goodall was named Chief Operating Officer in January 2022.[8]

Vetster announced its online pet pharmacy service, VetsterRX to the US market on August 24, 2021.[9][10] As of October 2021, Vetster had 35 employees.[7][11]

Together with OnePoll, Vetster published a survey on pet guilt.[12][13][14]

The Vetster platform allows users to schedule online consultations with veterinarians and veterinary technicians.[15][16] Users can schedule consultations at any time of the day and any day of the week.[2][17] The platform lets users choose which professionals to consult with, rather than assigning them to a veterinarian or technician.[18][19][6] Users can receive a prescription through VetsterRx or their local human pharmacy where legally available.[6]

Vetster offers video, text, and voice chat appointments.[2][9] The Vetster platform can be accessed through the Vetster website or the Vetster mobile app.[9][17]

In April 2022, the company signed a partnership with PetMed Express.[20] As part of the agreement, PetMeds will be the exclusive eCommerce provider of Vetster medications, and Vetster will be the exclusive provider of telehealth services to PetMed's customers. [21][22]

In August 2022, the company launched in the UK following a £25m raise.[23][24][25]

On January 31, 2024, the company launched its employer benefit Vetster for Business. [26]

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  17. ^ a b "Vetster Android App Wants To Tackle Pet Separation Anxiety". Android Headlines. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  18. ^ "Pet owners turn to telehealth platforms amid lengthy vet backlogs due to pandemic". The Toronto Star. 2021-05-26. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
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  20. ^ "Foley Represents PetMed Express in Partnership with Vetster". www.foley.com. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
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