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The Vets

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The Vets
Company typePrivate
IndustryVeterinary medicine company
Founded2020
Headquarters
United States
Services full diagnostics, blood workup, capturing vitals, wellness exams, vaccinations, lab tests, microchipping
Websitehttp://www.thevets.com/

The Vets is an American veterinary services company that specializes in providing at-home veterinary care, primarily for cats and dogs. Founded in Miami in 2020 by Shmuel Chafets and Dori Fussmann, the company works in 19 locations within the United States.[1][2]

History

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The Vets was established on January 1, 2020,[3][4] in Miami, Florida, by co-founders Shmuel Chafets and Dori Fussmann.[5][6][7]

On July 1, 2020, the company completed a pre-seed round with $8 million in funding, with Target Global as the lead investor. On January 27, 2022, The Vets closed a seed round, raising $40 million led by Bolt Ventures, Pico Venture Partners, and Target Global etc.[8][9][10][11][12] In January 2022, The Vets expanded its operations to the East Coast of the United States.[13][14]

In August 2023, The Vets supported "Petcare for Seniors" program in Tampa, within "Stress-Free Sundays" helping senior in taking care of their pets.[15][16][17][18]

Overview

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The primary focus of The Vets is the provision of veterinary services, within clients' homes, to minimize the typical stress associated with veterinary clinic visits.[19][20][21]

The Vets, headquartered in the US, works in 19 locations across the country, including Miami, Tampa, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Chicago, Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Raleigh, Columbus, Orlando, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Antonio,[22] Sacramento, Charlotte, Las Vegas, and Seattle, Colorado Springs.[23] Visits include comprehensive diagnostics such as blood workups, assessment of vital signs, wellness examinations, vaccinations, laboratory testing, microchipping, and other essential veterinary procedures.[24][25][26]

References

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  1. ^ Orbach, Meir (January 30, 2022). "Pet healthcare platform The Vets raises $40 million in Seed funding". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Times view on rising charges for caring for our pets: Vet the Vets". The Times. London. March 12, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. January 30, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "New Year, New Pet Health Goals: Embracing Preventive Pet Care with Dr. Krohn and The Vets". Fox 12 Oregon. KPTV. January 30, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Orbach, Meir (January 30, 2022). "Pet healthcare platform The Vets raises $40 million in Seed funding". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. January 30, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Shemer, Simona (February 3, 2022). "Israeli Startup The Vets Raises $40M For Its Pet Healthcare Platform". NoCamels. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Malik, Aisha (January 27, 2022). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Vets Secures $40M Seed Funding". vcnewsdaily.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  10. ^ FinSMEs (January 28, 2022). "The Vets Raises $40M in Sees Funding". FinSMEs. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  11. ^ PYMNTS (January 27, 2022). "The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care - PYMNTS.com". Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  12. ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. January 30, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  13. ^ PYMNTS (January 27, 2022). "The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care - PYMNTS.com". Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "Mobile vet clinic inspires kids to become veterinarians". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "Stress-Free Sundays provide Hillsborough seniors and their pets with care". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Beacon, Tampa (August 14, 2023). "Pooches, their owners get pampered". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "New Year's Eve fireworks can scare pets; How you can protect them". Yahoo News. December 31, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog". BBC News. May 23, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Malik, Aisha (January 27, 2022). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Polyn, Glenn (October 12, 2023). "The Vets Brings At-Home Veterinary Care to Orlando, FL". www.petage.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "חברה שפיתחה אפליקציה להזמנת שירותים וטרינריים גייסה 40 מיליון דולר | כלכליסט". calcalist (in Hebrew). January 27, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  22. ^ Ortiz, Edmond (May 14, 2024). "The Vets mobile veterinary service expands to San Antonio". Community Impact. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  23. ^ Ruiz, Amanda (March 29, 2024). "Austin mobile vet clinic combats veterinarian shortage". FOX 7 Austin. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  24. ^ Caperton, Alex (May 30, 2023). "The Vets at-home care service coming to Columbus". WSYX. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  25. ^ "The Vets expands to Columbus, Ohio". DVM 360. May 31, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  26. ^ Malik, Aisha (January 27, 2022). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 6, 2024.