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 USA.[1][2]
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Veterinary medicine company |
Founded | 2020 |
Headquarters | USA |
Services | full diagnostics, blood workup, capturing vitals, wellness exams, vaccinations, lab tests, microchipping |
Website | http://www.thevets.com/ |
History
editThe 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 USA.[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
editThe 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
edit- ^ Orbach, Meir (2022-01-30). "Pet healthcare platform The Vets raises $40 million in Seed funding". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ articles, The Times leading (2024-08-06). "The Times view on rising charges for caring for our pets: Vet the Vets". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Staff, FOX 12 (2024-01-30). "New Year, New Pet Health Goals: Embracing Preventive Pet Care with Dr. Krohn and The Vets". www.kptv.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Orbach, Meir (2022-01-30). "Pet healthcare platform The Vets raises $40 million in Seed funding". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Shemer, Simona (2022-02-03). "Israeli Startup The Vets Raises $40M For Its Pet Healthcare Platform". NoCamels. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Malik, Aisha (2022-01-27). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "The Vets Secures $40M Seed Funding". vcnewsdaily.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ FinSMEs (2022-01-28). "The Vets Raises $40M in Sees Funding". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ PYMNTS (2022-01-27). "The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care - PYMNTS.com". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Israeli pet care platform The Vets raises $40m". Globes. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ PYMNTS (2022-01-27). "The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care - PYMNTS.com". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Mobile vet clinic inspires kids to become veterinarians". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Stress-Free Sundays provide Hillsborough seniors and their pets with care". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Beacon, Tampa (2023-08-14). "Pooches, their owners get pampered". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "New Year's Eve fireworks can scare pets; How you can protect them". Yahoo News. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog". BBC News. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Malik, Aisha (2022-01-27). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Polyn, Glenn (2023-10-12). "The Vets Brings At-Home Veterinary Care to Orlando, FL". www.petage.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "חברה שפיתחה אפליקציה להזמנת שירותים וטרינריים גייסה 40 מיליון דולר | כלכליסט". calcalist (in Hebrew). 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Ortiz, Edmond (2024-05-14). "The Vets mobile veterinary service expands to San Antonio". Community Impact. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Ruiz, Amanda (2024-03-29). "Austin mobile vet clinic combats veterinarian shortage". FOX 7 Austin. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Caperton, Alex (2023-05-30). "The Vets at-home care service coming to Columbus". WSYX. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "The Vets expands to Columbus, Ohio". DVM 360. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Malik, Aisha (2022-01-27). "The Vets, a pet healthcare platform that provides at-home care, raises $40M led by Target Global". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-08-06.