David Prien
CEO
FirstVet
FirstVet is a mobile platform that lets pet owners book video consultations with licensed veterinarians 365 days a year, from 7 am to midnight. The service provides real‑time assessments, treatment plans and referrals, automatically emails a written record, and integrates with most pet‑insurance policies for cost‑free access, while also offering an in‑app shop for pet supplies with fast delivery.
- Applications
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- Pet Technology
- Software Only
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$21.5MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Pet owners often face long wait times, travel constraints, and limited clinic hours when seeking veterinary advice, which can delay care and increase stress for both animals and their owners.
Solution
FirstVet offers a mobile platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians via video calls, available 365 days a year from 7 am to midnight. Users create a pet profile, book a convenient appointment, and receive real‑time assessments, treatment recommendations, and referrals when needed. After each consultation, a detailed medical record is emailed to the owner. The service is integrated with major pet‑insurance providers, allowing many users to access consultations at no extra cost, and includes an online shop for pet supplies with fast home delivery.
Target Audience
Pet owners who need convenient, timely veterinary advice and want to avoid unnecessary clinic visits, as well as pet‑insurance providers seeking to offer covered tele‑vet services to their members.
Features
- Video consultation with experienced veterinarians in 30‑minute slots, scheduled through the FirstVet app
- 24/7 availability (7 am–12 am) across all supported countries
- Automatic email of a written consultation summary and treatment plan
- Direct integration with most pet‑insurance policies for covered, cost‑free access
- In‑app store offering vetted pet food, toys, and health products with 1–3 day delivery
- Multi‑language support and secure login (BankID, NemID, etc.) for local markets
- Referral system that connects owners to nearby physical clinics when an in‑person exam is required