24/7 online prescription service ships medication directly to pet owner’s home

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vetster.com, the world’s fastest growing veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace, today announced the launch of VetsterRx™ Online Pharmacy, the first online pet pharmacy provided by a veterinary telehealth platform. The delivery service for pet medications is now available to Vetster customers in the United States through the company’s new mobile app and at Vetster.com.

“The launch of VetsterRx makes Vetster a seamless end-to-end veterinary telehealth service,” said Mark Bordo, CEO and CoFounder, Vetster.com. “With just a few taps on their mobile phone, pet owners can find a licensed veterinarian, speak to that vet by video, phone or text, obtain a prescription and arrange to have that prescription shipped directly to their home. Convenience elevates pet care and gives pet owners peace of mind.”

As the shortage of veterinarians continues, resulting in limited clinic availability, Vetster has stepped forward to fulfill a much needed gap in the market. With nearly 40 percent of its appointments resulting in a prescription which pet owners previously fulfilled at outside pharmacies, the company decided to build out its own service to meet the increasing need. Top ailments treated by Vetster’s veterinarians include parasites, urinary tract infections, skin infections, eye care, pain or limping, and dental care. Nearly one thousand medications, supplements and pet products are now available through VetsterRx Online Pharmacy.

“Veterinary telemedicine is evolving with the needs of today’s modern pet owner,” said Dr. Sarah Machell, Medical Director, Vetster.com. “As veterinary telehealth evolves to support improved access to veterinary care across the United States, platforms like Vetster can step forward to quickly meet new pet owner needs. VetsterRx is one more way we are committed to improving access to care with quality and convenience.”

How Vetster and VetsterRx Online Pharmacy Works

  • Improved Access to Care – No matter their location, pet owners can book an online appointment with a Vetster veterinarian licensed to practice in their area through Vetster.com or the new Vetster Mobile App for iOS and Android.
  • Animals of All Kind – Vetster is the fastest growing veterinary marketplace with professionals ready to help pet owners of all animalkind including dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, bunnies, guinea pigs and more.
  • Wallet Friendly – With appointments for as low as $50, pet parents can affordably improve the care for their animals.
  • Secure, High Quality Calls – Appointments are conducted virtually through secure video or online chat making it easy to speak to a veterinarian at home, on the road, or if living in rural or remote areas. On mobile, it’s easy to move the phone to work with the animal such as showing a close up of the face, or skin.
  • Fast and Convenient – Prescriptions (where available by local regulations) resulting from an appointment along with refills can be purchased from within the Vetster app and arrive within two business days to the pet owner’s preferred location. For urgent prescriptions and/or those where VetsterRx is unavailable, pet owners can choose to have their prescription fulfilled at a local 24 hour human pharmacy.

Pet owners can book a virtual veterinary appointment by visiting Vetster.com or by downloading the new mobile app available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Use promo code VETSTER30 for 30% off your first appointment. Registering an account is free, and appointments start as low as $50. To find out more about the new Vetster mobile app, watch this video.

About Vetster

Vetster is a veterinary telemedicine marketplace connecting veterinary professionals with pet parents over video, text or audio chat. From the comfort of home, pet parents can access quality virtual care in a matter of minutes, and veterinary professionals can set their own rate and schedule themselves according to personal preferences. Create a free account today at vetster.com.

Contacts

Ana Tackett

480.859.0899

anatackett@sppublicrelations.com