Vetster Ready to Serve 12.5 million pet owners in Florida with Veterinary Telemedicine
2024年7月1日 - 10:15PM
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Florida veterinarians able to diagnose and
prescribe through Vetster.com with enactment of House Bill 849
Vetster, the world's fastest-growing veterinary telehealth and
pet care marketplace, today announced Florida’s 12.5 million pet
owners can now receive a diagnosis, treatment plan, and
prescriptions through its top-rated veterinarians online. In
addition to its virtual video appointments, pet owners can use
VetsterRx, fulfilled by PetMedsⓇ, to have their prescriptions
shipped directly to their home, or choose a local human pharmacy.
In celebration of this momentous occasion, the company is offering
pet owners full access to its service for $98 USD* per year
(regularly $139 USD). The company is the only platform allowing pet
owners to select from thousands of highly-rated veterinarians based
on price, reviews, and specialty - enhancing state-wide
accessibility to veterinary care.
"Vetster ensures that no matter what time of day, no matter
where someone is located, no matter what the species, pet owners
can find the qualified veterinary care they need for their
animals,” said Mark Bordo, CEO and cofounder, Vetster. "Florida's
enactment of House Bill 849 is an important piece of legislation
that empowers veterinarians to leverage telemedicine as part of
their virtual practice.”
The enactment of House Bill 849 (PETS Act) marks a
groundbreaking moment for veterinary care in Florida. Effective
July 1, 2024, this legislation empowers veterinarians to expand the
services they can provide through virtual means. Now, veterinarians
can establish the veterinary-client-patient-relationship (VCPR)
online and provide a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription if
needed. The legislation is a huge step forward in addressing
access-to-care for pet owners during a rapidly growing veterinary
crisis in North America.
Vetster provides a much-needed solution to the state's own
veterinary care accessibility challenges. According to the
Veterinary Care Accessibility Project, 20 counties in Florida
currently have an accessibility score of 10 or lower. The PETS Act
bridges this gap by enabling licensed veterinarians to deliver
essential services through telemedicine, ensuring pet owners have
access to professional care, regardless of location. It also offers
solutions when in-clinic care is disrupted, allowing veterinarians
to provide vital services remotely, which is critical in a state
frequently impacted by severe weather events.
For pet owners, the new bill brings improved access,
convenience, and peace of mind. Through Vetster, they can now
easily book virtual appointments with licensed Florida
veterinarians to address their pets' health concerns swiftly and
efficiently - whether it's preventive care, diagnosing health
issues, or recommending suitable behavior and nutrition
options.
"Telemedicine is a vital solution to helping pets in Florida
receive the care they need. It fundamentally changes and improves
the health outcomes for our pets," said Cerys Goodall, COO of
Vetster. "Vetster’s purpose-driven medical platform connects
veterinarians and pet owners, offering full health histories and
comprehensive care plans. Our platform makes pet care between
clinic visits more affordable, accessible, and convenient."
Vetster for Pet Owners
Vetster’s award-winning platform puts pet owners in the driver’s
seat of their pets' health. Vetster is the most transparent and
feature-rich solution on the market today, allowing pet owners to
choose their vet and gain access to expert advice, triage,
nutrition advice, and more – anytime, anywhere. Vetster also
provides transparent fees including a single annual membership to
access the full features of the platform and ongoing care. Pet
owners can also pay per appointment. *From July 1 through July 7
23:59 EDT, Vetster is offering pet owners in the US discounted
access to its annual plan for only $98 USD. Sign up here:
https://vetster.com/en-us/plus
Vetster for Veterinary Professionals
Vetster makes it easy for veterinary professionals to build
their virtual practice, and create their practice on their own
terms with a purpose-built solution. Perfect for clinics wanting to
expand services, new graduates, veterinarians wanting to reach more
patients, and those looking at retirement. Vetster provides a
secure medical platform, an integrated booking and payment system
and stored medical records. Vetster is trusted by thousands of
veterinary experts. https://vetster.com/en-us/for-vets
To learn more about Vetster’s services, please visit
vetster.com.
ABOUT VETSTER
Vetster is the world's leading veterinary telehealth and pet
care marketplace connecting pet owners with top-rated veterinary
professionals. Pet owners use Vetster to speak to veterinary
professionals online through video, text or audio chat. Vetster’s
award-winning marketplace and mobile app empower pet owners to
speak with a veterinarian from the comfort of home or while
traveling, scheduling appointments any time - 24/7. Create a free
account today at vetster.com.
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