Infectious diseases and chemistries in a single test.
The Utilization Gap
When veterinary costs rise, petcare is delayed.
01
Rising cost of care
When testing, treatment, and repeat visits feel financially out of reach, preventive care becomes easier to postpone.
02
Falling utilization
Pet parents may wait longer, decline recommended tests, or skip follow-up monitoring—even when symptoms persist.
03
Care becomes more complex
Late detection can mean fewer options, more urgent interventions, and a heavier emotional and financial burden for families.
The Solution
Pet-Side Testing.
Shorter clinic cycle times
A simple collection workflow can help teams move from sample to decision with fewer handoffs and less waiting.
Lower total cost of care
Earlier, more accessible testing can reduce downstream complexity and help pet parents make care decisions with confidence.
Less volume and less fear
Carpal pad sampling offers a familiar, lower-stress touchpoint that can make the testing experience feel calmer for animals.
The Growth
At-home hearworm testing: the bridge between the clinic and the home.
American Heartworm Society estimates that at least 27 million dogs in the United States do not receive annual heartworm testing or regular preventative care
The team
Pioneers of petcare delivery.
Advisor
Dr. Austin Viall, DVM
Dr. Austin Viall is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at the University of California Davis. Originally hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Austin graduated with his DVM from Washington State University in 2010.
Advisor
Dr. Erica Behling-Kelly, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Dr. Behling-Kelly is an Associate Professor at NC State University in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to that, she was Chief Medical Officer at Ellie Diagnostics and former Director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory at Cornell University.
Advisor
Dr. Brian Evans, DVM
Dr. Evans is a serial entrepreneur involved in veterinary telemedicine since 2014 and published the first paper on veterinary telemedicine. He is one of the authors of the 2021 AVMA/AAHA Telehealth Guidelines for Small Animal Practice and was the founding Clinical Director of Dutch.
Advisor
Dr. Christie Long, DVM
Dr. Long was Chief Veterinarian at PetCoach, one of the first veterinary telehealth companies, acquired by Petco in 2017. In 2019 she helped start Modern Animal, serving as Vice President of Medicine prior to its acquisition by Chewy. In a prior career, she designed software solutions.
Advisor
Candise Goodwin
Candise is a sought-after speaker for her deep insights into the pet healthcare and retail industries. Her journey from senior roles at Merck Animal Health, Vets First Choice, VIP Petcare/PETIQ, to leading digital transformation at Petco, positions her as a thought leader in bridging traditional and digital business models.
Advisor
Dr. Craig Tockman
Dr. Tockman, is an accomplished veterinary executive, serial entrepreneur, and clinical innovator with decades of leadership experience spanning clinical companion animal practice, corporate management, and global product commercialization. He was VP of Sales and Marketing at Abaxis when Zoetis purchased it in 2018.