The Vets and BetterVet, leading mobile veterinary care providers, have recently ANNOUNCED a strategic merger — the merged entity will continue operating under The Vets brand. This consolidation will significantly extend the company’s reach, expanding its footprint to over 30 major U.S. cities. Financial terms were not disclosed — as part of the merger, founders and existing institutional investors have made additional investments.

Esben Mou, is the newly appointed CEO of The Vets. Dan Adams, who led BetterVet as CEO in 2024, will continue on the company’s Board as chairman — previously led VetCor as CEO from 2001 to 2022.

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• The Vets Merges with BetterVet for Convenient Pet Care (10.17.24)
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• BetterVet Raises $40MM to Expand Network of At-Home, Concierge-Style Veterinary Care Powered by Proprietary Technology (11.16.22)
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• BetterVet Boasts Largest Acquisition to Date With Established Mobile Vet Clinic, Vets Here (5.10.22)
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• The Vets Secures $40M in Seed Funding to Empower Veterinarians and Bring High-Quality Pet Care to the Home (1.27.22)
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  • 7.1.20: The Vets raised $2,000,000: pre-seed from Target Global.