One-Third of Americans Are Living in Vet Care Deserts, According to New Report From Veterinary Telemedicine Company Dutch
Virtual veterinary care provider, Dutch, today unveiled its inaugural State of Online Veterinary Care Report. With the report finding that 129 million Americans—one-third of the country—live in vet care deserts, this report comes at a time when pet care is experiencing a multi-pronged crisis. Not only is access to veterinarians decreasing throughout the United States, this access issue is compounded by the fact that burnout amongst veterinarians is leading to high suicidality and abandonment of the profession.
Veterinary Telemedicine Company Dutch Launches Pet Insurance in Partnership with Pets Best
Virtual veterinary care provider Dutch is partnering with Synchrony (
NYSE: SYF), a consumer financial services company, to offer Pets Best insurance to its annual veterinary care members. More than 90.5 million American families have a pet (source), but according to NAPHIA, only 3% of pets in the US are insured (source). Dutch makes access to common veterinary needs easy through telemedicine, tailored treatment plans, and prescription fulfillment in most states. The addition of Accident Only insurance plans offered by Pets Best marks an exclusive plan for pet parents from Dutch for affordable, virtual care solutions for both emergencies and everyday care.
