TeleVet® Partners With Hill’s Pet Nutrition to Make Telemedicine for Pets Widely Available

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and TeleVet team up to offer veterinarians 60 days of free access to the TeleVet telemedicine platform to allow clinics to continue to see pet appointments virtually in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TeleVet, creators of the mobile telemedicine application virtually connecting veterinary clinics to pet owners, has announced a partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global pet food company whose goal is to support every pet possible in conjunction with veterinarians and animal welfare partners.

TeleVet will provide Hill’s veterinary customers with 60 days of free use of its telemedicine platform, enabling the national community of vets to better serve patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Vets are facing a time of unprecedented need for telemedicine,” said Steven Carter, co-founder and CEO of TeleVet. “Our partnership with Hill’s provides clinics with the means to provide excellent care while maintaining revenue during uncertain times. As conditions continue to evolve, we are proud to partner with Hill’s in 2020 and beyond.”

TeleVet is designed exclusively for veterinarians to help them continue to meet with pet owners safely. Easily integrated with instant messaging, phone and video, TeleVet is a one-stop platform virtual clinic that enables vets to consult with patients and monitor status without violating distancing norms. Vets can operate a traditional clinic from anywhere, facilitate prescriptions, create and update electronic health records, collect payment and more.

“Hill’s and TeleVet are committed to helping as many pets as possible get to see their veterinarians through new capabilities,'' said Chief Professional Veterinary Affairs, Jolle Kirpensteijn, DVM. “Our company was started by a veterinarian, and we continue to be committed to supporting the profession and the pets that they serve in their clinic or virtually.”

To learn more about the partnership and to secure a 60-day free trial of TeleVet, visit: https://www.televet.com/Hills-Partnership

About TeleVet

TeleVet provides an integrated mobile app extension to existing veterinarian practice management systems. The TeleVet app allows two-way communication between clients and veterinary staff, enabling telemedicine, appointment scheduling, digital prescriptions and much more. Now, veterinary clinics can provide a modern, mobile communications experience with their clients, saving them time and money as well as providing the latest in professional care. TeleVet integrates seamlessly into an existing office workflow in under one hour, with no setup fee and unlimited live support. Founded in 2015, TeleVet strengthens the relationship between veterinarians and their clients by embracing the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship. The company has strong financial backing, having raised $2.3 million in venture capital to-date. For more information, please visit GetTeleVet.com.

About Hill's Pet Nutrition

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research and groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs. Hill’s Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods and Hill’s Science Diet wellness pet foods are sold through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about Hill's, our products and our nutritional philosophy, visit us at HillsPet.com, HillsVet.com or Facebook, keywords "Hill's Pet Nutrition."