PetMed Express partners with Dutch

PetMed Express, the parent company of online pet pharmacy PetMeds and PetCareRx (Nasdaq: PETS), announced a partnership with virtual veterinary care provider Dutch.

As part of the partnership, pet parents will be able to sign up for a monthly Dutch membership and be connected virtually with veterinarians for 24/7 appointments in 34 states. Since launched, Dutch has completed almost 700,000 visits and offers treatment options for over 150 conditions, including flea and tick medication and treatments for allergies and joint pain.

The new partnership will enable pet parents to leverage Dutch’s technology and veterinary team to secure prescriptions for PetMeds’ selection of medications.

Dutch’s monthly membership goes for $35/mo and those signing up for the year will pay $11/mo. The startup also has a pet insurance product which offers up to $10k a year for emergency vet visits.

“This partnership expands the accessibility of pet telemedicine, which can help fill gaps in care, as the nationwide vet shortage has left more than 129 million Americans without easy access to pet care. Through this collaboration, we are looking forward to reaching a broader audience of pet parents in need of care and medications.” – Joe Spector, Founder and CEO of Dutch.

“At PetMeds, we believe the veterinarian is—and will always be—at the center of a pet’s healthcare journey. By integrating Dutch’s virtual care platform into our growing pet health ecosystem, we’re expanding access to timely, professional care, particularly when in-person visits aren’t possible due to geography, timing or cost. This partnership is designed to support the 200 veterinarians who are employed by Dutch and aid continuity of care while helping ensure pet parents receive expert guidance, whenever and wherever it’s needed.” – Sandra Campos, President and CEO of PetMeds.