Vet-AI opens first physical practice

Vet-AI has announced that it will open its first physical veterinary practice in London Colney.

The ‘digital first practice’ will be opened under the Joii Pet Care brand, the firm’s vet care digital app.

It is a move that will create 13 new jobs and serve thousands of pets and the new practice will treat any pets that need physical care, expected to be around 30% of cases.

The London Colney practice will be “modern and spacious” with three consultation rooms and no reception, to minimise stress for the animals.

Dr Robert Dawson RCVS, vet and co-founder of Joii Pet Care, said: “We’re really excited to be opening our initial ‘Digital First’ practice. Our ambition is to offer more options for affordable, convenient veterinary care to pet owners and I’m really pleased to welcome new staff members to our brilliant team to help us deliver the next step of our journey.

“We plan to open multiple practices in commuter areas of the UK which will serve high population density areas. London Colney is the first part of that wider expansion plan as we look to bring Joii Pet Care to more pet owners. We can support the local area with a vet practice as there are lots of pets, not enough vets. And with our technology, we can see more pets from home as well as in practice.”