FirstVet

FirstVet partners with Petwise for video appointments

FirstVet, a startup which provides pet-owners with on-demand video consultations with UK registered veterinarians, has announced a new partnership with Petwise, a dedicated insurance specialist for senior dogs and cats.  Following the partnership, Petwise customers are entitled to unlimited video appointments via their mobile device, tablet or computer and can…

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Inside the first vet-led UK e-commerce platform

FirstVet earlier this month announced it would be bringing its successful e-commerce business, already active in Sweden – where the brand originates – to the UK this month, aiming to offer “pet owners across the country a range of fantastic products at the click of a button”. The platform is…

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FirstVet launches UK digital e-commerce platform

Digital vet service FirstVet has announced it is expanding its UK offering for pet owners by launching its e-commerce site in the UK, aiming to create “an end-to-end, trusted journey for pet owners from digital assessment to product recommendation and delivery”. FirstVet’s e-commerce business is currently already active in Sweden…

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PitPat adds FirstVet to its Life plan member scheme

PitPat has announced a partnership with FirstVet to help its members during Covid-19.   The company which provides online fitness trackers for dogs has teamed up with FirstVet to allow customers to access “on-demand” video consultations with “local, qualified veterinarians.”  PitPat formed the idea due to “continued restrictions brought about by…

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Coronavirus Diary: First Vet

How the pandemic changed has my day to day experience of working with pets? I work for FirstVet, a video-based veterinary consultation service that was first launched in the UK in April 2019. During the pandemic FirstVet has seen a marked increase in the demand for remote consults (in fact,…

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How to prepare for a new pet

The arrival of a new pet is very exciting, but it can also be a daunting experience for new owners. Feeling this way is only natural: to help you feel more prepared, there are a few steps that can be taken. The first port of call is an introductory trip…

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Covéa Insurance partners with FirstVet

Covéa Insurance has announced a new partnership with FirstVet, a startup that  provides pet owners with on-demand video consultations with local, qualified veterinarians. Customers of the insurance group will now be able to receive free video vet appointments through an app whilst the lockdown continues.  Once a customer has downloaded…

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FirstVet makes services free

FirstVet has  announced it will be making its services free to all pet owners across the UK until 30 April. The move is in cooperation with its insurance partners, Bought By Many, LV= and Waggel. The on-demand video consultation provider said that the move aims to “alleviate some of the…

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How do you keep your pet hydrated during the winter months?

While we know how to take care of ourselves during the colder months, we can sometimes forget that, at this time of year, our pets will need a little extra TLC too. Harsh temperatures can cause a number of complications for pets, so owners should take extra care to ensure…

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Bought By Many partners with FirstVet

Pet insurance company Bought by Many has partnered with mobile pet service FirstVet, to will allow customers to check pet symptoms and get advice on treatment, without the need to go to the vets. To access the service, Bought By Many customers can download the free FirstVet app and select…

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