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Dr. Treat

YC S22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 21 employees · 16 known investors

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A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals. The company serves pet owners and veterinary practices seeking better outcomes for animals and staff.

Also known as Urban Pet, Inc. · DBA Dr. Treat · Urban Pets Inc (DBA Dr. Treat) · Urban Pets Inc (DBA Dr. Treat), DBA Dr. Treat · Dr Treat · Dr. Treat

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessTelehealthConsumerUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Dr. Treat was founded in 2021 by Rakesh Tondon, Hetal Shah, and charlie bowman.

RTRakesh Tondon
Rakesh TondonFounderRakesh Tondon is a co-founder of Dr. Treat, an AI-driven veterinary care platform, and previously co-founded Le Tote, a fashion rental subscription service. He has over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, SaaS, and healthcare, including prior work in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and Ridgecrest.
HSHetal Shah
Hetal ShahFounder
CBcharlie bowman
charlie bowmanFounderCharlie Bowman is an engineer with extensive experience in Ruby and Ruby on Rails development, as well as expertise in web services, SQL, NoSQL, and search technologies. He founded Dr. Treat, a platform improving access to pet healthcare services and veterinary practice operations.

Investors · 16

BliscereportedNew York

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Builders VCreportedSan Francisco

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Cathexis VenturesreportedHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred

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EPIC VENTURESreportedSalt Lake City

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Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Dr. Treat is a veterinary care provider operating clinics in San Francisco and Burlingame, California. It offers primary and urgent care for companion animals, spanning wellness and prevention, testing and diagnostics, advanced care, surgical procedures, and urgent care. The practice positions itself as combining a physical clinic with additional services such as concierge support from a "Pet Relations" team, online appointment booking, and virtual care for rechecks and diagnostic result reviews.

Customers can access care either through a membership, Dr. Treat One, or on a pay-as-you-go basis. Members receive unlimited access to all Dr. Treat clinics, no exam fees, same-day or next-day urgent care appointments, medical records for emergency hospital visits, and virtual care. The company also lists food and medication offerings, iOS and Android apps, and a stated aim of delivering data-driven care personalized to a pet's genetic predispositions.

Business model

Dr. Treat operates its own veterinary clinics and sells care directly to pet owners through two options: an annual membership (Dr. Treat One) that waives exam fees and includes access to all clinics, and a per-visit fee for non-members. Food and medications are also offered through the site [0].

Subscription revenue from the Dr. Treat One annual membership priced at $149 per year (about $12.42 per month), plus per-visit fees of $85 for pay-as-you-go customers, alongside charges for clinical services such as diagnostics, advanced care, and surgery [0].

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography

Market position

The practice differentiates on membership-based access with no exam fees, unlimited clinic access for members, same-day or next-day urgent care availability, transparent published pricing, concierge support via a Pet Relations team, and virtual follow-up care [0].

Technology

Online appointment booking, iOS and Android applications, digital medical records that can be shared for emergency hospital visits, and virtual care visits for rechecks and diagnostic results. The company states an intent to make care data-driven and personalized based on genetic predispositions [0].

Go-to-market

Direct-to-consumer through its website and mobile apps, with online booking, membership plan sign-up, published transparent pricing, and customer testimonials; the company also recruits veterinary staff through a careers/jobs section [0].

Pet owners in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking primary, preventive, and urgent veterinary care for companion animals.

Geography

Clinics in San Francisco and Burlingame, California, with hospital tours listed for both locations [0].

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Clinic locationsFeb 20262 clinics
Dr. Treat One annual membership priceFeb 2026$149
Pay-as-you-go price per visitFeb 2026$85
Veterinarians listed on team pageFeb 20265 veterinarians

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Dr. Treat do?
Dr. Treat is a San Francisco Bay Area veterinary practice offering membership-based and pay-per-visit companion animal care.
Who founded Dr. Treat?
Dr. Treat was founded by Rakesh Tondon, Hetal Shah, charlie bowman in 2021.
Who are Dr. Treat's investors?
Dr. Treat's investors include Aurum Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, Grant Park Ventures, Maiora Rebel Ventures, Rebel Fund, Scrum Ventures, VU Venture Partners, Y Combinator and 8 more.
Where is Dr. Treat headquartered?
Dr. Treat is headquartered in San Francisco, US.