Your vet handles the big stuff.
We handle everything in between.
Sidekick Vet gives pet owners on-demand access to licensed veterinarians for triage and guidance — without the wait, the subscription, or the ER bill.
Why we built this
Pet emergencies don't happen during business hours. They happen at 11pm on a Tuesday, on a holiday weekend, or the one day your vet is booked solid. And when they do, pet owners are left with two options: panic-Google their way through conflicting advice, or drive to the emergency room and spend $400 to hear "they'll be fine."
We built Sidekick Vet because there should be a middle option. A real vet, available right now, who can tell you whether you need to worry — and what to do next.
What we believe
- 1 Your vet is the hero. We're the sidekick. We never try to replace your primary vet — we help between visits.
- 2 Real vets, not chatbots. Every consultation is with a licensed veterinarian with at least 5 years of clinical experience.
- 3 No subscriptions. Pay when you need us. That's it. No monthly fees, no auto-renewals.
- 4 Transparency first. Every visit generates a summary you can share with your regular vet.
Our veterinarians
Every Sidekick Vet veterinarian has at least 5 years of clinical experience and is fully licensed in their state.
Dr. Sarah Chen
DVM · 14 years
Dog mom to two rescue mutts, Leo and Biscuit
Dr. Marcus Rivera
DVM · 11 years
Cat dad and former emergency vet for 6 years
Dr. Emily Kowalski
VMD · 9 years
Lives with a very opinionated tabby named Miso