IndeVets

IndeVets

Flexible veterinary relief and associate staffing

Overview

IndeVets provides veterinary clinics with reliable, high-quality relief staff by directly employing veterinarians who can work on a flexible mix of relief shifts and permanent associate positions. Veterinarians get full benefits, flexible scheduling, and community support, while clinics receive consistent care for their patients. The model matches veterinarians to partner clinics based on availability and preferences, with clinics billed for the relief services provided. This setup helps veterinarians achieve better work-life balance and reduces burnout, while offering clinics a steady, capable staffing solution. IndeVets aims to transform the veterinary field by making careers more fulfilling and ensuring dependable patient care.

About IndeVets

Simplify's Rating
Why IndeVets is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • New Harbor Capital funded IndeVets, signaling investor confidence in its 130% CAGR.
  • June 2026 website claims 36 states and 250+ veterinarians, showing continued expansion.
  • April 2026 Senior Associate promotions deepen leadership bench and retention across hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Roo and other staffing platforms intensify competition with faster, self-serve relief booking.
  • Indeed reviews in 2025 criticize pay, scheduling, and support, hurting recruiting.
  • If hospitals and vets view IndeVets as expensive middleman, 2026 growth stalls.

What makes IndeVets unique

  • IndeVets employs W-2 veterinarians, not contractors, preserving clinic consistency and control.
  • January 2025 California expansion lifted coverage to 33 states and Los Angeles markets.
  • IndeVets reports 250+ veterinarians, 5,000+ partner hospitals, and clinically led staffing.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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PR Newswire
Jan 22nd, 2025
Indevets Expands To California, Marking 33Rd State In National Growth

Veterinarian staffing company brings flexible, burnout-reducing solutions to doctors and clinics in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San DiegoPHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IndeVets , a staffing company with the industry's only credentialed, clinically led veterinary team, is proud to announce its expansion into California, marking the company's 33rd state nationwide. This strategic move brings IndeVets' unique model to the key veterinary markets of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, further solidifying the company's national reach and impact.With this expansion, veterinarians in California now have access to IndeVets' flexible scheduling options, giving them the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work, which has been proven to significantly reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction. In turn, veterinary hospitals can access IndeVets' network of credentialed veterinarians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care. Clinics can drive growth, see more patients, play catch-up, and retain patients — all while alleviating the staffing pressures that often lead to burnout in their own staff."We're thrilled to expand into California, offering more veterinarians the opportunity to find a better balance between their careers and personal lives," said Michael Raphael, CEO of IndeVets. "This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting the veterinary community and enhancing patient care across the country

Staffing Industry Analysts
Sep 6th, 2024
People on the move: Robert Walters, IndeVets, Huffmaster, Encore Funding, MLA

Encore Funding, an alternative lender targeting the staffing and transportation industries, appointed Dale Busbee as VP of business development.

The Business Journals
Feb 14th, 2024
Philadelphia veterinarian staffing company reaches $50M in annual revenue, sets sights on international expansion

After working with an outside vendor in its early years, IndeVets appointed Nico Westerdale as chief technology officer to lead its development of the technology platform and app that the company's veterinarians can use to schedule their hours.

North American Veterinary Community
Oct 10th, 2023
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Vetcor, which operates more than 840 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada, has selected Covetrus as its primary partner for in-clinic veterinary products.

Lincoln International
Aug 12th, 2022
IndeVets has received a growth equity investment from New Harbor Capital - Lincoln International LLC

IndeVets Founded in 2017 by Michael Raphael and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, IndeVets is a tech-enabled provider of veterinarian staffing services. Its mission is to unite the country’s top veterinarians… Read More

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