Dr. Doodley, a pet healthcare startup, has raised $3.3 million (₹30 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures. The funding includes both equity and debt.
Other investors in the round include Campus Fund, Thackersey Family Office, and angel investors such as Yatin Shah and Karan Bhagat of 360 ONE Wealth, along with Gautam Dalmia from the Dalmia Bharat Group. Of the total funding, ₹20 crore came as equity and ₹10 crore as debt.
The startup plans to offer 30-minute vet-at-home services and provide all surgeries at a fixed price of ₹10,000. It also plans to expand to more Tier I cities later this year, treat 1 lakh pets over the next year, and grow its team of veterinary doctors to 100.
Utsav Bisaria, Co-Founder, Dr. Doodley said, “Pet parents should not have to choose between convenience and quality. We are the pioneer and market leader of vet-at-home service in Bengaluru. With our approach of sending an experienced doctor along with an assistant and all medicines to homes of pet parents, we have treated more than 30,000 pets in the last year. I am excited to see how our 30-minute vet-at-home model will eliminate the need to visit clinics.”
Yash Jayprakash Ladda, Co-Founder, Dr. Doodley said, “One of the key challenges Dr. Doodley is addressing is the high cost of pet surgeries in India. Over the last year, we have performed more than 1,000 surgeries across our three 24/7 hospitals and developed tightly monitored surgical protocols. Building on this experience, we are introducing a flat Rs 10,000 pricing model for surgeries, covering both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, aiming to make critical care available at honest and transparent pricing without compromising outcomes. This creates a dependable alternative for pet parents who have had to accept lower standards at local clinics or pay hefty amounts at branded clinics, encouraging them to choose Dr. Doodley Pet Hospitals without hesitation.”
Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at V3 Ventures said, “Veterinary care in India is getting mature and thus more organised and outcome-driven. I have been in touch with the Dr. Doodley team since inception, and I think they are building something unique. The business stands out because it is focused squarely on healthcare, not grooming or retail. This allows them to achieve the highest revenue throughput per clinic, with speed, the right price, and operational excellence. I am excited for what the future holds for our furry friends with Dr. Doodley.”
Dr. Doodley was founded in 2023 by Utsav Bisaria and Yash Jayprakash Ladda. Based in Bengaluru, the startup offers vet-at-home services along with 24/7 multispecialty pet hospitals.
At present, it runs three pet hospitals in Bengaluru—Jayanagar, Yelahanka, and Whitefield—and has a team of about 35 veterinarians.
Over the next year, Dr. Doodley plans to open four more hospitals in areas like Bellandur, Indiranagar, Rajajinagar, and North Bengaluru. The startup aims to treat more than 1 lakh pets and grow its veterinary team to over 100 doctors.
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