Supertails raised $30 million specifically to open new pet clinics, with plans to scale from a handful of Bengaluru locations to roughly 100 clinics nationwide within three to five years — and that single funding round captures something important about this sector: organised, multi-location veterinary clinic chains are still a genuinely new phenomenon in India. Unlike restaurants or gyms, where dozens of mature national chains compete, India’s veterinary care market has historically been dominated by independent local clinics and small-scale pet stores, with branded chain models only emerging seriously in the last two to three years. Here’s an honest look at where this nascent sector actually stands.
Why There Aren’t Yet 10 Mature Veterinary Chains
Before ranking anything, it’s worth being upfront about the state of this industry, since forcing a full top-10 list onto a genuinely young sector would be misleading.
- India has a pet population of nearly 38 million, yet access to organised, chain-based veterinary care remains genuinely limited
- Most Indian pet owners still rely on independent local veterinarians rather than branded multi-location clinic chains
- The handful of genuine chain models that exist were mostly founded within the last two to three years, backed by venture capital rather than decades of organic growth
- Understanding this context matters more than forcing a padded ranking onto a sector still finding its shape
Supertails+ Clinics
Supertails stands as the most ambitious veterinary clinic chain currently scaling in India, backed by significant venture funding specifically earmarked for physical clinic expansion.
- Founded in 2021 by Vineet Khanna, Varun Sadana, and Aman Tekriwal as a D2C pet care platform before entering offline veterinary services
- Raised $30 million specifically to expand pet clinics, targeting 15 locations in Bengaluru near-term and roughly 100 clinics nationwide within three to five years
- Operates clinics across Koramangala, Banashankari, Brookefield, and Bannerghatta, with more locations launching
- Offers vet consultations, pharmacy, diagnostics, grooming, and at-home services, backed by over 100 veterinarians and 300-plus employees
Dr. Paws
Dr. Paws has positioned itself as a genuinely modern, comprehensive veterinary clinic chain, founded specifically to address gaps in specialised pet healthcare.
- Founded in 2024 by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, both former Boston Consulting Group colleagues turned pet care entrepreneurs
- Raised ₹29.3 crore in a mix of debt and equity during its Pre-Series A round, led by Chiratae Ventures
- Brought in Dr. Girish Kumar as chief veterinarian, an established Bengaluru veterinary practitioner
- Offers routine check-ups, emergency care, diagnostics, imaging, surgeries, grooming, and physiotherapy across purpose-built facilities
Crown Vet
Crown Vet carries genuinely distinctive heritage among Indian veterinary clinics, owned by Prince Pratapsinh Gaekwad of the Royal Family of Baroda.
- Operates as a Mumbai-based chain of premium pet clinics, with a notable Bengaluru location in Koramangala
- Offers critical care, a dedicated dental suite, dermatology services, and inpatient care
- Represents one of the more established, longer-running veterinary clinic brands compared to the newer venture-backed entrants
- Regularly cited among the best-reviewed veterinary facilities in cities where it operates
Bangalore Pet Hospital
Bangalore Pet Hospital has built a strong reputation for advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities within a single well-equipped facility.
- Based in Whitefield, Bangalore, offering hemodialysis, endoscopy, and laser therapy
- Represents the larger, multi-specialty hospital model rather than a distributed multi-location chain
- Regularly cited among Bangalore’s most advanced veterinary care facilities
- Serves complex cases requiring specialised diagnostic equipment beyond routine clinic capabilities
Jeeva Pet Hospital
Jeeva Pet Hospital has established itself as a specialised surgical and orthopaedic veterinary facility within Bangalore’s growing pet healthcare landscape.
- Based in JP Nagar, Bangalore, offering inpatient care alongside orthopaedic surgery and hip dysplasia screening
- Represents the specialised surgical care segment within India’s veterinary healthcare ecosystem
- Regularly recommended for pets requiring complex orthopaedic intervention
- Continues to be cited among Bangalore’s most trusted veterinary hospital facilities
CARTMAN Animal Hospital
CARTMAN Animal Hospital has built consistently strong reviews specifically within Bangalore’s Koramangala neighbourhood and broader city veterinary care market.
- Regularly cited alongside Supertails+ Clinics among Bangalore’s best-reviewed pet hospitals
- Known for experienced veterinarians and modern facilities handling both routine and complex cases
- Represents an independent, single or few-location veterinary practice rather than a scaled chain model
- Continues to build reputation through consistent care quality and pet owner satisfaction
Wiggles
Wiggles occupies a genuinely different position in this space, operating primarily as an online veterinary platform with on-call vet services rather than physical clinic locations.
- Founded in 2018 by father-daughter duo Rajh V. Iyer and Anushka, offering vets-on-call services alongside pet healthcare and nutrition products
- Represents the tele-veterinary and digital-first model rather than a physical multi-location clinic chain
- Also offers grooming services and functional pet health products including vet-approved treats
- Complements physical clinic chains by addressing consultation and product needs remotely
Heads Up For Tails (HUFT)
Heads Up For Tails has built a broader pet care ecosystem that includes veterinary teleconsultation alongside its core retail and product offerings.
- Operates as a marketplace-style pet care brand offering vet consultations alongside physical and online retail
- Competes alongside Supertails in blending veterinary access with broader pet product distribution
- Represents the hybrid retail-plus-healthcare model increasingly common among India’s newer pet care brands
- Continues expanding its omnichannel presence across physical stores and digital platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why doesn’t India have as many established veterinary clinic chains as other countries?
India’s organised veterinary chain model is genuinely new, with most branded, multi-location clinics founded only within the last two to three years and still in active fundraising and expansion phases.
Q2. Is it safe to trust a newer, venture-funded veterinary clinic chain over an independent local vet?
Newer chains like Supertails and Dr. Paws typically bring standardised protocols and modern equipment, though a well-established independent vet with years of local trust can be equally reliable, so checking specific reviews and credentials matters more than chain status alone.
Q3. Which veterinary clinic chain has the most ambitious expansion plans right now?
Supertails holds that position, having raised $30 million specifically to scale from its current Bengaluru locations toward a target of roughly 100 clinics nationwide within three to five years.
Q4. Can I get veterinary consultations without visiting a physical clinic in India?
Yes, platforms like Wiggles and Heads Up For Tails offer online vet consultations and tele-veterinary services, which can be a genuinely useful first step before deciding whether an in-person clinic visit is needed.
