Dr. Doodley, a Bengaluru-based pet healthcare startup, has raised $3.3 million (about ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A round to expand its hybrid model of vet-at-home services and multi-speciality pet hospitals across urban India. The funds will be used to scale clinical capacity, grow its hospital network and strengthen rapid-response home care for pet owners.
Funding and investor support
The round was led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Campus Fund, the Thackersey Family Office and several angel investors. The deal combined equity and debt instruments, underscoring investor confidence in organised pet healthcare and Dr. Doodley’s scalable operating model.
Investors are increasingly backing businesses that address lifestyle-driven consumer needs as pet ownership rises in Indian cities, creating demand for professional, reliable veterinary services beyond informal clinics.
Business model and services
Founded in 2023 by Utsav Bisaria and Yash Jayprakash Ladda, Dr. Doodley runs a hybrid model that integrates house-call veterinary care with brick-and-mortar multi-speciality hospitals. The company promotes convenience, affordability and transparency for modern pet parents, targeting both routine care and emergency interventions.
Its vet-at-home service aims to reach pet owners within 30 minutes, catering to animals that experience stress during travel and to urgent on-site needs. The startup also operates clinical facilities offering diagnostics, surgeries and speciality treatments.
Pricing and affordability
To reduce financial uncertainty around treatment, Dr. Doodley has introduced standardised pricing for common procedures, including a flat-rate surgery pricing tier of ₹10,000 for selected operations. The policy is part of a broader strategy to make advanced veterinary care more predictable and accessible without diluting clinical standards.
Expansion plans and clinical capacity
Currently operating three hospitals in Jayanagar, Yelahanka and Whitefield, Dr. Doodley plans to open four more locations over the next year, targeting Bellandur, Indiranagar, Rajajinagar and northern Bengaluru suburbs. The company intends to augment its clinical capabilities and scale operations across key micro-markets in the city.
Since launch, the startup reports treating over 30,000 pets and performing more than 1,000 surgeries. Its team of around 35 veterinarians is expected to grow as the business scales, with a stated target of serving more than 100,000 pets in the near term.
Sector context
India’s pet care market has been expanding on the back of urbanisation, rising disposable incomes and a cultural shift that increasingly regards pets as family members. This backdrop has created opportunities for organised, technology-enabled providers offering integrated care, preventive services and clearer pricing.
Dr. Doodley’s funding and growth trajectory reflect the broader maturation of the Indian pet services industry, which continues to draw investor interest as demand for formalised veterinary care rises across metropolitan areas.
