VetDepot
{{Short description|Online pet pharmacy}}{{Orphan|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox company
| name = VetDepot
| logo =
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| foundation = 2005
| location = Encinitas, California, U.S.
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| key_people = Craig Gilmore, Founder
| industry = Retail
| products = Pet Supplies
| homepage = {{URL|vetdepot.com}}
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VetDepot is on online pet pharmacy founded in 2005{{cite web |url=http://www.calmu.edu/blog/calmu-business-spotlight-vetdepot-com/ |title=CalMU Business Spotlight: VetDepot.com |accessdate=2012-10-22}} by Craig Gilmore, who also owns Gilmore & Co., Inc., a research and investment firm.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/14/business/market-place-the-investor-charles-hurwitz-may-be-clearing-up-some-feuds.html |title=Market Place; The investor Charles Hurwitz may be clearing up some feuds |author=Allen R. Myerson |accessdate=2012-10-22}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/04/business/a-legal-thicket-amid-the-redwoods.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm |title=A Legal Thicket Amid the Redwoods |author=John Markoff |accessdate=2012-10-22}}{{cite web |url=http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl/1993_1130463/maxxam-kaiser-hurt-by-aluminum-slump.html |title=Maxxam, Kaiser hurt by aluminum slump |author=Pamela Yip|accessdate=2012-10-22}} Based in Encinitas, California, VetDepot sells pet medications, pet supplies, pet supplements, and other pet related products through the mail to all 50 U.S. states.{{cite web |url=http://petshops.about.com/od/PetSupplies/p/Pet-Meds-Take-A-Bite-Out-Of-Veterinarians-Bottom-Lines.htm |title=Pet Meds Taking a Bite Out of Veterinarians' Bottom Lines |author=Alissa Wolf |accessdate=2012-10-12}}
Background
In 2011, VetDepot was named to the list of Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America.{{cite web |url=http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/vetdepotcom |title=Inc. 500 VetDepot Profile |accessdate=2012-10-10}} In 2011 and 2012, VetDepot was named to the Inc. 5000 list. VetDepot is certified to be a reputable online pharmacy through LegitScript, the leading source of internet pharmacy verification.{{cite web |url=http://www.legitscript.com/pharmacy/vetdepot.com |title=LegitScript VetDepot |accessdate=2012-10-10}}
Products
VetDepot offers both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products,{{cite web |url=
http://www.trefis.com/stock/petm/articles/147310/the-sp-500-goes-to-the-dogs/2012-10-05 |title=The S&P 500 Goes to the Dogs |accessdate=2012-10-22}} including veterinary medications, nutritional supplements, vaccines, first aid products, grooming products, treats, pet food, toys, and other pet supplies. The company carries lines from dozens of manufacturers,{{cite web |url=http://www.vetdepot.com/manufacturers.html |title=VetDepot.com Manufacturers |accessdate=2012-10-10}} including many of the best known brands in pet care.{{cite web |url=http://www.vetdepot.com/pet-medication-supply-brands.html |title=VetDepot.com Brands |accessdate=2012-10-10}}
Products are available for cats, dogs, fish, small pets, exotic pets, birds, horses, cattle, and other animals. VetDepot supplies directly to pet owners, veterinarians, animal shelters, and other customers.
The Pet Hero Program
VetDepot launched its Pet Hero program to support individuals and organizations promoting animal welfare.{{cite web |url=http://www.vetdepot.com/donations.html |title=Pet Hero |accessdate=2012-10-10}} The program provides donations and affiliate marketing partnerships.