David Bessler

About David Bessler

Dr. David Bessler is the CEO and co-founder of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), established in 2014. Based in New York, VEG operates as a veterinary emergency company, providing timely medical care for acute problems in pets. In September 2021, the company raised $100 million in Series C funding. As of October 2022, VEG had 24 hospitals across nine states.

David Bessler at a glance

• Company: Veterinary Emergency Group
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Investments, Durable Capital Partners, Sequoia Heritage
• Location: Valhalla, New York

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