Backup.vet offers informational veterinary second opinions based on existing medical records provided by pet owners.
We do not establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR), perform physical examinations, or provide primary veterinary diagnoses.
Important: All recommendations are intended to supplement—not replace—existing veterinary advice. Pet owners are encouraged to maintain a direct relationship with a licensed veterinarian in their jurisdiction.
Our services include
Review of existing veterinary diagnostic materials (e.g., blood test results, imaging, clinical notes).Providing additional professional opinions and perspectives based on available information.
Advising pet owners on possible next steps, including when to seek in-person veterinary examinations or specialist consultations.
Backup.vet and its affiliated veterinarians do not:
All insights and recommendations are supplementary interpretations of existing diagnoses or test results.
Where appropriate, we may recommend seeking further diagnostic tests or an in-person evaluation with a locally licensed veterinarian.
Our service is designed to comply with the regulatory frameworks of the following regions:
We operate under the assumption that pet owners maintain an ongoing relationship with a locally licensed veterinarian for all health-related decisions.
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By using backup.vet’s services, the pet owner agrees that:
When necessary, backup.vet may advise pet owners to seek additional examination or treatment through:
Such referrals are advisory and do not constitute direct arrangements or endorsements of any specific provider.
Backup.vet disclaims any warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the second opinion for any specific medical case.
The final responsibility for medical decisions always rests with the pet owner and their attending licensed veterinarian.