The cheapest online vet?
$0 to start. Omelo's AI triage is free.

The cheapest online vet for AI triage is Omelo — $0 to start, $0 forever for the AI layer. For live human vet consultations, Pawp at $19/month and JustAnswer's $5 trial are common entry points; Vetster averages $25-55/call; BetterVet is $89. If your question is 'do I need a vet?', the answer is free at Omelo.

Yes. Online veterinary services are regulated in most US states and follow the same prescription and treatment rules as in-person clinics. Omelo's AI triage layer is reviewed by Dr. Ashim Sarkar, BVSc, and anchored in the MSD Veterinary Manual and AVMA triage guidelines. Cheap doesn't mean unsafe.

We separate triage from consultation. Most pet-parent questions don't actually need a live vet — they need a clear answer to 'is this an emergency?' Our AI handles that for free in 30 seconds. We monetize only when the case escalates to a live licensed vet (vet.beomelo.com) — most users never need that.

Chewy partners with Vetster for online vet consults, charging $25-55 per call. Omelo's AI triage answers the same questions for $0. If you still need a live vet after triage, Vetster is one option; Omelo's vet.beomelo.com is another (often faster connect time).

Most online vets charge for prescriptions because veterinarian licensure and dispensing costs are paid. Omelo doesn't prescribe — we triage. When the AI flags a case that needs medication, you can connect to a licensed vet via vet.beomelo.com or your in-person vet. Be cautious of services advertising 'free prescriptions' — most have hidden subscription fees.

No. The Omelo app is free, the AI triage is free, the daily health record is free, and there's no premium tier. The only paid option is on-demand live vet consultation via vet.beomelo.com — which is separate, transparently priced, and you only pay if you actually use it.