Chewy virtual vet visit

Why it is listed

The lowest official visit USD on this list, with named vets and a Chewy Pharmacy fill - if you and the pet are in one of seven states during the call. It is not 24/7 and not an ER. Outside those states, Chewy free chat is a vet tech, not a prescribing DVM.

Pros & cons

Pros

• chewy.com Connect with a Vet virtual-visit page 2026-09-02: $49.99 per video call with a licensed veterinarian. Available only in California, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Hours 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. ET, 365 days. Visits last up to 15 minutes. Same-day appointments are usually available. The pet must be visible on camera (required by law, per Chewy). Named vets on the page (Dr. Sonja C., Dr. Erin B., Dr. Brett C., Dr. Tara H.) with years of experience listed.
• Chewy states online vets can prescribe for cats and dogs based on professional judgment and prescribing regulations, with fill through Chewy Pharmacy. One pet per visit. Cancel or reschedule at least 10 minutes before to avoid the $49.99 fee. Invoices in Order History for possible pet-insurance reimbursement (Chewy does not accept insurance as payment).
• Nationwide free live chat with a licensed vet tech (cannot prescribe, diagnose, or treat) daily 6 a.m. to midnight ET with a free Chewy account. Official ER list: severe trouble breathing, excessive bleeding, uncontrolled seizures, or toxins - take the pet to a vet or the nearest emergency clinic right away. Vaccines, diagnostic tests, and lab work still need in-person care.

Cons

• Video with a prescribing vet is only seven states. Everywhere else you get free tech chat, which Chewy says cannot prescribe or diagnose. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 a.m. ET, not 24/7.
• No current official controlled-substance statement on this page. Late or missed visits are charged $49.99. Prescriptions and recommended products are extra.
• A 15-minute video is not a physical exam. Chewy is a retailer; this row scores their telehealth product, not the store catalog.

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