Pet owners can now receive medical care for their animals during this pandemic thanks to an app invented by a graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, writes Erin Arvediund for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

My Virtual Veterinarian, from Villanova University and Wharton School graduate Felicity Johnson, incorporates telemedicine for veterinarians.

The app won the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School’s entrepreneurship competition this year.   The prize included $30,000 and $15,000 in legal, accounting and strategy services.

The idea for My Virtual Veterinarian came out of the time consuming visits she had with vets treating her cat for cancer.

“I was living and working in New York City, and it was difficult bringing her to her appointments,” said Johnson, a native of Australia whose family moved to Philadelphia.

A lot of vet appointments are made in the middle of a work day when it’s hard to take off.

The cornavirus highlighted the value of Johnson’s app at a time when it’s best to avoid personal contact.

The app lets pet parents access their primary veterinarian, or find a different one who is available, and schedule an appointment. Vets can make appointments that fit their schedule.

Read more about My Virtual Vet here.

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