Robert Dawson

Cofounder, Vet-AI

Search every verified Robert Dawson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Robert Dawson, cofounder of Vet-ai, participated in the Great British Data Show in April 2021, a veterinary telemedicine presentation hosted by Jason Johnson, DVM, and organized in collaboration with the Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) and u.gov. During the event, Dawson shared data from Vet-ai's operations, which included over 38,000 consultations and nearly 5,000 prescription medications provided across approximately 5,000 consultations. The data indicated that dermatological, parasitic, and non-specific preventative cases accounted for over 80% of prescriptions, while gastrointestinal cases were less frequently treated with medication. Dawson also discussed findings from a survey of nearly 2,000 British pet owners, stating that 80% of respondents believed pet owners should be able to access veterinary care remotely. He noted that a quarter of respondents admitted to avoiding taking their pet to a vet in the past two years, with over 25% of those citing cost concerns. Dawson attributed the survey results to customer preferences, saying that technology enables change but customer demand drives it.