VitalRads, LLC - Veterinary Imaging Specialists

What VitalRads, LLC - Veterinary Imaging Specialists does

VitalRADS, LLC (legal entity PP-TX LLC, d/b/a VitalRADS) is a Cypress, Texas-based veterinary teleradiology company founded in 2010 by Dr. Brian Poteet. It provides 24/7/365 remote interpretation of diagnostic imaging across radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and PET/CT by board-certified veterinary specialists in radiology, cardiology, dentistry, and neurology. Core products are the VitalRADS teleradiology reading service (STAT turnaround under 60 minutes, routine in 2-4 hours), the VitalPACS cloud-based image archiving system, VitalAPPs (a unified teleradiology/PACS platform launched May 1, 2026), and mobile and outpatient ultrasound services delivered in the Greater Houston area from the Cypress headquarters. The company also operates an ACVR-approved three-year postdoctoral residency program and an educational content library on radiograph positioning.

Name

VitalRads, LLC - Veterinary Imaging Specialists

Legal name

PP-TX LLC

Website

https://vitalrads.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VitalRADS is a Cypress, Texas-based veterinary teleradiology company founded in 2010, providing 24/7 remote imaging interpretation by board-certified specialists to 1,800+ veterinary practices, universities, and corporate chains globally via its cloud platform, VitalPACS archiving, and Greater Houston ultrasound services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Teleradiology

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Telemedicine & Virtual Care Platforms (HLAMAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teleradiology Platforms & Reading Workflow (HLACALAK), Imaging/Lab Integration & Results Management (PACS, LIS Connectivity, Reporting) (HLAMAGAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary teleradiology
• Cloud PACS archiving
• Mobile ultrasound services
• Veterinary imaging interpretation
• Specialist radiology consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Cypress

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Teleradiology Reading Services: Board-certified radiologists provide interpretation of digital radiographs, CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiograms, ECGs, and nuclear medicine studies. Services offered at standard and STAT turnaround times. No contracts or minimum case submissions required.
2. Mobile Ultrasound Services: On-site ultrasound services at veterinary practices in the Greater Houston area, performed by skilled sonographers. Available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
3. Outpatient Imaging Center: Outpatient imaging services at the Cypress, Texas facility, performed by veterinary residents under supervision of Board Certified Radiologists. Includes abdominal ultrasound, thoracic ultrasound, echocardiogram, and US-guided FNA with cytology.
4. Image Archiving (VitalPACS): Cloud-based image archiving subscription service for secure storage and retrieval of veterinary radiology data. Offered through VitalPACS brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VitalRADS provides remote interpretation of veterinary diagnostic imaging studies (radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, PET/CT, ECG) by board-certified veterinary specialists available 24/7/365. The company also delivers on-site mobile ultrasound services in the Greater Houston area, runs an outpatient imaging center in Cypress, Texas, and offers cloud-based image archiving through its VitalPACS platform.

Product overview

VitalRADS is a veterinary teleradiology services platform providing remote interpretation of diagnostic imaging by board-certified specialists. The portfolio comprises the core VitalRADS Teleradiology Services (covering radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and PET/CT), the VitalAPPs unified platform (launched May 2026, combining teleradiology and PACS functionality), VitalPACS for cloud-based image archiving, mobile and outpatient ultrasound services in the Greater Houston area, and specialist consultations in cardiology, dentistry, and neurology. Additional offerings include ACVR-approved residency training and educational content for radiograph positioning. The company serves over 1,800 active customers including corporate and independent veterinary practices and universities, operating 24/7/365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VitalPACS: Cloud-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) for secure storage and access to veterinary radiology images.
• VitalAPPs

Products and services

• VitalRADS Teleradiology Services Remote interpretation of veterinary diagnostic imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiograms, ECGs, nuclear medicine, PET/CT) by board-certified veterinary specialists available 24/7/365. STAT reports delivered within 60 minutes; routine reports in 2-4 hours. No contracts or minimum case submissions required.
• VitalAPPs Enhanced unified teleradiology platform launched May 1, 2026, combining VitalRADS and VitalPACS into a single interface. Streamlines imaging workflows from case submission through reporting and archiving, featuring accelerated search, Dark Mode, and team-based controls.
• VitalPACS Cloud-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) providing secure, efficient, and remote access to diagnostic images. Offers cloud-based image archiving and storage for veterinary radiology data with offsite redundancy.
• Image Archiving Cloud-based image archiving subscription service for secure, efficient, and cost-effective storage and access to veterinary radiology data. DICOM-compliant with offsite redundancy.
• Mobile Ultrasound Services On-site ultrasound services delivered by skilled sonographers at veterinary practices in the Greater Houston, Texas area, operating Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Covers abdominal, thoracic, and echocardiogram diagnostics.
• Out-Patient Center Outpatient imaging services at a dedicated clinic in Cypress, Texas. Procedures performed by veterinary residents in ACVR board-certification training, supervised by Board-Certified Radiologists. Services include abdominal ultrasound, thoracic ultrasound, echocardiogram, and ultrasound-guided FNA with cytology.
• Cardiology Consultations Remote consultations by board-certified cardiologists providing expert case and diagnostic reviews for complex heart conditions and routine check-ups.
• Dentistry Consultations Expert dental radiograph interpretation by board-certified dentists for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Neurology Consultations Expert neurology consultations by board-certified neurologists for questions regarding neurological deficits and chronic condition management, delivered remotely.
• ACVR Residency Program American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) approved postdoctoral residency program offering comprehensive training in veterinary radiology and diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine). Three-year program with 10 residents graduated over 13 years and 4 current residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average turnaround time of 2-4 hours for non-STAT cases
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZoetiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership announced August 2025 to integrate VitalRADS teleradiology services into Zoetis Virtual Reference Laboratory. Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company. The partnership brought VitalRADS services to Zoetis' broader customer base through integrated cloud-based diagnostic platform. Zoetis announced acquisition agreement in July 2026 to acquire VitalRADS, expected to close Q3 2026.
• VitalPACS (VitalRADS Product)coreOthersVitalPACS is VitalRADS' proprietary cloud-based image archiving solution. It is operated as a separate product brand (vitalpacs.com) providing Picture Archiving and Communication System services for veterinary practices.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asteris: Veterinary PACS and imaging software company providing image archiving, viewing, and reporting tools to veterinary practices. Direct peer overlapping with VitalRADS' VitalPACS archiving and VitalAPPs workflow software offerings.
• PetRays: Veterinary teleradiology company providing remote interpretation of diagnostic imaging by board-certified radiologists to veterinary practices. Direct competitor in the same teleradiology reading service category as VitalRADS.
• Vetology: AI-enabled veterinary teleradiology and radiology services platform offering AI-assisted interpretation alongside specialist reads. Direct peer with overlapping AI + human specialist workflow serving the same veterinary practice customers.
• VetCT: UK-based veterinary telemedicine and teleradiology provider offering specialist interpretation across multiple modalities and species. Direct competitor in veterinary teleradiology with strong international reach and overlapping modality coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Sound Technologies: Veterinary imaging equipment vendor and PACS provider serving veterinary clinics across the US, offering ultrasound, X-ray, and MRI hardware and software. Overlaps with VitalRADS' PACS/archiving and outpatient imaging capabilities, but anchored in an equipment-led model.
• Antech Imaging Services: Imaging services division of Antech Diagnostics (owned by Mars Petcare), offering veterinary imaging and reference-lab diagnostics at significant scale. A broader incumbent with overlapping teleradiology and radiology services embedded in a much larger diagnostics platform.
• IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants: Teleradiology arm of IDEXX Laboratories, the largest veterinary diagnostics company. Offers specialist radiology reads as part of a broader diagnostics portfolio including reference labs and in-clinic analyzers, competing with VitalRADS for the same DVM customers.

Emerging players

• Butterfly Network: Handheld AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound company with growing veterinary applications. An emerging player overlapping with VitalRADS' mobile ultrasound business and AI-driven imaging interpretation themes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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