Providing quality care
without the hefty pricetag
OUR STORY, BY DR. SHEA
Why Spot was started
I absolutely love being a vet (wanted to be one since I was 8), and the past two decades have shown me many wonderful changes in this profession.
One such change, however, get’s a big thumb’s down. And that’s the skyrocketing costs of caring for a pet and the impact it's having on families.
Affordable care is a more than a recent buzzword in today's vet med landscape. It’s the safety net that keeps pets healthy and in homes. It means ensuring that basic, fundamental well-being doesn't hinge on a price tag.
Best ideas happen in the shower
As I was getting ready to leave my corporate medicine job in November of 2023, I began brainstorming on how I could help, even if just in my own little corner of the world, in a small way.
And the saying is true, the best ideas happen in the shower which is where the idea of Spot came to be.
In thinking through solutions to the problem, I asked myself, “If I could just strip away all the costs and expenses of a clinic, and limited care to basic fundamentals, could I then reduce the overall cost of doing business and pass that along to families?”
The answer was yes, yes I could.
Reducing financial barriers was just one part of the equation. I also wanted fun and community to be at our core.
That's when the idea of "Vaccine Heroes" came to be: community-powered care, where together we help local pet rescues get their foster dogs ready for their forever homes. People "gift" a vaccine at cost, and we perform the physical exam and vaccination free of charge.
Spot currently supports Nancy's Rescue Foundation, and if you would like to be a Vaccine Hero, you can do so here.
It's my heart's work to make vet care more affordable for California pets and to build community around our shared love of them.
MEET OUR VETS
Fun facts
Shea Cox, DVM
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School: Michigan State University, 2001
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Best way to start the day: Drinking coffee with Jeff (my bird) while watching the sun rise
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Loves: Food and wine, bees, painting, ceramics
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What I love most about Temecula: Living in a city that still feels like a small-town community; the beautiful weather and scenery; the wine!! :)
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Favorite quote: "Leap and the net will appear"
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Advanced training: Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, Certified Pet Loss Professional
Scott Cox, DVM
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School: Michigan State University, 2000
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Best way to start the day: Drinking coffee while reading cycling and training blogs
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Loves: Cycling, training, golf, food and wine
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What I love most about Temecula: Being part of a community
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Favorite quote: "Be more concerned with what you can do for others than what others can do for you. You'll be surprised at the results"
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