VetBac Next-day veterinary antibiogram testing, run directly at your clinic.
VetBac helps small-animal practices move beyond empirical prescribing with overnight susceptibility results and expert microbiology support.
When treatment decisions cannot wait for an external lab
When external veterinary culture and susceptibility workflows take days, clinicians still need to decide what to do for a dog or cat with a likely bacterial infection.
- Start an empirical antibiotic today and hope it is the right choice.
- Or send samples out and wait several days before acting on susceptibility data.
That tradeoff slows confident treatment decisions.
VetBac closes that gap with an in-clinic workflow that delivers bacterial growth and antibiotic susceptibility results by the next day.
Built for clinics that need speed, clarity, and backup
VetBac is more than a plate. It is a clinic-ready workflow that combines testing, reporting, and expert backup so teams can make antibiotic decisions with more confidence. It includes:
- Overnight in-clinic susceptibility testing for selected companion-animal infections
- A clear cascade-style report that supports faster antibiotic selection
- Rapid access to microbiology expertise when a case needs a second look
- Structured onboarding, handling guidance, and continuing learning resources
Who VetBac is for
VetBac is designed for small-animal veterinary clinics treating dogs and cats with suspected bacterial infections of the skin, ear, and urinary tract.
It is a strong fit for practices that want faster evidence for treatment decisions, fewer non-improving cases, and a practical path beyond repeated trial-and-error prescribing.
How VetBac fits into a normal clinic day
The workflow is designed to fit routine clinic operations: set up the plate, incubate overnight, submit a photo, and receive an actionable susceptibility report without sending the sample away.
What's included
- incubator
- imaging cards
- disc dispenser
- plates
- antibiotic discs
- swabs & loops
- rapid access to microbiologists for data interpretation and test setup support
The testing protocol
Test setup (2 min)
Inoculate the VetBac plate with the collected sample. Add antibiotic discs.
Incubation (1 min)
Place the inoculated plate in the incubator overnight (16-20 hours).
Capture results (2 min)
Take a photo of the plate with your smartphone and submit it through the VetBac app.
Get the results (1 min)
Get the advanced AST report (cascade-type) within a few minutes of submission.
Interpretation of results
Each test returns a clear, easy-to-read cascade-style report showing which antibiotics are suitable for the bacterial infection tested.
When a case is more complex or results conflict with the clinical picture, your team can quickly reach VetBac microbiology support for an expert view.
That gives clinicians a faster path to evidence-based antibiotic decisions without adding unnecessary operational burden.
Testimonials
"I like that with VetBac, I can access the results as early as the next day. This allows me to quickly determine whether an antibiotic is needed and, if so, which one to choose."
Dr. Urška Vesel
PRVA-K veterinary clinic
Ljubljana, Slovenia
"The VetBac system is easy to use and straightforward to handle. The fast and reliable results are especially impressive and very helpful for clinical decision-making."
Dr. Tjaša Oražem
PET VET veterinary clinic
Ljubljana, Slovenia
About the VetBac team
The VetBac test was developed by an experienced team of veterinarians, microbiology experts, and engineers.
We understand first-hand the difficulties veterinarians face when treating bacterial infections in companion animals.
That is why we built an integrated solution that combines faster in-clinic antibiogram testing with expert support, helping practices improve antibiotic choice without slowing clinical workflow.
Blaž Cugmas, PhD
CEO, Head of Strategy and Innovation
Eva Štruc, Dr.Vet.
Head of Clinical Research
Miha Sukič
Head of Technology
Jan Nowak, Dr.Vet.
Clinical Specialist
Contact us
If you'd like to find out more about the VetBac solution or see a demo of the product, email us at [email protected]. We reply within 1 business day.