End long waits, overnight antibiogram test done at your veterinary clinic.

Offer the best care to pets and their owners by prescribing the right antibiotic the first time.

VetBac antibiogram test plate with antibiotic susceptibility zones

A faster antibiogram test for veterinary clinics

When examining a small animal patient with suspected bacterial infection, veterinarians are faced with a dilemma:

  • Do I empirically prescribe an antibiotic today that could work?
  • Or do I send in for an antibiogram and wait for 2-7 days before giving a treatment?

There are no good choices here.

That's why we developed VetBac, a faster antibiogram test that provides results on bacterial growth and antibiotic susceptibility in less than 1 day.

End-to-end support for better clinical outcomes

VetBac is not just a test. It's a complete solution providing veterinary clinics with the data and support they need to make evidence-based decisions for antibiotic therapies. It offers:

  • A faster antibiogram test
  • A clear report with results (cascade-type)
  • Rapid access to expert microbiology support
  • Access to training and premium learning resources
VetBac diagnostic process

Who is it for

Veterinary professional examining a pet

VetBac is suitable for veterinary clinics treating dogs and cats with infections of skin, ear and urinary tract.

It's ideal for clinics that want to offer the best possible care to pets by reducing the occurrence and consequences of non-improving bacterial infections.

How does it work

The VetBac antibiogram test is a novel solution, bringing together innovation in the development of bacterial culture plates and smart, automated processing of the test results.

What's included

Equipment
  • incubator
  • imaging cards
  • disc dispenser
Consumables
  • plates
  • antibiotic discs
  • swabs & loops
Support
  • rapid access to microbiologists for data interpretation and test setup support
VetBac equipment set

The testing protocol

1

Test setup (2 min)

Inoculate the VetBac plate with the collected sample. Add antibiotic discs.

2

Incubation (1 min)

Place the inoculated plate in the incubator overnight (16-20 hours).

3

Capture results (2 min)

Take a photo of the plate with your smartphone and submit it through the VetBac app.

4

Get the results (1 min)

Get the advanced AST report (cascade-type) within a few minutes of submission.

With less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, you'll get antibiogram results in less than 1 day.

Interpretation of results

You'll get a clear, easy-to-understand cascade-type report with the list of susceptible antibiotics to the bacterial infection tested.

You'll also have rapid access to expert microbiology support, in case you want a full report or if antibiogram results conflict with observed clinical signs.

This way, you can always make solid, evidence-based decisions when treating bacterial infections.

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.

This is why we created an integrated solution, bringing together a faster antibiogram test and comprehensive support, so that veterinarians can prescribe antibiotics faster and generate better clinical outcomes.

Blaž Cugmas, PhD

Blaž Cugmas, PhD

CEO, Head of Strategy and Innovation

Eva Štruc, Dr.Vet.

Eva Štruc, Dr.Vet.

Head of Clinical Research

Miha Sukič

Miha Sukič

Head of Technology

Jan Nowak, Dr.Vet.

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, get in touch by filling the below form. We reply within 1 business day.