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Business intelligence.
Information and insight to support the business decisions facing independent veterinary practices.
Perspective for your decisions.Kindred Orbit: Currently Piloting
Meet Kindred’s new referral tool, helping independent end-of-life practices connect locally, coordinate referrals, and find coverage.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR KINDRED
Independence.
In Orbit.
Stronger local relationships.
More possibilities, together.
Kindred is rebranding with a renewed focus on stronger local connections and referral opportunities for independent veterinarians and their teams.
Building on our work in intelligence, consulting, and continuing education.
KINDRED / A SHARED ORBIT
Independent by nature.Connected by choice.
Independent by nature.Connected by choice. YOUR PRACTICE AT THE CENTER
01 / KINDRED’S NEXT CHAPTERMore connection.
More connection.
More possibility.
Kindred already supports independent veterinarians and their teams through business intelligence, consulting, and continuing education.
As we rebrand, we are creating the conditions for stronger local relationships: opportunities to get to know one another, build trust, and nurture connections over time. Our goal is to help those relationships lead to more collaboration and referral opportunities within your own market.
WHAT KINDRED ALREADY OFFERS
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Business consulting.
Support for the practical business questions, operations, and decisions of independent practice.
Guidance for your practice.03
Continuing education.
Clinical and business continuing education for independent veterinarians and their teams.
Learning across care and business.Kindred’s next chapter builds on this foundation of insight, guidance, and learning.
KINDRED ORBIT / CURRENTLY PILOTINGKindred Orbit.
Kindred Orbit.
Connection in practice.
Part of what Kindred is developing is a practical way for independent end-of-life providers to coordinate referrals, find coverage, and make handoffs easier. Kindred is able to provide this through its partnership with Hearth, a small privately owned software company here in the U.S. Kindred and Hearth are working together to improve case referral flow to independent, locally-owned providers in the community.
Explore the local referral pilotTHE PROPOSED REFERRAL EXPERIENCE↗
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Share the request
Reach trusted local peers or suitable independent providers.
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Connect with the family
The receiving vet confirms the plan and their own fee.
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Keep the handoff clear
Follow the visit and coordinate aftercare when needed.
Independent practices. Direct provider billing.
02 / FOUNDING COHORT · LOCAL REFERRAL PILOTThe future is
The future is
something we
figure out together.
Help shape one part of Kindred’s next chapter.
We’re inviting independent end-of-life veterinary practices to form the founding cohort for an initial local referral pilot. Share your experience with referrals, coverage, and coordination, and the relationships you want to strengthen in your community.
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Bring your perspective
Tell us what would help you connect with peers and navigate referrals in your local market.
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Shape the early experience
Offer practical feedback on the proposed tool, workflows, and priorities.
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Build local relationships
Explore connections with complementary independent providers as the pilot develops.
Pilot scope, timing, and participation terms will be shared before you make a commitment.
03 / APPLY FOR THE REFERRAL PILOTLet’s start
Let’s start
with your practice.
Tell us about your independent end-of-life practice, your local market, and the relationships you would like to strengthen.
About 4 minutes No payment to apply Reviewed for pilot fit
Just exploring? Stay in the loop FOUNDING COHORT APPLICATION01 / 03
A little about your practice.
Let’s start with the people behind the practice.
All fields required unless marked optional.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONSBefore you
Before you
come aboard.
What is changing at Kindred?
Kindred is rebranding with a renewed focus on creating and nurturing stronger relationships between independent veterinarians within local markets. Our existing work in business intelligence, business consulting, and clinical and business continuing education continues to support independent veterinarians and their teams.
How does the referral tool fit into Kindred?
Kindred Orbit, currently piloting, is one part of Kindred’s broader offering. It is intended to support local relationships by making referrals, coverage, and handoffs easier. Kindred’s wider work supports independent veterinarians and their teams; the initial referral pilot focuses on independent practices providing end-of-life services.
Who is the founding cohort for?
Independent veterinary practices providing end-of-life services, including in-home euthanasia, hospice, palliative care, and comfort-care visits. We welcome practices interested in contributing practical feedback as the pilot takes shape. If you are preparing to launch, you can tell us that in your application.
Is Kindred Orbit available yet?
Kindred Orbit is currently piloting. We are collecting founding cohort applications and expressions of interest from independent end-of-life practices for the local referral pilot. Pilot scope, timing, and participation requirements will be shared before you decide whether to participate.
Will I keep my own brand, fees, and client relationships?
The proposed model supports each practice’s identity and independent clinical judgment. Receiving practices would quote their own fees and bill families directly, with no price bidding on referrals. The referring practice would remain identified, with clear communication responsibilities and respect for the family’s choice.
What will participation in the referral pilot cost?
Pilot pricing and participation terms will be provided before you make a commitment. Submitting this application is free and does not create a payment obligation.
What would I contribute as a founding participant?
Your experience with local relationships, referrals, and coverage challenges. Founding participants would help review early workflows, identify practical gaps, and offer feedback. Specific activities and time commitments will be shared before you accept an invitation.
What happens after I apply?
Kindred will review the practice information you submit and may contact you to learn more. Invitations will depend on the pilot’s readiness, service areas, and participation needs. Credentials and practice details will be checked before participation. Applying does not guarantee admission, referrals, or an exclusive service area.
A LITTLE CURIOUS? THAT’S A START.
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