Dr. Fran Bergkoetter, veterinarian and founder of The Kind Vet, smiling beside her dog in a leaf-patterned room background.

Hi, I’m Dr. Fran - The Kind Vet

Ever since I was a kid dressing up as a veterinarian for Halloween and rescuing stray kittens, I knew this was where my heart belonged.

Today, I’m combining my love for animals and my veterinary background to help pet parents uncover the why behind their pet’s itch — with tools built from kindness, science, and simplicity.

The Story:

Long before I had “DVM” after my name, I was the kid carefully examining fur under a toy microscope and bottle-feeding kittens.

That curiosity turned into a lifelong passion and eventually a career. After years in practice, I realized most pet parents felt frustrated and helpless trying to manage chronic problems.

The Kind Vet grew from a simple idea: to give pet parents accessible, vet-created tools that make caring for their pet easier and more compassionate.

Dr. Fran as a child dressed as a veterinarian holding a stuffed dog, representing lifelong love for animals and veterinary care.
Dr. Fran Bergkoetter and her fiancé Kelly standing together in front of an alpine lake, symbolizing their shared love for nature, travel, and building The Kind Vet and HotSpotter app together.

Meet Kelly:

None of this would exist without my fiancé, Kelly — a veterinary technician turned software developer.

Together, we’re bridging the gap between veterinary medicine and technology, building tools like the HotSpotter app that empower pet parents to take charge of their pet’s wellness. He’s the tech mind behind every feature, and I’m the vet brain behind every question it helps answer.

This really is a love story — for pets, for people, and for purpose.

Our Mission:

We believe pet care should be simple, kind, and rooted in understanding — not overwhelm.

The Kind Vet exists to help pet parents see the “why” behind the itch so every dog or cat can finally rest easy in their own skin.

Contact us

We love hearing from pet parents, veterinarians, and fellow animal lovers.

Whether you have a question, partnership idea, or just want to say hi — you can reach us here.