Petfolk Veterinary Clinic Opens First Virginia Location in Midlothian
TL;DR: Petfolk, a nationwide veterinary clinic chain founded by Michael Wystrach, opens its first Virginia location in Midlothian on Friday.
Quick facts
- Who: Petfolk, co-founded by Michael Wystrach and his sister Audrey Wystrach (a veterinarian)
- What: Opening a veterinary clinic offering primary and urgent care, dental procedures, spay/neuter operations, and diagnostics
- When: Friday, November 7, 2026
- Where: 1008 Steam Avenue, Midlothian Depot shopping center, Chesterfield County
The story
Petfolk, a rapidly expanding veterinary clinic chain, will open its first Virginia location at 1008 Steam Avenue in the Midlothian Depot shopping center in Chesterfield County on Friday. The clinic will occupy a 2,200-square-foot space with six exam rooms and will offer primary and urgent care, dental procedures, spay/neuter operations, and diagnostics. Annual memberships cost $199 and provide discounts on exams and vaccinations, though membership is not required for appointments.
Co-founder Michael Wystrach, whose previous venture Freshly (a meal delivery service) was acquired by Nestle in 2020, launched Petfolk in 2020 alongside his sister Audrey Wystrach, who is a veterinarian and serves as co-CEO. The company now operates nearly 50 clinics nationally and was ranked 160 on Inc. magazine's 5000 fastest-growing companies list. Petfolk raised $40 million in August 2026 and has raised over $150 million total since 2022.
Wystrach said the company plans to open "multiple locations in that market over the next three to five years" across Virginia and the D.C. corridor, citing data showing "a veterinary shortage in that area, with increased population and increasing pet demands." The Midlothian location anchors the company's entry into the Richmond area pet care market at a time when Midlothian Depot, the shopping center housing Petfolk, is bringing in major retailers including Whole Foods, which opens at 1051 Steam Avenue on November 19.
Key players
- Michael Wystrach: Co-founder and co-CEO of Petfolk; previously co-founded Freshly, a meal delivery service acquired by Nestle in 2020
- Audrey Wystrach: Co-founder and co-CEO of Petfolk; veterinarian
- Petfolk: Veterinary clinic chain entering the Richmond-area pet care market
Key dates
- 2026-11-07: Petfolk opens first Virginia location at Midlothian Depot
- 2026-11-19: Whole Foods Market opens at Midlothian Depot (1051 Steam Avenue)
Why it matters: The opening adds a new veterinary clinic option to Chesterfield County pet owners and signals developer confidence in the Midlothian corridor as a retail and service hub. It reflects both the area's growing population and the veterinary capacity challenges cited by the company.
Places
Development timeline
- 2020Petfolk founded: Michael and Audrey Wystrach co-found Petfolk veterinary clinic chain [source]
- 2022Petfolk raises initial funding: Company begins fundraising, eventually raising over $150 million total through August 2026 [source]
- 2026-08Petfolk raises $40 million: Company closes $40 million funding round in August 2026 [source]
- 2026-11-07Petfolk opens in Midlothian: First Virginia location opens at 1008 Steam Avenue in Midlothian Depot shopping center [source]
Related links
- Petfolk veterinary clinic
- Midlothian Depot shopping center details
- Whole Foods Market Midlothian opening
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Sources
- New-to-market vet Petfolk opening in Whole Foods-anchored Midlothian shopping center this week
- New Whole Foods Market in Midlothian, Virginia, to Open November 19
- Whole Foods Market to open 37,000-square-foot location in Chesterfield