Contingenci® Vet Innovation Lab™ | Veterinary Rapid Prototyping & Wearable Product Development

Custom veterinary product design, wearable technology prototyping, rapid iteration, and California-made development services for veterinarians, startups, researchers, and pet health innovators.

Build Veterinary Innovation Faster — With a Partner Who Understands Animal Care

At Contingenci®, we help veterinarians, researchers, startups, and animal health innovators rapidly prototype and develop custom veterinary products, wearable technologies, recovery devices, and sustainable veterinary solutions.

Based in San Jose, California, our team specializes in veterinary-focused rapid prototyping with real-world clinical workflow understanding — combining product development, textile engineering, sustainable manufacturing, and animal patient care expertise under one roof.

Unlike traditional product design firms, we understand:

• veterinary workflows
• patient handling
• recovery and surgical environments
• animal comfort and safety
• military and working dog protocols, requirements & needs
• durability and hygiene requirements
• wearable technologies for pets
• rapid testing and iteration

Whether you’re developing:

• a smart dog harness,
• lameness detection walking boot,
• wearable monitoring device,
• Military or working service animal speciality 
• orthopedic recovery product,
• custom veterinary soft goods,
• or a completely new pet health innovation —

our Veterinary Innovation Lab™ helps bring your concept to life quickly and efficiently.

What We Offer

Veterinary Rapid Prototyping Services

• Custom soft goods prototyping
• Wearable technology development for dogs and pets
• Veterinary medical textile development
• Prototype sewing and fabrication
• Sustainable materials sourcing
• Product iteration and refinement
• Functional proof-of-concept development
• Veterinary workflow optimization
• Clinical usability testing support
• Small batch pilot manufacturing

 

Why Veterinarians & Pet Innovators Choose Contingenci®

Veterinary Industry Expertise

We specialize specifically in veterinary and pet industry innovation — not generic consumer products.

California-Based Rapid Development

Designed and prototyped in San Jose, California for fast collaboration and rapid iteration.

Sustainable Innovation

We utilize reclaimed and deadstock performance materials from premium outdoor brands including The North Face®, Marmot®, and more.

Faster Iteration Cycles

Our hands-on development process allows veterinarians and startups to move from concept to functional prototype faster than traditional manufacturing pipelines.

Built for Real Clinical Use

Our experience working directly with veterinary clinics helps ensure products are practical, durable, hygienic, and workflow-friendly.

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Ideal For

• Veterinarians
• Veterinary startups
• Animal health technology companies
• Veterinary rehabilitation specialists
• Orthopedic researchers
• Pet wearable technology companies
• Veterinary hospitals
• Veterinary universities and researchers
• Pet product inventors
• Animal biomechanics projects
• Military and Working Dogs

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Pricing

Veterinary Innovation Lab™ Consulting

Starting at:

$325/hour

Project-based sprint packages and milestone pricing available.

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Typical Project Examples

• Smart wearable dog harness development
• Canine gait analysis boot prototyping
• Veterinary orthopedic recovery products
• Surgical positioning devices
• Custom veterinary workflow solutions
• Sensor-integrated wearable concepts
• Sustainable veterinary textile systems

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What’s Included

• Discovery consultation
• Feasibility assessment
• Materials recommendations
• Prototype development
• Rapid iteration
• Veterinary workflow feedback
• Manufacturing guidance
• Sustainability integration

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Location

Proudly designed and developed in San Jose, California.

Women, minority-owned veterinary innovation company focused on advancing:

Pets. People. Planet.

Rapid Development Program (RDP)

Prototyping, patterning, Sampling in 1-3 months. 

speed to market, 17 years of outdoor product and veterinary product engineering, design and 100% manufacturing in California. 

FAQ

What types of veterinary products can you prototype?

We specialize in wearable pet technology, veterinary soft goods, orthopedic recovery products, surgical positioning devices, and custom veterinary workflow innovations.

Do you offer manufacturing after prototyping?

Yes. We offer small-batch pilot production and can help guide scalable manufacturing pathways.

Can you help refine an existing idea?

Absolutely. Many clients come to us with early-stage concepts, sketches, or partially developed prototypes.

Do you work with veterinary startups?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with veterinarians, startups, researchers, and pet health innovators.

Where are you located?

Our Veterinary Innovation Lab™ is based in San Jose, California.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes. We can sign mutual NDAs before discussing confidential projects.

What is your starting rate?

Projects typically begin at $325/hour, with sprint and milestone pricing available for larger developments.