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A prospective observational study of how veterinary clinics and their clients utilized a no-credit-check, third-party managed installment financing option to increase access to veterinary care
The top client barrier to veterinary care is financial. Clients have reported their desire for more payment options, with recent research findings indicating that, with them, pet families could double the amount they could spend on lifesaving care. Research in 2022 reviewed cash and credit challenges that contribute to financial barriers and analyzed one option yet did not have direct … read more A prospective observational study of how veterinary clinics and their clients utilized a no-credit-check, third-party managed installment financing option to increase access to veterinary care
Pethelpfinder.org featured in Readers Digest
Our own Heather Cammisa talks to Readers Digest about how pethelpfinder.org can connect pet parents to financially friendly resources: https://www.rd.com/article/costs-of-owning-a-dog-2025/
Ask About Pets! Advancing Pet-Inclusive Social Work Practice
Ask About Pets! Is a new campaign – facilitated by Open Door Veterinary Collective #Thanks To Maddie – advocating a simple but powerful shift: adding three quick questions about pets into client intakes. By asking about pets proactively, social workers can recognize human-animal relationships as sources of strength, reduce barriers to care, and advance truly pet-inclusive services — services that … read more Ask About Pets! Advancing Pet-Inclusive Social Work Practice
AAVMC’s new Spectrum of Care Guide “Enhancing Spectrum of Care Preparation in Veterinary Education Programs: An Implementation Strategies Guide
Open Door Veterinary Collective is thrilled to be a part of the AAVMC’s new Spectrum of Care Guide “Enhancing Spectrum of Care Preparation in Veterinary Education Programs: An Implementation Strategies Guide” on the AAVMC website. The Guide was developed by approximately 40 veterinary educators from 25 AAVMC member institutions across five countries, alongside over 25 practitioners and professionals from veterinary organizations. The ideas and … read more AAVMC’s new Spectrum of Care Guide “Enhancing Spectrum of Care Preparation in Veterinary Education Programs: An Implementation Strategies Guide
Solutions to address rising veterinary costs
Offering third party pay-over-time options and contextualized care options can enable more pet owners to access veterinary care, safeguard the welfare of the animal concerned and reduce work-related stress for veterinary staff, according to a U.S. based organization focused on removing barriers to care. Aimee St. Arnaud, Founder of the Open Door Veterinary Collective. Solutions to address rising veterinary costs.