Be on the lookout for another exciting podcast by Dr. Jankowski airing January, 29th 2026. The episode will discuss “Spectrum of Care Education.” Previous episodes presented by Dr. Jankowski can be accessed from the links below – Rethink Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine: Stories & Resources Training Veterinarians To Do More With Less Dr. Jankoswki on improving access to … read more Blending “spectrum of care” and One Health for sustainable vet med -Dr. Jankowski
When a pet owner cannot afford care, is it the responsibility of the veterinary practice to offer flexible payment options? Many practices hesitate to do so based on past negative experiences with in-house, staff-managed plans; however, partnerships with third-party–managed pay-over-time plans, digital wallet payments, and crowdfunding platforms can alleviate distress for clients and veterinary teams while increasing acceptance of recommended … read more Could offering a variety of payment options lead to more owners accepting care recommendations?
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
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆, it’s about removing the financial, cultural, and logistical barriers that keep pets from getting the veterinary care they need. In her new article in The Fountain Report , “𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘺,” Aimee St.Arnaud breaks down why traditional “payment due at time of service” models no longer reflect … read more Access to Care isn’t About Giving Services Away
What does “spectrum of care” actually look like in action? In Episode 5 of AAHA’s SOAP Box, our own Dr. Kristin Jankowski (VMD, CCRP), explores how practices can improve access to veterinary care without compromising medical standards. What training and resources are available to help How to support veterinary students in learning the spectrum of care Strategies for meeting clients … read more Open Door talks Spectrum of Care