Aug2012_From Old Mill Vet Surgery
Vet bills have never been so affordable
It is a sad reality that there are numerous animals in our community going without veterinary care because of the costs involved. Some injuries and illnesses can become expensive to treat and all too often we see animals having to deal with a long-term painful condition, or even being euthanased due to financial constraints.
It is a sad reality that there are numerous animals in our community going without veterinary care because of the costs involved. Some injuries and illnesses can become expensive to treat and all too often we see animals having to deal with a long-term painful condition, or even being euthanased due to financial constraints.
A dog that has been hit by a car may incur a bill of $7000 for surgery and follow up treatments, or a cat bitten by a snake can cost around $3000. As pet owners ourselves, we know that we don’t simply have that sort of money lying around, so there are three ways in which the Old Mill Vet Surgery can assist with surprise vet costs and save pet owners from heartbreaking decisions.
Firstly, we suggest that owners take out Pet Insurance on every pet in their household, and we personally recommend a company called Petplan (www.petplan.com.au). This is better to do in the beginning, at the puppy or kitten stage, as insurance companies don’t cover for pre-existing conditions. In fact, there is a promotion on at present which allows clients of the Old Mill Vet Surgery to receive free pet insurance for 4 weeks, in pets aged over eight weeks and under 12 months. Petplan is a particularly good company to have your pets insured with as they are the world’s largest pet insurance provider, and can often settle the claim directly with us. They also cover 100% of the costs of treatment, and don’t have exclusions for certain conditions like some other companies do. For example, some insurance companies will only cover up to $200 for tick treatment, or only cover treatment for one side of a bilateral condition. There are different plans that are designed to suit everyone’s lifestyle, and insurance allows you to simply budget monthly rather than have surprise bills when you’re worried about your pet.
Secondly, the Old Mill Vet Surgery can provide owners with a written estimate of costs, to allow them to save for non-urgent procedures, or arrange finance for emergency treatment that may be needed before pay day.
The third way we are able to assist with bills is by working with a company called VetPay (www.vetpay.com.au) who specialise in providing quick and easy payment solutions so you may pay off an account when your pet most needs treatment. You can actually apply for VetPay support within the clinic, while you wait, and you can choose between spreading your payments over 6 or 12 months.
As you can see, there are a number of affordable options available to pet owners so you and the family can just focus on getting your pet the healthcare it needs. For further information on any of these options, drop into the Old Mill Vet Surgery at 3546 Mt Mee Road – just up from the swimming pool.
Firstly, we suggest that owners take out Pet Insurance on every pet in their household, and we personally recommend a company called Petplan (www.petplan.com.au). This is better to do in the beginning, at the puppy or kitten stage, as insurance companies don’t cover for pre-existing conditions. In fact, there is a promotion on at present which allows clients of the Old Mill Vet Surgery to receive free pet insurance for 4 weeks, in pets aged over eight weeks and under 12 months. Petplan is a particularly good company to have your pets insured with as they are the world’s largest pet insurance provider, and can often settle the claim directly with us. They also cover 100% of the costs of treatment, and don’t have exclusions for certain conditions like some other companies do. For example, some insurance companies will only cover up to $200 for tick treatment, or only cover treatment for one side of a bilateral condition. There are different plans that are designed to suit everyone’s lifestyle, and insurance allows you to simply budget monthly rather than have surprise bills when you’re worried about your pet.
Secondly, the Old Mill Vet Surgery can provide owners with a written estimate of costs, to allow them to save for non-urgent procedures, or arrange finance for emergency treatment that may be needed before pay day.
The third way we are able to assist with bills is by working with a company called VetPay (www.vetpay.com.au) who specialise in providing quick and easy payment solutions so you may pay off an account when your pet most needs treatment. You can actually apply for VetPay support within the clinic, while you wait, and you can choose between spreading your payments over 6 or 12 months.
As you can see, there are a number of affordable options available to pet owners so you and the family can just focus on getting your pet the healthcare it needs. For further information on any of these options, drop into the Old Mill Vet Surgery at 3546 Mt Mee Road – just up from the swimming pool.
