Finding Discounts For Vet Services

By Tisha Greer


Good vet services should not be expensive. No pet should have to with go receiving proper medical care simply because their owner can't afford the cost. Most vets are all too willing to give discounts for certain services, pet owners just have to know how to get them.

Price comparison is one of the easiest and best ways to find discounts. Try a local phone book or an internet search to finding listings for all vets in your local area. Next, you just have to start making phone calls. Ask about any possible discounts they might offer for those looking for vet care. Military discounts, students discounts and even multiple pet discounts are all commonly available to those who ask.

If you don't want to switch to a new clinic and simply want a cheaper price on pet care, the best approach is to just come out an ask for one. By informing your current vet that you may have to start taking your pets to a different clinic due to their pricing, many are more than willing to offer up discounted services in order to keep you as a customer.

Payment plans are an alternative option if no discount will be given. Many vet clinics can set up a monthly payment plan for services that are more expensive than routine care. If this isn't an option, however, some are happy to discount the total price of the procedure for you if you will pay the bill in full on the day of service.

Exchanging work for pet care is also an option. Inquire about volunteering at the clinic as a way to work off pet care. Maybe you could offer the clean the animal cages weekly if the vet can give your pet their monthly flea treatment for free. There is always work to be done around a veterinary clinic so a lot of vets are willing to make deals just like this. It gets tasks accomplished and saves them from the need to hire another employee.

Bartering is becoming another popular method for obtaining discounted services. People have traded lawn care, business advice and even food for veterinary care. Think of some of the different skills or items you have to offer and propose a trade.

If all else fails, plan routine care procedures around seasonal discounts. Certain months are set aside for awareness of specific issues and these are the times that vet clinics usually discount related services. One month might be heart worm prevention awareness and heart worm medicine will be discounted. Stock up during the sale and get enough to last until the next year.

There are several different methods for getting discounts on vet services. One method might not work for some so it is best to try them all until you find one that does. Surprisingly, people often find that all they really needed to do was talk to their vet about cost and they vet is happy to help them out. Veterinarians are usually pretty compassionate individuals and would rather discount their prices than see an animal go without proper medical care.




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