Getting Discounts On Vet Services

By Tisha Greer


Reliable vet services should not cost a small fortune. Pets should have to go without the care they need because of financial constraints. A lot of vets will give clients considerably sized discounts, if they know how to go about obtaining them.

One of the best places to start looking for discounts is by shopping around and comparing prices. Look in a local phone book or do a quick search online for vets in the area and start making calls. Inquire about any types of discounts that might be available for new clients. Many vet clinics offer military and student discounts. Many even offer sizable discounts for people with more than one pet.

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.

Another approach is to ask about a payment plan for expensive procedures. Most vets are willing to work out some type of monthly payment schedule to insure the pet receives the proper care needed. If this is not something they are willing to do, then usually they will try to knock a set dollar amount off of the total so that the account can be paid in full.

Working for services is another option. Ask about volunteering around the clinic in exchange for certain types of care. Perhaps cleaning the cages once a week could be exchanged for free monthly free treatments or routine grooming. Surprisingly, many vets are willing to enter into this type of deal as it allows them to get some extra help around the clinic without having to pay another full time employee.

Many people are beginning to use bartering to obtain care and service through places like the veterinary office. People are trading lawn care, business consultations and even baked goods for pet care. Whatever skills you have to offer, try making an arrangement so that your goods or services can be traded equally for the care of a pet.

If there are just no other options, preplanning care around yearly discounts is a good choice. Often vet clinics run certain discounted specials during the same month each year to raise awareness about things. One month might be discounted dental cleanings and another could be discounted heart worm medicine. These are the times to seek out these services since they will be cheaper.

As anyone can see, there are many different ways to get discounted vet services. While not every method will work every time, it never hurts to try. Many people find themselves quite surprised by simply explaining to their vet that they are struggling to pay for their pet's care. Veterinarians are naturally compassionate people and most often will put the welfare of an animal over the cost of care any day.




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