Pet Care - Provider Insights

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June 2025

Helping Pet Owners Prepare for Veterinary Specialty Care

Specialty veterinary care plays a critical role in pet health, but many owners aren't fully prepared when the need arises. Learn how referring veterinary teams can bridge knowledge gaps to create a connected care experience.

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June 2025

Connected Care: Insight From the Veterinary Specialty Care Study

Research from Synchrony reveals that many pet owners are unprepared for specialty or emergency veterinary care, and lack financial resources and information. Learn more about how proactive communication can help.

7 min read

June 2025

8 Benefits of Offering Veterinary Financing Solutions to Your Clients

Pet owners may have financial constraints that make it challenging to provide appropriate care. By offering veterinary financing solutions, you can help pets receive the care they need while also benefiting your clients and practice.

6 min read

August 2026

Helping Patients and Clients Navigate Rising Out-of-Pocket Costs

Rising costs are making affordability and cost transparency key for routine care. Here’s how health and wellness practices can help support informed financial decisions and smooth payment experiences.

9 min read

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August 2026

Smart Vet Billing: 4 Ways to Improve Your Invoice Process

Learn how to refine your veterinary invoicing approach with clearer billing and communication, automated systems and flexible financing options that support better client experiences and smoother payments.

5 min read

July 2026

Patient Financing Helps Build Trust and Loyalty Beyond Approval Rates

Patients and clients remember a transparent, supportive experience. Learn how financing options can help reduce cost concerns, increase follow-through and strengthen long-term loyalty.

9 min read

July 2026

6 Busted Myths About Flexible Financing with CareCredit

Get answers to some of the most common misconceptions veterinary teams have about the CareCredit health and pet care credit card.

2 min read

July 2026

Help keep care moving despite cost concerns

Because you offer the CareCredit credit card, it’s important to let your clients know they have an option to help pay for costs today and move forward with their pet’s care without delay—especially when a diagnosis brings urgency. Our rack cards help clients understand the benefits of CareCredit and how it can help them say “yes” to care today and pay over time.* Start your order now!

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July 2026

Don’t lose momentum at checkout

Help clients feel more at ease knowing you have a flexible payment option. By displaying you accept the CareCredit credit card, it helps clients be prepared—now and for future visits. Get free, ready-made materials—easily ordered and shipped directly to your door!

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July 2026

Cost conversations can help lead to MORE momentum!

Help build trust and momentum with clear, confident client conversations—review treatment plans and be sure to mention that you accept the CareCredit credit card. CareCredit’s Payment Calculator makes it easy to show how costs can be broken into manageable monthly payments and to highlight available promotional financing options.

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July 2026

Peace of mind can lead to more care

Just like your clients and their furry friends, pet insurance and CareCredit are better together. The CareCredit health and pet care credit card allows clients to pay for their out-of-pocket costs up front, and pet insurance reimburses them for eligible expenses.* And cardholders can choose to be reimbursed automatically to their CareCredit credit card from participating pet insurance providers. Download our one-pager to learn how this complete financing solution helps prepare pet parents for a Lifetime of Care.

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July 2026

Take a moment to start the conversation right

Great pet care starts with great communication. Use our guide to confidently discuss costs and introduce payment options early so you can help pet parents feel more prepared for what’s ahead. Because when expectations are clear, everyone can breathe a little easier.

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July 2026

Scroll-stopping moments build momentum

Your practice can be the leader of the pack by making the most of our ready-made social media content. Choose from a selection of images, captions and templates designed to get your hospital noticed. The more pet parents see you online, the more likely they are to think of you for their companion’s next visit.

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July 2026

The Future of Veterinary Medicine Is Evolving

Veterinary practice owners and managers can meet pet parents where they are and prepare for the future by updating workflows, emphasizing financial care, using the latest technology and developing lifelong relationships.

7 min read

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July 2026

How Patient Financing Can Help Reduce No-Shows in Health and Wellness

Learn how patient financing, paired with clear communication and easier logistics, can help improve attendance and protect schedule capacity.

7 min read

July 2026

CareCredit FAQs for Veterinary Teams: A Quick Guide to Pet Care Financing

Find out how CareCredit can help pet owners move forward with recommended veterinary care and what your practice can expect, from payment processing to how it fits your day-to-day workflow.

9 min read

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July 2026

Why CareCredit Is a Trusted First Choice for Client and Patient Financing

See what to look for in a financing partner, and how CareCredit’s reach, clear terms and practice support can help streamline the payment experience and support long-term growth.

8 min read

June 2026

How Veterinary Teams Can Offer Fast, Easy CareCredit Prequalification

Here’s a simple way to help pet owners pursue recommended care sooner — without adding friction to the discussion.

7 min read

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June 2026

Financing Options in Healthcare: What Providers Should Offer (and Why Many Choose CareCredit)

Understanding which patient financing options to offer can help support treatment acceptance and strengthen day-to-day operations.

10 min read

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June 2026

How to Start Offering CareCredit Again: A Guide for CareCredit Providers

This simple, step-by-step road map can help enrolled providers bring CareCredit back into daily workflows, retain staff and increase patient awareness.

8 min read

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June 2026

How Offering a Health and Wellness Credit Card Option Can Help Patients Get Care

Give patients and clients more flexibility in how they pay so costs don’t stand in the way of timely, recommended care.

8 min read

June 2026

Deferred Interest Promotional Financing: What Providers Need to Know

This flexible financing solution can help patients manage costs — but it’s often misunderstood. This guide breaks down how deferred interest promotions work, why they matter for your practice and how to explain them with clarity and confidence.

9 min read

June 2026

Point-of-Sale Financing in Healthcare: Why It’s Growing Fast

Offering patients a financing option during payment discussions can streamline payments, reduce front-desk friction and make out-of-pocket healthcare costs more manageable.

7 min read

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June 2026

How to Build a Patient Referral Program That Grows Your Practice

This step-by-step guide to creating a patient referral program can help strengthen trust, improve the patient experience and drive sustainable practice growth.

10 min read