Skip to main content
Animal & Pet Care

The friendly, flexible way to pay for pet care.

The CareCredit credit card empowers you to be financially prepared for the lifetime of care your cherished companions need to stay healthy and happy.

Animal and Pet Care Financing

For animals big & small.
For planned & unexpected.

The CareCredit credit card can be used for routine veterinary appointments, grooming services, emergency pet care, or a variety of surgeries and treatments in the CareCredit network.* It gives pet owners the peace of mind needed to care for pets.

Pets & Animals

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Horses
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea pigs
  • Other
View all

Services, Procedures & Products

  • Annual exams
  • Dental cleaning
  • Parasite prevention
  • Dermatology
  • Medications
  • Diagnostics – labs and imaging
  • Radiology
  • Chronic disease
  • Vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Pet food and nutrition
  • Boarding and grooming
  • Daycare and training
  • Senior care
View all

Specialty & Emergency

  • Spay and neutering
  • Surgical procedures
  • Hospitalization
  • Accidents and injury
  • Cancer care and chemotherapy
  • Orthopedic surgery and rehab
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • And more
View all

* Subject to credit approval.

Average Vet Care Costs

As official family members, veterinary care is no longer just a necessity, it’s a priority. That’s why it’s important to understand the costs you might encounter and be financially ready to manage them. Here are some average pet care costs:

Average Costs*

Annual Vaccinations $10 - $100
Teeth Cleaning $50 - $300
Spay $100 - $200
Neuter $50 - $100
Diabetes $2,371 (canines)
$2,267 (felines)
View more costs
Veterinary Average Costs

* Average Costs/Estimates are derived from Synchrony's Pet - Lifetime of Care Study, August 2021, Pets Best Data, 2017-2021 and may vary based on geography, veterinary practice, and other variables.

Find Location Image

Find Veterinary Care Locations Near You

Enter your city or zip code in the search bar below to find veterinary care providers near you.

alert Zip code or city required
Healthcare Provider

Are you a healthcare provider?

Visit our Provider site to learn more about how CareCredit can help your patients and clients get the care they want and need.

Learn More

Related resources

View all

The content is subject to change without notice and provided solely for your convenience. You are urged to consult with your individual advisors and/or medical providers with respect to any information presented. Neither Synchrony nor any of its affiliates, including CareCredit, make any representations or warranties regarding this content and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. Your receipt of this information constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions.


All product and service names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.

With Pets Best + the CareCredit credit card*, you’re ready for any vet expense.

Unexpected illness or injuries to your pet can cost thousands of dollars. That’s why you should consider pet health insurance. It reimburses you up to 90% of eligible veterinary expenses, so you’re financially prepared to protect your pet—and your wallet.

4 out of 5 pets will have a medical emergency in their lifetime. Pets Best insurance can cover:

  • Diagnostics
  • Medications
  • Accidents
  • Dental treatments
  • Cancer treatments
  • And more

Save 5% on a Pets Best policy

Pets Best
Pets Best Badge

* Subject to credit approval.

**5% Discount applies to BestBenefit Accident and Illness plans; not available in AK, FL, HI, or TN. Additional 5% discount if insuring more than one pet. Pet insurance is administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC and is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company, a New York insurance company. Please visit www.americanpetinsurance.com to review all available pet health insurance products. Terms and conditions apply. See policy for details. CareCredit credit card not required for payment. Pets Best is a CareCredit solution.

Flexible financing options for your care.

The CareCredit credit card can help you pay for health and wellness costs over time with special financing options that help fit care into your budget.*

  • Pay for deductibles, co-pays, and out of pocket expenses not covered by insurance.
  • Use your card for a variety of ongoing health and wellness wants and needs.
  • Accepted at 260k enrolled provider and retail locations to cover a variety of ongoing health and wellness needs.
* Subject to credit approval.
Ready to take the next step? See if you prequalify without impacting your credit score.
cta oval image
CareCredit creditcard