PetVetPay

A free way to compare lender options for vet bills

Petvetpay

Free to check. Not all applicants qualify.

Free to check. Not all applicants qualify.

A dog wearing a recovery cone and a cat with a bandaged paw sit together on a waiting room bench
Every visit is different, and so is every bill. Comparing first can help you see what fits.

Itemized, roughly

What a vet bill can include

Clinics price care in different ways. Ask your vet for a written estimate, then look at funding with a number in mind.

  • Emergency visit

    After-hours exams, imaging, fluids and an overnight stay can add up the same night.

  • Surgery

    Anesthesia, the procedure, pain medication and follow-up visits are often listed as separate lines.

  • Dental care

    Cleanings under anesthesia, X-rays and extractions vary with the size and age of your pet.

  • Ongoing care

    Prescription food, medication and repeat checkups for a long-term condition arrive month after month.

TotalDepends on your pet, your clinic and your area

How PetVetPay works

Three short steps, and the last one is yours

  1. Choose an amount

    Pick the amount closest to your estimate. A lender may offer more or less.

  2. Add your ZIP code

    Lenders serve different states, so your ZIP helps match you with ones that may serve your area.

  3. Review, then decide

    If a lender is a fit, you may see an offer. Read the full terms before you accept anything.

Side by side

Ways pet owners cover a vet bill

A lender offer is one option among several. Here is how they usually compare, so you can pick what suits your situation.

OptionHow it often worksWorth asking
Clinic payment planSome clinics let you split a bill into a few payments.Does the clinic offer one, and is a deposit needed?
Pet insurancePays back part of covered costs after you pay the clinic.Is this condition covered, and what is the waiting period?
Savings or a card you haveUses money or credit you already hold.What is the interest rate on the card balance?
A lender offer
What we help with
A lender may offer a set amount, repaid over a set term.What is the APR, the total cost and any fee?

Questions

What pet owners want to know

Does it cost anything to check?

No. Checking your options through this site is free. Any lender you choose to work with sets its own fees and terms.

Will I get an offer?

Not all applicants qualify. Whether you see an offer depends on the lender, your state and the information you provide.

Does the money go to my vet clinic?

That depends on the lender. Many send funds to your bank account, and you pay the clinic yourself. The offer explains how and when funds are sent.

Will this affect my credit?

Entering an amount and ZIP here does not involve a credit inquiry. If you continue with a lender, it may run a soft or hard inquiry, and it should tell you which.

Is PetVetPay a lender or a vet?

Neither. It is a free service that helps you compare offers from lenders. It does not make credit decisions and does not give veterinary advice.

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