Animal Medical Center is dedicated to providing excellent care at a fair cost. To keep our fees as modest as possible for all our clients, we avoid the added major expenses and financial risks of extending credit and processing delayed billing. All services must be paid for in full when services are rendered. We do not directly extend credit or bill for services. We do, however, offer Care Credit payment plans for clients who desire delayed billing.

Out Patient: Outpatient services include any services for which you will remain in the clinic while your pet is being treated. Examples include well and sick examinations and vaccinations. Payment is due at the time of treatment for all outpatient services. 

In Patient Services: In patient services are services for which you will not remain in the hospital with your pet. Examples include hospitalization, surgery, drop-off care and boarding. Payment is due at check-in for all in patient services. You must pre-pay. We will be happy to provide you with an estimate of fees when you phone us for an appointment so that you can be prepared to pay at drop-off. 

Estimates & Pre-Payment: When your pet needs inpatient care, you will be given a clear written estimate of fees. If you approve the estimate, you will be required to leave a deposit equal to the total estimate. If the estimate has a high and low range, the required deposit will be the lower estimate and you will pay the difference upon pick-up. If you are not prepared to leave a deposit, we will care for your pet while you go to get the deposit but we cannot begin treatment the full deposit is made. 

It is possible that your pet's case will not follow the anticipated course resulting in the fees being higher or lower than estimated. Of course, if the final fees are lower, you will be issued an immediate refund (in the same form as the deposit was made.) If the fees are higher, you will be expected to pay the difference, in full, when your pet is discharged.

In situations where a case significantly exceeds the anticipated costs (or where fees simply cannot be accurately estimated) you will be asked to "pre-pay as you go." This means that a deposit will be taken at the time of hospitalization that best reflects the doctor's best-guess estimate. If costs later exceed that, you will be asked to make an additional deposit(s) as needed.  

Payment Methods:  We accept:

Cash,
Check
Debit and Credit Cards
VISA, MasterCard & Discover
Care Credit payment plans

Care Credit: Care Credit is a veterinary credit program that offers a variety of credit payment plans including 90 day interest free plans. It may be applied for at any time. Just ask a receptionist for details and an application.

Bounced Check Fee:  A $25 fee will be charged for any bounced check. A bounced check will be resubmitted a second time within 3 to 14 days. A second $25 fee will be applied to the account if it bounces again. 

Finance Charge:  A 1% per month finance charge will be added to any account that is, for any reason, not paid in full at time of services.

Needy Pet Fund: Our Needy Pet Fund accepts applications to (fully or partially) fund life-saving care for pets in need who have secure homes with responsible owners. To apply for funds, owners must submit an application which demonstrates a commitment and ability to otherwise care for the pets over the course of their lives (well pet care, food and housing). These funds are very limited and availability of funds is never guaranteed.  Approval required before treatment is begun.