Cash only is not a viable payment option in today’s economy
Yes I know you have always been told, by your accountants and fellow practice owners, to take cash only (cash, checks, credit cards), never allow
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Your accountant does not know everything
Why is the veterinarian industry so afraid of accounts receivable (A/R)? Why is your accountant telling you not to carry A/R? One reason is they
“Wag the Tail”: on love, hope, and beating the odds
The strength of the human-animal bond is evident in the relationship that Dr. Ryan Llera has with his senior dog, Charlie, who has been battling lymphoma. Dr. Llera writes about this journey on his own blog, and was kind enough to share some of the story with us here at VetBilling.com. Dr. Llera is a lyrical writer with great sensitivity and empathy. I will never forget the first blog post of his that I ever read: “A Week With Cancer,” also written from the point of view of Charlie. Ever since then I’ve been a fan of Dr. Llera’s, and I’ve enjoyed following his blog and Facebook posts. I was thrilled when he sent me this most recent installment of Charlie’s story.
When your snake sneezes, it might be time to call the vet
Today’s post about snakes was written by Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury, a veterinarian at the AAHA-accredited St John’s Veterinary Hospital in St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. I got to know “Dr. Maggie BB” through a veterinary social media & marketing forum in which we both participate. I was always captivated by her posts and comments, as she writes so well and has a terrific sense of humor. Plus, she posted a comment about treating a snake with a respiratory infection, and she mentioned that the snake sneezed! I was fascinated. And that is how her guest post came to be….
A veterinary receptionist weighs in on the topic of clients who need alternative payment options
…despite my years of experience working in veterinary medicine, there is still one thing that I am never prepared for and, until recently, have had no answer for, and that is having to look into the eyes of someone desperate to save their pet, and having to turn that person away due to their inability to provide immediate payment for services.
How a Payment Plan Saved Daisy the Cocker Spaniel
At Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital in Catonsville, MD, a VetBilling.com payment plan helped save the life of a client’s 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel named Daisy by making emergency treatment affordable.
Going Home with One Less Family Member: When Limited Payment Options Hurt Pet Owners
When Daniel Dockery of Phoenix, Arizona found a stray four-day-old kitten, he took her into his care, named her “Scruffy,” and fed her by hand
Here We Grow: A Year in the Life of VetBilling.com
Our payment plan concept has been quickly embraced by pet owners, and an ever-growing number of veterinarians are now offering our payment plans in addition to 3rd-party financing.