Access to vet care, strengthened human-animal bond focus of new strategic partnershipDecember 5, 2023Synchrony will help HABRI in strengthening the human-animal bond by funding research projects and amplifying science-based education.
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$85,000 donation celebrates National Service Dog MonthSeptember 11, 2023In honor of National Service Dog Month (September), nonprofit organization Canine Companions has received an $85,000 contribution from consumer financial services company Synchrony.
500,000-pet milestone achieved by insurance groupMay 3, 2022Flexibility, accessibility, and API-driven technology all played a role in Pets Best Insurance Services’ recent milestone, the company says.
Pet care costs underestimated by many ownersJanuary 14, 2022While most owners love their pet like a family member, the lifetime cost of caring for a dog or cat remains misunderstood by many.
Synchrony acquires Pets Best to expand CareCredit platformMarch 12, 2019Pets Best will now operate under Synchrony's CareCredit to offer pet parents more options to pay for veterinary care. "With Pets Best, we now have unique insight into the fast-growing pet health insurance market and can offer pet owners more choices for their pet's care," says CareCredit CEO, Beto Casellas. "This acquisition will further strengthen our strong veterinary relationships by giving veterinarians the ability to offer comprehensive financial options and a seamless customer experience." Pets Best has more than 125,000 pet health insurance policies, more than one million claims processed, and payouts of $200 million in claims. "CareCredit has unmatched expertise with consumer financing in the veterinary industry, and their digital-first, customer-focused culture perfectly complements our priorities," says Pets Best president, Chris Middleton. "Joining forces with CareCredit, we can quickly scale our offerings and provide a full suite of financing options to our customers, benefiting veterinarians, pet parents, and ultimately pets for the long term." As a result of the acquisition, CareCredit will offer consumers comprehensive care for their pets by merging financing and insurance options.
