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Scratchpay, Green Dot Bank partner to create new way to save for veterinarian visits

May 16, 2019

Scratchpay and Green Dot Bank have announced they are working together to help pet owners save money for those unexpected veterinary bills. The financial technology company will offer owners Scratchpay Savings, a new type of savings account and a debit card. “Scratchpay’s current offerings help pet parents manage the high cost of veterinary care with convenient and transparent payment plans,” says Scratchpay chief executive officer, John Keatley. “But we know many of our customers …

AVMA offering new well-being certificate

May 10, 2019

Veterinarians and clinic staff are now able to improve their knowledge of and skills in well-being, thanks to a new certificate program offered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The Workplace Wellbeing certificate program was created with the help of an educational grant from Merck Animal Health. The program will be taught by experts from the veterinary community. According to the AVMA, the purpose of the certificate is to provide resources for problem …

Human-animal bond the focus of National Pet Week

May 6, 2019

In honor of National Pet Week, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is reminding veterinarians to advise their clients to cherish the human-animal bond and to embrace responsible pet ownership. National Pet Week runs from May 6 to May 12 and this year’s theme is a “Lifetime of Love—The basics: Seven days to a happier, healthier pet.” Each day is dedicated to a specific pet-related topic: May 6 emphasizes the importance of selecting pets …

VCA releases social impact report

May 2, 2019

Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) has released its first social impact report highlighting its fundraising achievements and commitment to veterinarians. This is part of the company’s new series of annual reports, which will bring transparency to its animal welfare efforts. “We always strive to change lives for the better, and in the process, our own hearts are forever transformed, inspiring us to work ever harder for the pets who deserve nothing less than the …

2019 World Veterinary Day highlights the value of vaccines

March 12, 2019

Vaccines are critical to animal health, which is why this year World Veterinary Day (WVD) is focusing on the value of vaccination. Created by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000, WVD reminds pet owners of the importance of animal care, and how veterinarians and their teams can help. According to the WVA, vaccines are an essential tool for preventive veterinary medicine, promotion of animal health and welfare, and reducing the risk of human …
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