Payment Options

Paws for a Cause Vet Care
Pricing Statement

At Paws for a Cause Vet Care, we believe that access to veterinary care is not a privilege: it is a community necessity.

That’s why we intentionally operate on a Community Pet Access model, designed to remove financial barriers while preserving the highest standards of medical care.

We set our fees 40%+ below the average market price in our service area, allowing significantly more families to seek preventative, urgent, and ongoing veterinary treatment. These reduced rates are made possible through careful operational design, philanthropic support, and a nonprofit structure that prioritizes community impact over profit.

pet reuniting with family

Payment Options

At Paws for a Cause Vet Care, we know how stressful it is when your pet is sick and needs care. We always accept cash, debit, and major credit cards. However, we’re unable to accept checks or American Express cards. 
 
We also offer additional payment options to help make sure the cost of care doesn’t add to the stress. Together, we can help ensure your pet receives all the quality care they need and you can spread the cost over time.
Scratch Pay

Scratch Pay

Scratch Pay is essentially a loan. You apply for a payment plan online and will know if you are approved within minutes. Once approved, you can choose your payment plan option.
Snout Vet Plans

Introducing Annual Pet Wellness Plans by SNOUT

Our trusted team of Veterinarians has developed recommended healthcare packages based on your pet’s breed and age, and, thanks to a new partnership with Snout, these simple, affordable plans are split into budget-friendly monthly payments.

VetBilling

Anyone can qualify for a payment plan managed by VetBilling for any visit totaling $300 or more.

The process starts with a couple of brief questions from our management staff, who will help walk you through the application.

Any payment plan will require a percentage-based down payment, based on the estimate you receive. This down payment must be paid directly to Paws for a Cause Vet Care or VetBilling at the time of surgery drop-off, or before services are rendered.

The remaining balance may be financed interest-free, as outlined in the schedule below. VetBilling simply requires a $25 startup fee and $3 monthly maintenance fees. These fees go directly to Vetbilling and are not paid to Paws for a Cause Vet Care.

Down Payment Guidelines

Total Cost of Services

Required Down Payment

$300 – $700

50%

Up to 3 months financing

$701– $1,800

40%

Up to 6 months financing

$1,801+

30%

Up to 12 months financing

18 %

of pet owners say they’ve skipped or declined veterinary care in the past year, even when their pet needed it.

42 %

of pet owners those say the they skipped or declined care for their pet was cost.

*according to a Petsmart Charities / Gallop collaborative poll about the State of Pet Care.