Healthcare For Pets – VIP Veterinary Services

With all that’s being talked about in the news about healthcare for people, and without get-ting into that debate, I thought it would be good to mention a few things about pet insurance coverage. There are several companies offering pet health insurance coverage. They each offer a variety of policies with differing coverage depending on the pet’s condition, age, and individual needs. We don’t represent any of these companies – they are independently owned.
Typically, the pet owner shops the different insurance companies, gets a quote and is is-sued a policy suitable to their needs. When the pet is seen by the veterinarian, the pet owner pays the bill and presents a claim form to the veterinarian to fill in the appropriate information regarding the pet’s treatment, and the owner submits the form and is reimbursed accordingly.
In cases of an unforeseen emergency or accident, having insurance can make things easier to manage. In case of a preexisting condition, make sure to check with the insurance company regarding coverage.
There is another way of dealing with medical costs for your pet. There is a company that can approve you for a “medical credit card” over the phone right in the veterinary office. This credit card will have a limit, and you can use it in a revolving manner.
VIP stands for Very Important Pets, and ALL pets are important! Whether a person owns a dog, cat, bird, reptile, rabbit, hamster or horse and other large animals, their pet is an integral part of their daily life and are considered part of the family. We provide the latest in veterinary medical and surgical techniques and care with purpose of keeping pets healthy.
VIP Veterinary Services is located at 26111 Bouquet Canyon Road, #D-5 in Santa Clarita. For more information, please call 661-222-7387.