Acknowledgement of Financial Policy
Animal Emergency Care requires payment at time of service and accepts cash, all major credit cards, Care Credit, Scratch Pay, and electronic checks. Electronic checks are authorized by a third-party institution and will require the name, address, phone number, and state identification card information to authorize payment. Electronic checks which are returned for insufficient funds will accrue a $30.00 fee.
Links to the applications for Care Credit and Scratch Pay are provided at:
https://www.animalemergencycare.net/payment-options/
I understand a deposit will be required in the amount of the lowest quote provided on my treatment plan in the event of hospitalization is required including all surgical procedures. I understand Animal Emergency Care and its affiliates will make every attempt to outline the cost of care for my pet. I acknowledge that I have the right to see the treatment plan, with outlined costs, prior to the start of treatment.
I understand I may authorize treatment including verbal authorization in an emergency situation without full knowledge of the respective cost and that anticipated costs are estimates and the care of my animal may be more or less than the anticipated costs. I agree to all fees associated with my pet’s care at the conclusion of treatment.
Animal Emergency Care does not have the ability to offer in-house financing and does not extend credit directly. I agree to neither misrepresent my financial situation nor authorize treatment for my pet which I know I cannot pay at the time of service. I understand financing is available through third party financial institutions and agree to inquire about these financing plans before authorizing treatment which I cannot afford.
I acknowledge my account will accrue financing charges if I do not pay my balance at time of service. I understand my account will accrue five percent (5%) interest, with a minimum fee of $25.00, every thirty (30) days for a sixty (60) day period at which time my account will be placed in collections and pursued to the fullest extent of the law. I agree to be responsible for all costs and attorney’s fees incurred by Animal Emergency Care and/or Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital USA to collect amounts owed hereunder.
PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SERVICE. A DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED. ESTIMATED COST OF TREATMENT WILL BE PROVIDED.