What is the USA Pet Health Network? [ click here ]
The USA Pet Health Network is a preferred veterinary pricing program offered by participating veterinarians and marketed exclusively to the owners of animals adopted from participating animal welfare organizations.
Who is managing the USA Pet Health Network program? [ click here ]
The program is offered through the partnership between USA Pet Health Network, a veterinary health network based in Austin, Texas, and Pethealth Inc. a leading provider of insurance and information services to the companion animal market. USA Pet Health Network is the primary contact for the participating veterinarians while Pethealth is the principal contact for the participating animal welfare organizations, cardholders and companion animal owners.
Why would a veterinarian consider participating in USA Pet Health Network? [ click here ]
The USA Pet Health Network is FREE to join; all that is required is a computer and an internet connection. The USA Pethealth Network is uniquely structured to provide participating veterinarians with a new and innovative source of new clients, without incurring any marketing costs. Participation in the Network and recommendation by the participating animal welfare organizations demonstrates to new pet owners that participating clinics offer high quality services at affordable prices, curbing pet owner's interest in price shopping for services.
Which pet owners are targeted by the USA Pet Health Network? [ click here ]
All of the pet owners who will have access to the Network are drawn from an ever increasing pool of adopters of cats and dogs from participating animal welfare organizations. Having just adopted a new pet the first thing a new pet owner will be looking for is a veterinarian to care for their pets ongoing preventative care, maintenance and health issues. Prior to leaving the participating animal welfare organization these new pet owners will be provided with a number of products and services:
A) Each pet will be provided with a 30-day gift of ShelterCare Pet Insurance. This insurance provides coverage for the 11 accidents and illnesses that are most common in newly adopted pets - if these animals are brought to your clinic within 30-days of adoption you can take comfort in the fact that they have medical insurance. The Pethealth team will work to encourage adopters to extend their insurance into a more comprehensive insurance product, ensuring that your new clients will be financially prepared to pay for best medical treatment available in their pet's time of need.
B) Most pets will be microchipped and registered in the 24PetWatch pet recovery network. This 24 hour service offers an exclusive pet recovery service including pro-active real time searches of hundreds of animal welfare organizations in lost pet emergencies. Pet owners can also log their pet's medical information into the on-line system, making it available for emergency veterinary teams.
C) Each pet owner will be offered the opportunity to purchase a ShelterCare Card which ensures them preferred pricing on all veterinary costs incurred at USA Pethealth Network participating clinics.
How is the preferred pricing determined? [ click here ]
The preferred pricing is pre-determined and established in the agreement between USA Pet Health Network and the participating veterinarian. Interested veterinarians should contact USA Pet Health Network by calling 1-800-872-0820 to discuss the terms and conditions of participation in the USA Pethealth Network.
Can existing clients purchase the ShelterCare Card?[ click here ]
The aim of the USA Pet Health Network is to channel new clients into the participating veterinary clinics not to offer existing clients the opportunity to purchase the card. The ShelterCare Card will only be marketed to those pet owners who adopt from the participating shelters.
Billing is easy with the USA Pet Health Network[ click here ]
The USA Pet Health Network uses a proprietary on-line function called EVE, the Electronic Veterinary Experience to apply the fee schedule and calculate the cardholder's bill. It uses simple drop down menus with no requirement for staff to memorize any new fees or codes. EVE can also be used to process ShelterCare Pet Insurance claims on an ongoing basis.
How Do I participate? [ click here ]
Simply contact USA Pet Health Network at 1-800-872-0820 or by e-mail at usapethealth@usamco.com and we will set you up to start receiving new clients at your clinic.
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