Blog Post | IDEXX Software

Blog Posts

Why Every Veterinary Practice Should Offer Financing Options

Why Every Veterinary Practice Should Offer Pet Healthcare Financing

Rising costs, stretched budgets, and advances in veterinary diagnostics and technology mean clients who want the best care for their pets may struggle to pay. Pet healthcare financing options give pet owners a means to afford care while allowing veterinary professionals to support pet health and the practice’s financial stability.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

What Pet Owners Want: Meeting Veterinary Client Expectations for Payment Options in 2025

How pet owners pay for veterinary care matters almost as much as the care itself. Meeting veterinary client expectations requires a focus on flexibility, speed, and an understanding of veterinary clients’ financial needs and concerns. Clients can pay for many services online at the touch of a button, and they expect a similar experience in the veterinary clinic.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

Veterinary Prepayment: Encouraging Care Plan Enrollments for Practice Efficiency

Veterinary prepayment helps clients budget and improves preventive care compliance. However, pet owners won’t opt in unless your team explains how prepayment and service bundles work and why they should consider them. When handled well, prepayment creates more predictable income for the practice and better health outcomes for pets.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

Veterinary Payment Trends: What to Expect in 2026

Veterinary payment trends are shifting fast, and 2026 could become a transformative year. What used to be a simple card swipe is now dominated by technology and influenced by the rising cost of veterinary care, client expectations, and the changing landscape of veterinary medicine.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

The Psychology of Veterinary Pricing Strategies: What Pet Owners are Willing to Pay

Pricing veterinary services in a way that feels fair to clients but covers clinic costs and allows team members to earn a living wage can be a tricky balancing act. Your hospital’s prices influence client perceptions, financial sustainability, and your ability to provide quality pet healthcare.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

The Case for Veterinary Contactless Payments: 6 Reasons Your Clinic Needs This Technology

These days, many of us pay for groceries, gas, and coffee with a tap of our phones. So, why do veterinary clinics still use outdated payment methods that hinder operations and frustrate clients?

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

How to Increase Revenue Without Raising Prices: 6 Smart Strategies for Veterinary Profitability

Your veterinary practice is a business, and businesses need profits to survive. Raising prices can only get you so far toward your veterinary profitability goals and may not be the ideal strategy for improving the hospital’s bottom line. As pet owners become increasingly sensitive to the rising cost of care, practice owners should find sustainable ways to drive revenue growth. Here are six strategies to consider trying in your veterinary practice.

View Blog Posts

Blog Posts

How to Improve the Veterinary Client Experience: A Step-by-Step Checkout Guide

The checkout process is easily overlooked in veterinary practice, but it’s one of the most important parts of a veterinary visit. Regardless of how the appointment goes, a poor checkout experience can leave a bad impression. Improving the veterinary client experience during checkout keeps the tone of each visit positive from start to finish, building trust and encouraging pet owners to return.

View Blog Posts