CareCredit (pet care credit card)
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- What it is
- Help paying vet bills
- Who it helps
- Pet owners approved for the card
- Where
- Nationwide, at participating providers in the CareCredit network
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 4, 2026
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A health and wellness credit card accepted at participating veterinary providers for routine care, emergency pet care, surgeries, and treatments, so a vet bill can be paid over time.
How to reach them
Where: Nationwide, at participating providers in the CareCredit network
Good to know
- Who can use it: Pet owners approved for the card; it is a credit card, subject to credit approval, and is used at providers in the CareCredit network (the site has a Find a Location tool for veterinary care).
- How to get started: Apply for the card through the CareCredit site, and use the location search to find a participating veterinarian.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.