September 10, 2021
January 24, 2019
Telemedicine

Virtual Care allows more access to better veterinary care

Some of my best clients don’t have a lot of extra money. They love their pets and take wonderful care of them but can’t always afford an in-clinic exam due to financial constraints.

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In the past these owners would have to postpone care until their next paycheck or we would provide pro bono telemedicine via a telephone conversation.  If the owner could describe the problem well enough and I was comfortable the condition could be safely treated,  I would provide therapy without a trip to the clinic for a physical exam to help keep expense down.      

Now with virtual care we have another, better option.  Clients can get their veterinarian’s advice for about half the price of a physical exam and I can practice much better telemedicine.  I get a much better idea of the problem because I don’t have to rely on just a verbal description over the phone.  Clients send me pictures, movies and can video chat if needed.  

Virtual care is a solution that allows me to be compensated for my professional services but more importantly provides better care to the pets of owners who have financial constraints.  


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