A new grant program available exclusively to AVMA members reimburses veterinarians who provide discounted or free services to help low-income families afford care for sick or injured pets. The AVMF National Veterinary Charitable Care Grant Program provides AVMA member veterinary practitioners with a simple and effective way to offer low or no-cost, necessary veterinary services to the animals of clients facing personal hardships due to COVID-19 or Domestic Violence. Applicants will be reimbursed in full or in part for the cost of treatment using expense codes contained in the online application form.
For requests related to COVID-19, there is a reimbursement cap of $500. For requests related to domestic violence, no cap is currently in place.
The AVMF program offers a solution that helps ensure that animals get the care they need and avoids forcing families to choose between financial stability and the health of their pets. The program also impacts the positive wellbeing for the veterinary community by allowing AVMA members to continue to provide high-quality veterinary medical care, regardless of an owner’s ability to pay.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current AVMA member
- Request for reimbursement must benefit those experiencing financial hardship:
- Due to COVID-19
- Due to Domestic Violence
For more information visit the AVMF’s website.
Posted May 14, 2021