HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Miley seems to have an infection of some type in her ears. I've been told it will cost up to $150 to get them fixed (consultation and medication) but my vet no longer does accounts. I used always pay my vet bills over a couple of weeks and it's never been a problem. I've always paid and they've never needed to chase it up. It seems because of a few bad people, they can no longer do this so now I am left with a sick dog who can't have treatment ;) I phoned Lort Smith and their quote was even higher She NEEDS treatment for her ears and I can't afford it I have to come up with $100 before Wednesday for my DD's school camp so I simply won't have the cash for another 2 weeks. Is it cruel to let it wait so long? She doesn't seem to be in pain and isn't scratching or anything anymore (since I got the wax out), but her ears still smell. I had an appointment to get her anal glands done this week and when I phoned them say I had done it on my own and would like her ears checked instead, they said it was only an appointment with the vet nurse, so it was cancelled. I made another booking for next Friday, but when I phoned today to bring it forward and I asked how much it would probably be, I told them I would need to pay it off and that's when I was told they no longer do that. It seems only wealthy people can afford to have pets these days. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Do you have a credit card? Get a credit card for emergency like these. Can you offer to put a deposit down and make payment plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don't have a credit card I offered to pay a deposit, but the girl on the phone said they don't do accounts anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Miley seems to have an infection of some type in her ears.I've been told it will cost up to $150 to get them fixed (consultation and medication) but my vet no longer does accounts. I used always pay my vet bills over a couple of weeks and it's never been a problem. I've always paid and they've never needed to chase it up. It seems because of a few bad people, they can no longer do this so now I am left with a sick dog who can't have treatment ;) I phoned Lort Smith and their quote was even higher She NEEDS treatment for her ears and I can't afford it I have to come up with $100 before Wednesday for my DD's school camp so I simply won't have the cash for another 2 weeks. Is it cruel to let it wait so long? She doesn't seem to be in pain and isn't scratching or anything anymore (since I got the wax out), but her ears still smell. I had an appointment to get her anal glands done this week and when I phoned them say I had done it on my own and would like her ears checked instead, they said it was only an appointment with the vet nurse, so it was cancelled. I made another booking for next Friday, but when I phoned today to bring it forward and I asked how much it would probably be, I told them I would need to pay it off and that's when I was told they no longer do that. It seems only wealthy people can afford to have pets these days. What should I do? Don't blame others for you not being able to afford upfront vet treatment for your dog. There really wasn't a sugar-coated way to put that, so I apologise if you take offence. Vets aren't obligated to offer their clients accounts and infact, very few do. How long have you know about your DD's school camp? Edited February 18, 2011 by Aziah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Maybe personally talk to your vet. Especially if you have been going to them for years and have a good relationship with them. Edited February 18, 2011 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazzapug Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don't have a credit card I offered to pay a deposit, but the girl on the phone said they don't do accounts anymore. If you have been a long time client ask to speak to the vet....if he/she says no then I think it is time to find another vet that will let you pay the bill off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I've known about the camp for a while and $100 was made 2 weeks ago.. around the same time I had to get school books, uniforms and pay for this stupid netbook thing they all have to have. It seems it's all come it at once. Normally I can find the cash for things like this, but things are really tight right now. Edited February 18, 2011 by HugUrPup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'll phone and ask to speak to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Anything you can pawn for a couple of weeks? If you can't/don't want to get a credit card for whatever reason, what I would do is go in to the vet's and arrange for you to transfer $5 or whatever you can afford every week into their account so that you have a credit with them, it builds up pretty quickly especially if you continue to pay an amount at the time of the visit if you possibly can (ie don't use up all the credit if you can avoid it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Do you have any family you could get a short-term loan from? Do you have something worth about that much you could loan against at Cash Converters (assuming that's not a Qld only thing)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sometimes it is worth asking to speak to the manager especially if you have a longstanding realtionship with them. The Hospital I work for no longer runs accounts but our managers are also softies and quite a few clients find there are rules and there are exceptions to rules in special cases. We also offer care Care Credit through GE Money, many clinics find that they need something in place and have similiar plans/approaches as a blanket rule just doesnt always work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don't have a credit card I offered to pay a deposit, but the girl on the phone said they don't do accounts anymore. If you have been a long time client ask to speak to the vet....if he/she says no then I think it is time to find another vet that will let you pay the bill off. Like I said in my previous post, so few vets do accounts these days, I certainly wouldn't get my hopes up changing vets and then expecting the new vet to play the account game. They are running a business, they can run it how they please, their clients are paying for a service and they are entitled to get payment for that service immediately. Obviously they've stopped offering accounts because some people haven't paid for the services as promised. This does make it difficult for those who do do the right thing, however changing vets won't make it any eaiser! I've known about the camp for a while and $100 was made 2 weeks ago.. around the same time I had to get school books, uniforms and pay for this stupid netbook thing they all have to have.It seems it's all come it at once. Normally I can find the cash for things like this, but things are really tight right now. I realise these things happen, can you borrow the amount from a family member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) If you can't/don't want to get a credit card for whatever reason, what I would do is go in to the vet's and arrange for you to transfer $5 or whatever you can afford every week into their account so that you have a credit with them, it builds up pretty quickly especially if you continue to pay an amount at the time of the visit if you possibly can (ie don't use up all the credit if you can avoid it) Yup, that's a good plan for next time, if they'll let you do that. Even if the vet is kind enough to give you credit this time, they might be less sympathetic if you repeatedly ask for credit for your animals. I think it's even less likely that a new vet would give you credit, after all they have no relationship with you and have no idea if you're trustworthy. Edited February 18, 2011 by Staranais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Could you go to a vet that offers the GE finance option? A lot of the major vets have the application forms at reception. If you pay it off quickly the interest is minimal. FYI - The problem with people paying in installments isn't just non-payers, but cashflow. Cashflow is vital for small businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Could you go to a vet that offers the GE finance option? A lot of the major vets have the application forms at reception. If you pay it off quickly the interest is minimal. FYI - The problem with people paying in installments isn't just non-payers, but cashflow. Cashflow is vital for small businesses. Plus it's not worth debt collecting a ~$100 bill and people know it. Not that I'm saying you're a non-payer HUP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have GE finance card but the minimum is $400 per purchase, so that's no good. I phoned the vet back and the one I normally see is in surgery, so she asked one I haven't seen before and was firmly told no. The woman on the phone said to phone after 5pm when the vet I always see is available. Fingers crossed he will say yes. If not then I will just have to wait 2 weeks and pray no damage is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 HUP, If you like, PM me your bsb and acc numbers and I will loan you the money for a couple of weeks. No strings attached. I have no doubts you will pay it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It seems only wealthy people can afford to have pets these days. We certainly aren't overly wealthy, but we have pets. We wouldn't of got them if we couldn't afford them. We just put some money away in an ING account each week, then when an unexpected vet bill comes along I just draw the money out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have GE finance card but the minimum is $400 per purchase, so that's no good.I phoned the vet back and the one I normally see is in surgery, so she asked one I haven't seen before and was firmly told no. The woman on the phone said to phone after 5pm when the vet I always see is available. Fingers crossed he will say yes. If not then I will just have to wait 2 weeks and pray no damage is done. Care Credit is different, it is specifically for medical bills and offers 3 months interest free, one off application fee of I think $25. If you have good credit with Ge you are unlikely to have any problems with getting approved. Very handy to have as emergency centres generally accept it so it is there if you need it in the middle of the night for an emergency when it is hard to ring around family etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 dyzney thanks so much for your kind offer. I will contact GE finance and see if they can approve a card for the vet and if not I may take you up on your very generous offer ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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