Texas A&M Veterinary Hospital To Begin Accepting CareCredit Financing

May 1, 2025

A veterinarian in a maroon shirt examines a horse in a red harness. — Dr. Katie Glass examines an equine patient.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) will begin offering pet owners new options for financing their pets’ veterinary care through the CareCredit health and wellness credit card starting in May.

Available through Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, CareCredit will give VMTH clients access to a variety of shorter- and longer-term financing options, allowing them to choose the best fit for their budget.

“For years, we’ve recognized that pet owners value flexible financial options to help ensure their companions receive the care veterinarians recommend. Through this collaboration, we are proud to offer a solution that supports both optimal patient outcomes and financial peace of mind,” said Dr. Stacy Eckman, associate dean for hospital operations & chief executive officer at the VMTH. “This relationship will reinforce our commitment to delivering high-quality veterinary care while addressing financial barriers.”

Clients can see if they prequalify for the CareCredit credit card in real time, with no impact to their credit score, and can apply on any smart device at the provider location or over the phone. A credit decision is typically provided within a few seconds, and if approved, they can use their account to pay for their pet’s care right away.

This flexibility helps pet owners to provide the necessary care for their pets, from routine check-ups to emergency treatments.

The new collaboration between Synchrony and the VMTH is particularly impactful due to the hospital’s position as home to one of the largest veterinary referral networks in the country, servicing a wide range of animal populations and treating 28,000 patients a year.

As Texas’ only veterinary teaching hospital and Texas A&M’s largest educational laboratory, the VMTH is a model of excellence for veterinary healthcare and education — across Texas and beyond. Its more than 80 specialty faculty, 50 house officers, and talented support staff are committed to improving lives through exceptional veterinary education, patient care, service, and discovery.

For more than 35 years, CareCredit has been a valuable financing option for all types of veterinary services, treatments, and diagnostics at locations in the network, giving pet owners peace of mind that they are ready to care for their pets throughout their lifetime.

“The availability of CareCredit across veterinary universities nationwide has had a significant impact on improving access to care and providing financial flexibility for pet parents,” said Jonathan Wainberg, senior vice president and general manager, Pet, Synchrony. “With Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital now on board, CareCredit is available at 100% of public veterinary university hospitals nationwide. This reinforces our mission to making quality pet care accessible for pet parents and equipping veterinary professionals with the resources they need to treat patients.”

In addition to acceptance at the nation’s veterinary university hospitals, CareCredit is recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association and is a Preferred Partner for the American Veterinary Medical Association. CareCredit also is currently offered in more than 26,000 veterinary practices across the U.S.

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For more information about the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, please visit our website at vetmed.tamu.edu or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Contact Information: Jennifer Gauntt, Director of VMBS Communications, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, jgauntt@cvm.tamu.edu, 979-862-4216

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