Veterinarian partner: process & requirements
How it works
What to expect, benefits, and program qualifications
Quality, trusted medical care for heroes’ pets
Companion pets enhance the lives of veterans and military families living in your community. What better way to say ‘thank you’ than by providing affordable care for the animals who improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
We welcome general practice veterinary hospitals and clinics of all kinds—those that are independent, part of a veterinary care network, or publicly available facilities operated by animal shelters.
Download and share our veterinarian partner program overview.
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Benefits: doing good is good for business
When you join, you…
Show that doing good is good for business since 93% of consumers want to work with organizations that support causes they care about
Provide quality, affordable pet care to veterans who live and work in your community
Have co-marketing opportunities with local Pets for Patriots shelter/rescue partners
Access to free office printer-friendly and digital tools to promote our partnership in your practice and community
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To join, your practice owner or hospital must…
Be in continuous operation and good standing for a minimum of five years
Be a multi-veterinarian practice (exceptions for rural and mobile practitioners)
Specialize in companion animals
Offer general veterinary services, exclusively or in addition to specialty care
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Application process: how to get started
Apply to become a veterinary partner…
Complete our online application request (takes less than 5 minutes)
If we are unable to advance your application we’ll send you an email explaining why
We’ll verify your license is current and violation-free
One you are approved we’ll send you a series of emails to get you started, including access to our members-only veterinarian partner welcome kit
Veterinarian FAQ
Does our discount apply to other pets veterans or Gold Star spouses may have in addition to any adopted through Pets for Patriots?
It is solely your discretion to extend the discount to non-Pets for Patriots personal pets. Many of our veterinary partners do because it’s easier for billing purposes and good business, too. We allow veterans and Gold Star spouses in our program to have up to two program-eligible pets per person/per household at any given time, so the discount must be extended to both of an individual's dog(s)/cat(s).
Can we ask for military ID or discharge papers?
No. We are experienced at reviewing a wide range of documentation and have specific information we seek during such reviews. Pets for Patriots approves applicants after we have verified their credentials to the best of our ability. Further, those documents contain confidential and highly sensitive information. You may ask for other ID that is part of your customary client onboarding process, e.g., driver’s license, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.
Can a veteran adopt more than one pet and bring to us for care?
Yes! Pets for Patriots members may have up to two program-eligible pets at any time. For both to receive full benefits, including reduced-cost veterinary care, both pets must have a veterinary letter from us. The veteran or Gold Star spouse may adopt both pets simultaneously or over time. Our veterinary partners are required to extend their agreed-upon discount to both Pets for Patriots dogs/cats.
There are no shelter/rescue partners in our community; can we still apply?
Yes! A member of our team will follow up and will likely ask you to suggest potential shelter/rescue partners that you believe may want to join as well. Please get in touch!