3 out of 4 veterinarians believe that health insurance promotes better medical care for pets

According to the Bio’Stat 2024 study, 81 percent say they talk to their clients about its benefits and 79 percent believe it relieves the owner’s financial burden.

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More than three-quarters of veterinarians believe that animal health insurance promotes higher quality medical care for pets, according to the latest Bio’Stat 2024 study¹. This percentage has grown significantly compared to the previous year, going from 71 to 76%.

Veterinary assistants celebrate their day on October 11 and, together with veterinarians, are key to the well-being of animals. In this sense, communication with your clients is essential for caring for the health of pets. The study indicates that there has been an increase in communication between veterinarians and owners about animal health insurance, with 81% of veterinarians saying they talk to their clients about its benefits. The situations in which insurance is most recommended include consultations for dogs of breeds considered “at risk” and visits by new clients, where animal health insurance is presented as a key tool to ensure the protection and well-being of the animals. pets.

Professionals also highlight the value of insurance not only for pets and their guardians, but also for their own professional practice. 81% of respondents say insurance reduces the risk of non-payment, 79% believe it increases patient traffic, and another 79% believe it alleviates the owner’s financial burden. These data reinforce the idea that animal health insurance facilitates the financial relationship between veterinarian and pet owner, reducing payment stress and allowing for more seamless and continuous care.

Next to the veterinary assistants

Santévet is recognized for the second consecutive year as the most recommended pet health insurance company by veterinarians. Among the main reasons for this preference are the proximity to veterinarians, good customer opinions, personalized attention through visits from commercial representatives, and the excellent quality-price ratio of their products.

Likewise, it is also positioned as the company best known by veterinarians, with 82%, which translates into a notable increase compared to the 59% recorded in the 2023 study.

In addition, the insurer supports professionals by developing training tools for veterinary assistants and veterinarians such as webinars educational, insurance training, and growth opportunities, with the aim of contributing to improving the quality of veterinary service and the well-being of pets.

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¹ Study carried out on a sample of 100 small animal veterinarians.

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