The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), an association dedicated to enhancing and supporting veterinary management professionals through education, certification, resources, and networking, recently welcomed a new Business Alliance Partner, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets. The VHMA Business Alliance Partner (BAP) Program is open to qualifying companies offering products and services that address the professional business needs of today’s veterinary practices.
“The BAP Program provides an opportunity for veterinary industry stakeholders to collaborate with the VHMA and work to achieve our strategic goals. For more than 20 years, Trupanion has been innovating in the pet medical insurance industry to ensure that pets are receiving the best veterinary care. We look forward to working with them,” said Christine Shupe, CAE, VHMA Executive Director.
“We are thrilled to partner with the VHMA, a resource for the entire veterinary sector, and for the value we add to the profession to be recognized by such a well-respected association. Our ability to pay veterinarians directly at the time of checkout, along with our comprehensive product coverage, and 24/7/365 customer service provide what we believe is the best value proposition in the industry. We are committed to offering quality medical insurance that does not direct care, nor costs – where veterinarians can recommend what they believe is the best course of medical treatment to help families care effectively for their pets,” said Dusty Bonner, Head of Leads at Trupanion.
Trupanion is the only provider of medical insurance for pets that can pay veterinary hospitals directly at the time of checkout. With its exclusive hospital software, not only has Trupanion removed the claim forms and eliminated the reimbursement model for its members, it has greatly increase the speed in which hospitals are paid – frequently in seconds.
About the VHMA
The VHMA is a nationally recognized thought-leader and innovator in providing training, education, and resources to more than 3,800 members and a trusted resource that the veterinary sector relies on for industry insights, research, and advocacy to assure performance at the highest levels. VHMA's core purpose is to advance and support veterinary practice management professionals by developing professional competence, supporting and encouraging standards through the industry's highest-level certification program, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), and providing individuals with a network for professional connection and support. Learn more
About Trupanion
Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States and Canada. For two decades, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet's recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "TRUP". The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by Omega General Insurance Company. For more information, please visit trupanion.com
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