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Contact: Jessica Lis
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ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) announced that PawPay, a premier pet insurance activation and instant payment platform, has signed on as a Gold Supporting Sponsor. Qualifying companies offering products and services that address the professional business needs of today's veterinary practices are invited to participate in VHMA's sponsorship programs.
PawPay bridges a major ecosystem gap by allowing insured pet parents to pay only their out-of-pocket share at checkout while veterinarians are paid directly. Rather than forcing pet parents to pay their entire veterinary bill upfront and wait weeks for reimbursement, PawPay collects the pet parent's copay and pays the entire amount straight to the clinic. PawPay then collects the reimbursement from the insurer. The platform works with any U.S. pet insurance carrier. This dual-sided solution also alleviates critical pain points for veterinary hospital managers by eliminating the excessive staff time spent on paperwork and claims management. By reducing administrative workloads and offering transaction fees that can be more cost-effective than traditional credit card processing, PawPay boosts clinic efficiency while giving pet parents immediate financial flexibility to approve vital procedures they might otherwise delay.
"PawPay helps make veterinary care more accessible for families while reducing the administrative burden on veterinary teams. Solutions that improve operational efficiency and enable practices to devote more time to patient care closely align with VHMA's mission," said Christine Shupe, CAE, Executive Director of the VHMA. We are pleased to welcome PawPay as a sponsor and appreciate their commitment to helping veterinary practices deliver exceptional care with greater efficiency and financial accessibility."
"Our team is deeply committed to the success of veterinary practice managers," said David Franklin, CEO of PawPay. "We want to empower managers by helping them leverage innovative tools to streamline daily operations and maximize their technology investments. We are proud to support the VHMA as a Gold Supporting Sponsor."
VHMA Supporting Sponsorship
The VHMA Supporting Sponsorship Program provides an opportunity for veterinary industry stakeholders to join the VHMA in advancing and assuring high-quality professional services in the veterinary field. There are three sponsorship options—Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
About the VHMA
The VHMA, a nationally recognized thought leader, provides training, education, and resources to over 5,000 members. Its certification programs support veterinary practice management professionals by developing competence and encouraging standards. VHMA serves as a trusted resource for industry insights and advocacy, helping to shape the future of the veterinary profession. For more information, visit www.vhma.org.
About PawPay
PawPay is a comprehensive veterinary payment and insurance activation platform that allows clinics to receive direct, instant insurance payments at checkout. By serving as an authorized collection agent, the platform enables pet parents to pay only their direct out-of-pocket share while paying the clinic in full within minutes. Built with clinic profitability and workflow ease in mind, PawPay is entirely free for veterinary practices to join, offers transaction fees lower than traditional credit cards, and features an intuitive digital portal backed by rapid staff training and dedicated customer support. Learn more about their services at www.pawpay.com.
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