Medical, dental & vet offices
Credit Card Processing for Veterinary Clinics
A veterinary clinic may collect at the reception counter, take a deposit before scheduled services, or send an invoice for payment later. We look at how those different payment paths are priced on your statement.
Credit card processing for veterinary clinics starts with what you already pay. Send one recent statement and a person reads your merchant account for veterinary clinics line by line. Free, with no obligation.
Short answer
Can a veterinary clinic get a merchant account?
Yes, most veterinary clinics can. No one can promise approval because the processor assesses the business, the owner and processing history. Scheduled service deposits need to stay separate from reception payments and later veterinary invoices. Send one recent statement and we will review it free.
What businesses like yours need
What veterinary clinics need from processing
- Counter payments at check-in or checkout
- Deposits for scheduled services
- Remote invoice payments
- Card on file for approved balances
- Payment plans for larger balances
Products that fit
Setup that tends to fit
A countertop terminal works for reception, while a virtual terminal or invoice tool can take remote payments. Separate reporting for deposits and invoice payments helps staff reconcile collections.
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What to check on your statement
We check these and every other line during a merchant statement analysis. New to statements? Read how to read a merchant statement.
- Card-not-present pricing on invoice payments
- Keyed transaction surcharges for manually entered cards
- Terminal lease lines for counter equipment
Send one veterinary clinic statement. We read every line and tell you what each fee is.
Send your statement for a free reviewVeterinary clinics: common questions
Can a veterinary clinic qualify for a merchant account?
Most do. The processor decides approval based on the business, the owner and processing history. We help find a fit, but we cannot promise approval.
What should I send for the free statement review?
Send one recent monthly statement, every page, as a PDF or clear photos. Upload it on our contact page so a person can review each line.
Can we take deposits before an appointment?
A virtual terminal or portal may accept a remote deposit. Check the statement for the card-not-present and gateway charges tied to it.
How can we collect an invoice after checkout?
An invoice with a payment link or a virtual terminal can accept remote payment. Its pricing can differ from a card tapped at reception.
Send one statement. We read every line, free.
Upload one recent statement from your veterinary clinic. A person reads every fee and explains it in plain English. Free, no obligation.