Dr. Emily Tincher joins us to discuss the rising costs of veterinary care and how they impact pet families. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Tincher dive into her co-authored book chapter on cost, access to care, and payment options, highlighting key factors driving price increases, such as staffing costs, practice economics, and the cost of consumables and drugs. Dr. Tincher also shares insights on effectively communicating with pet owners about these costs and the importance of understanding their preferences.

LINKS:

Nationwide's Most Common Claims: https://news.nationwide.com/041824-dermatitis-gastroenteritis-most-common-conditions-prompt-vet-visits/

Cost of Care, Access to Care, and Payment Options in Veterinary Practice: https://www.vetsmall.theclinics.com/article/S0195-5616(23)00156-0/abstract

Spectrum of Care: www.spectrum-of-care.com

Open Door Veterinary Collective: https://opendoorconsults.org/

Pyometra Peer Reviewed Article Referenced: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/S2/javma.20.12.0713.xml

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Emily M. Tincher, DVM, is Senior Director of Pet Health at Nationwide. A second-generation veterinarian, she is co-author of a chapter in Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, "Cost of Care, Access to Care, and Payment Options in Veterinary Practice.” Dr. Tincher is a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterinary Leadership Institute and has become a sought-after speaker, most recently on spectrum of care topics, presenting at major veterinary conferences across North America.