Access to Veterinary Care Resources
Access to veterinary care (AVC) means owned dogs and cats universally and equitably receive care that improves their welfare, decreases suffering, and is compassionate, respectful, and considerate of pets and family circumstances. AVC is increasingly noted as a concern by pet owners and animal welfare professionals. A 2018 survey by the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition found that 28% of pet owners experienced a barrier to care in the last 2 years, and 23% were unable to provide preventive care for at least 1 of their pets. Combine that with Pets for Life data that approximately 17 million pets in underserved communities have never seen a veterinarian, and the magnitude of the issue becomes clear. Read more research.
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Vet Access Hub
Search the Access to Care Library with extensive resources on financing, client communications, spectrum of care protocols, and more from ASPCA and other organizations.
Access to Veterinary Care Research
Peruse our collection of AVC research studies from ASPCA and other organizations.