- Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients’ needs, customer service, and minimizing costs, we do not bill.
- We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa or Mastercard, Discover, American Express), checks, and cash. The card’s owner must sign all cards.
Care Credit
When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well. Down Maine Veterinary Clinic understands this and can make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program. It takes just five minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into six monthly installments.
Highlights of the CareCredit program:
Low Monthly Payments (3% of the Total Balance)
Charges over $200 Interest- Free For 6 Months
Determine Approval in a Few Minutes
No Annual Fee
You can either apply at our hospital, where we’ll call in your application over the phone for immediate approval, or apply yourself online at www.CareCredit.com.
Scratchpay

Down Maine Veterinary Clinic is pleased to now accept Scratchpay as a payment method. Scratchpay plans pay the veterinarian immediately for your pet’s routine care as well as needed treatments, unexpected surgeries, and emergency care. Then you can pay off the cost over time using one of three different payment plan options. You select the option that’s best for your budget, and interest rates start as low as 5.9%.
It takes just a few minutes to check your eligibility and get a proposed interest rate, and doing so won’t affect your credit score. Check out Scratchpay today and make sure you’re covered when your pet needs care!
Pet Insurance
Another popular option for pet owners is pet insurance. Like with human insurance, there are many kinds of pet insurance policies available, and it’s important to research and find the one that’s right for you and your family. To learn more, please visit the following pet insurance websites: