Pet Veter
A pet emergency is almost never just one visit. The animal arrives, the vet examines it, orders blood work, often an X-ray or ultrasound, and depending on the case the pet stays in the hospital for observation.
By Pet Veter's numbers, an emergency with a visit, tests and a hospital stay easily reaches R$ 1.000. When the case calls for surgery, the cost can go past R$ 5.000.
What usually goes into the bill
- Emergency visit, at the 24-hour emergency care
- Blood tests, such as a complete blood count and kidney and liver function
- Imaging test, X-ray or ultrasound
- Fluids, injections and medication given at the clinic
- Daily hospital stay rate
- Anesthesia and surgery, when the case calls for it
Which plan covers what
| In an emergency | FLEX | PLUS | SILVER and up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit at the 24h emergency care | no | yes | yes |
| IV fluids and injections | no | yes | yes |
| X-ray and ultrasound | no | no | yes |
| Hospital stay | no | no | yes |
| Surgery | no | no | yes |
What about the waiting period?
Emergency visits have no waiting period. Imaging tests and hospital stays require 90 days, and surgery 90 to 180 days, depending on the procedure. That is why a plan makes the biggest difference when you sign up before you need it.
Quick questions
Does the plan cover emergencies on day one?
Emergency visits have no waiting period from PLUS up. Imaging tests, hospital stays and surgery have their own waiting periods.
Is there a copay in an emergency?
No. What the plan covers generates no extra charge at the partner clinic.
