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FAQs

Does Petco count as a vet? ›

Operated by licensed and experienced veterinarians, Petco's full-service Vetco Total Care hospitals provide high quality, accessible veterinary care, with services ranging from routine preventive care to diagnostic workups, dental procedures and outpatient surgeries.

Petco, Petsmart? No, Care Credit can be used at some veterinary offices and physicians' offices. It is strictly for medical and vet care.

Consistently, the prices of name brand pet food come at a slightly lower cost at Petco than PetSmart. The savings grow even more when you factor in Petco's repeated delivery option, which is not available at PetSmart. PetSmart, on the other hand, seems to offer cheaper options for pet accessories and larger items.

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of veterinarians express overall satisfaction with their career. 92% are invested in their work and take pride in doing a good job—a rate higher than the most recent national data for the general population (88%).

Comenity Capital Bank issues Petco's co-branded rewards credit cards. Although Comenity doesn't publish the minimum credit score you'll need to get approved for a Petco credit card, most of their cards require a good or excellent credit score. That typically means a credit score of between 600 and 850.

Key Takeaways. Most people with a credit score of 640 or better will qualify for a CareCredit credit card. Most veterinarians take CareCredit, because it helps them provide services without having to set up internal financing systems for their clients.

Can I use my CareCredit account to buy my pet food? You can pay for pet food using your CareCredit card as long as it is doctor-recommended and purchased from your veterinarian's office.

Veterinarians must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. A veterinary medicine program generally takes 4 years to complete and includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical components.

PetSmart Inc. is a privately held American chain of pet superstores, which sell pet products, services, and small pets. It is the leading North American pet company, and its direct competitor is Petco. Its indirect competitors are Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

Although "vet" is commonly used as an abbreviation in all English-speaking countries, the occupation is formally referred to as a veterinary surgeon in the United Kingdom and Ireland and now as a veterinarian in most of the rest of the English-speaking world.

Does Petco care about their animals? ›

Petco's top priority is always the health and well-being of animals. We have what we believe are the industry's strongest standards for animal health and welfare, both in our stores and throughout our entire company.