UVS' Angel Fund
Upstate Veterinary Specialties Angel Fund:
The UVS Angel Fund is our charitable donation fund managed under the 501(C)3 Veterinary Care Foundation (VCF). All funds donated to UVS through the VCF are fully allocated to the UVS Angel Fund.
UVS’s Angel Fund provides financial assistance to pet owners experiencing financial hardship when their pet requires life-saving emergency or specialty veterinary care.
To read about some of our Angel Fund recipients, visit our blog. To help support UVS’s fund, visit the Donate Now button below.
Usage of the Angel Fund and General Guidelines:
Our program helps owners provide acute care and reduce financial strain.
A consultation and physical exam performed by a UVS veterinarian are required to be eligible for funding from the UVS Angel Fund. The pet must have a good prognosis for recovery, as determined by a UVS veterinarian, and the client must provide proof of economic hardship. This includes seeking additional funding through their own efforts, third-party payment options, or other assistance programs.
Decisions are made based on several factors, including, but not limited to, medical urgency, financial need, and available funding. There is a high need for assistance and unfortunately, not every case will qualify. UVS reserves the right to deny funding to anyone for any reason.
The final decision regarding the use of funds is at the discretion of the attending UVS veterinarian.
The UVS Angel Fund will not provide funding for any treatment that falls into the following categories.
- Basic or routine veterinary care, including, but not limited to: spay/neuter, food or pet supplies, deworming, grooming, flea treatment, or vaccinations.
- Treatment that has already been completed or bills already paid.
- Treatment at a facility other than UVS.
- Treatment to rescue organizations
- Treatment for animals used for the purpose of breeding.
- Applicants whose pets are ill due to neglected preventative care or suspected animal abuse.
For questions about our Angel Fund, please contact us at info@uvsonline.com.
