Professional Partners...
TVMA has formed business alliances with the following companies to offer great discounts and deals to members. Please consider these companies as you shop around for the best products and services to meet the needs of your practice. These opportunities were designed with TVMA members in mind.
Effective June 1, 2010, TVMA no longer endorses FedPay USA (formerly Federal Check Recovery) for check recovery services.
TexCap Insurance
TVMA has partnered with TexCap Insurance Services, LP to provide solution to all your Property and Casualty insurance needs. As a TVMA member you areautomatically eligible to receive the discounted rate structure that can lower your overall premiums by 15% - 20% or more. The program includes Property, General Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation and Liability Umbrella coverage. The Property and General Liability coverage forms include several coverage extensions that are specifically designed for Veterinary exposures. For more information or to receive your personalized insurance review and proposal, please contact the TexCap Insurance Services at 866/715-0484 toll free (ext. 5362 or 5350).http://www.texcap-concord.com
Infintech
TVMA is proudly partnered with Infintech as an endorsed vendor for the most cost effective credit card processing solutions. Infintech offers a full range of payment processing services including credit, debit, check processing and gift cards.
Benefits for Your Business:
• Enjoy exclusive, pre-negotiated processing rates available only with your TVMA membership
• Relax knowing there are no long term contracts or ongoing processor rate increases
• Take advantage of the program that helps support TVMA
• Local dedicated agent
• Our “Beat or Match” policy guarantees the lowest possible rates
Please contact your TVMA Account Manager, Kevin Walter, toll free at 888/908-6952 or kevin.walter@infintechllc.com for details.
Visit us online http://www.infintechllc.com/tvma/.
CareCredit
CareCredit is a third-party payment plan for the patients of TVMA members. CareCredit removes the barrier of cost to patients by providing them with low monthly payment options. The main benefits to your practice include the following:
• Increased acceptance of recommended treatment
• Payment at time of treatment
• Improved cash flow and profitability
• Reduced accounts receivable
• Reduced time and expense of billing and collections
• More staff time to focus on patient relations, providing care, practice growth, etc.
CareCredit is an extended payment plan for patients with no recourse to you. Your practice receives payment within two business days. You are not responsible if patients default or delay payment. For more information, contact CareCredit at 800/300-3046.
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Processing Solutions has teamed up with TVMA to provide the finest and most effective payment acceptance options. As one of the nation's largest processors of electronic financial transactions, Fifth Third Processing Solutions offers a wide array of processing options to help meet your business needs. This includes but is not limited to credit, debit, gift card, check processing and more. In addition, with Fifth Third Processing Solutions, you will receive proactive service and support to keep you more informed of the industry trends and updates. Fifth Third Processing Solutions provides a comprehensive program that includes competitive rates, exceptional benefits and many custom designed features. See below for a more detailed list of the Fifth Third Processing Solutions program highlights:
* Free Supplies
* No Annual Fees
* No Application Fees
* No Statement Fees
* No Equipment Reprogramming Fees
* Dedicated Service/Support Model
To learn more about the Fifth Third Processing Solutions program and to receive a no obligation "apples to apples" cost analysis, please contact a Sales Consultant today, toll free at 800-237-2169 or by email at associationsales@53.com.
Office Depot
Office Depot and TVMA have partnered to provide you with the best office supply program possible. As a TVMA member, you are eligible to receive a specially negotiated discount on all your office supplies, furniture, business machines, breakroom supplies, cleaning supplies, etc. Choose from the largest assortment of office supplies in the world from the largest office supply company in the world. You may place your orders by telephone, fax or on Office Depot’s award-winning Website (http://bsdnet.officedepot.com). For your convenience, you may also shop in any of Office Depot’s 105 retail stores across the state of Texas.
For more information on how to take advantage of your TVMA member discount, please contact John Listi at john.listi@officedepot.com or call 1-888-438-8998 x7201 CLICK HERE to download sign-up form.
Simmons & Associates
Simmons & Associates, veterinary practice brokers since 1977, is a firm specializing exclusively in veterinary practice sales, appraisals and negotiations. Selling or buying a practice may be the largest financial transaction you will ever make in your life, and Simmons & Associates has partnered with TVMA to help you make the right decision. As a TVMA member, you will receive a 5% discount on the appraisal and exit-strategy services of Simmons & Associates. Simmons & Associates draws on nearly a quarter century of veterinary practice sales leadership and data exclusive to veterinary sales to provide guidance in all aspects of practice sales and valuations. It’s true that you don’t have to have a broker to sell your practice, and you don’t need a lawyer to go to court—but in both cases, it’s a good idea to be well-represented. Take advantage of your status as a TVMA member to let Simmons & Associates represent you when it’s time to sell or buy your practice.
For more information, go to www.simmons2000.com or contact David King, DVM, at southcentral@simmons2000.com or 800/982-8033.
DSG Services Group
Increase your cash flow, reduce collection expense, and increase your profitability by using DSG Services Group, Inc., the only collection service endorsed by TVMA.
DSG Services Group has been collecting delinquent professional fees since 1978. The company charges no upfront fees or variable costs, and you only pay 28% of what is actually collected. In addition, there is no minimum number of account placements, and they accept balances as low as fifty dollars. Equally important, DSG Services Group is known for treating pet owners with dignity, fairness and respect, while remaining determined to recover your outstanding receivables in full.
For more information, call toll-free at 888/494-7900 or e-mail jmk@divservgrp.com.
Tara Energy
As the exclusively endorsed vendor for electricity, Tara Energy reserves its best rates for TVMA members. Tara has established itself as one of the most economical suppliers of electricity in the state. Tara’s insights into the association industry, along with its stable track record and “best-in-class” customer service standards,
• Low electricity rates for homes & businesses
• Successful track-record of serving association members
• Special TVMA discounts (for TVMA members and their staff)
• Timely billing
• Superior customer service
• Smooth, seamless and NO COST switching
Click here for more information on this program for TVMA members. If you still have questions, please email tvma@taraenergy.com or call 1-866-GET-TARA (438-8272).
Impression Edge
Co-op Calendar Program
TVMA has partnered with Impression Edge to offer our members access to a calendar co-op program that provides an opportunity to promote your practice with approved materials while building recognition of your brand at the same time. To customers, a calendar isn’t advertising, it’s a thoughtful gift—more than just “another ad.” When a customer displays your calendar, it’s a personal recommendation of your brand to everyone who sees it. The functionality and visual appeal of a calendar keep your brand personally relevant day after day. A calendar overcomes the “tune out” common with other forms of advertising, maximizing your advertising dollars for an entire year. Seeing your calendar at home or at work every day of the year builds brand loyalty—the kind of loyalty that is hard to get with any other form of advertising. Best of all, it’s these loyal customers who recommend your practice to others. Please contact Impression Edge toll free at 1-888-447-4450 or calendars@impressionedge.com.
