Referring veterinarians can use the Service Estimates screen to find the approximate cost of procedures that a specialty or emergency practice can do.

About the Service Estimates screen

Use the Service Estimates screen to show the approximate cost of a service from the specialty or emergency practice.

Show the approximate cost of a service

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To increase transparency, referring veterinarians can give clients the approximate cost when they refer patients to a specialty or emergency practice.

Estimates for specialty and emergency services

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