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GE Money CareCredit® offers client financing for veterinarians

Mississauga, Ontario  -- Jan. 12, 2007 – With a focus on bringing optimal care to more pets, GE Money CareCredit is offering a client financing program dedicated to the veterinary profession.

"As we continue to grow in Canada, this direction is especially exciting for us because it helps make available the best medicine possible for more pets," said Eric Coulson, general manager, Canada, for GE Money CareCredit. "With the global resources of GE Money, CareCredit can support the professional efforts of veterinary practices, their clients and patients."

GE Money CareCredit offers no interest and extended payment plan options for pet owners to assist them with costs associated with veterinary care. Participating veterinary clinics in Canada are able to take advantage of the following benefits:

  • a focus on care not on payments
  • direct electronic payment of funds within two business days
  • reduction in accounts receivable, associated billing and collections expenses
  • ongoing support for the practice, including client materials, software, online services and training
GE Money CareCredit is a fast and easy way to help pet owners provide optimal treatment for their pets quickly. The program offers a comprehensive range of payment plan options including 3-, 6-, 12- and 18-month no interest, and 24-, 36-, 48- and 60-month extended payment plans*.

"Our goal is simply to extend the same flexibility and financial solutions we've been offering for individuals’ health and dental care to help pet owners care for their pets,” Coulson added. “We recognize that financial flexibility can make an enormous difference in the overall medical outcome.”

CareCredit is North America's leading client-financing program at work in more than 70,000 healthcare practices and has been used by more than 6 million clients. For more information about GE Money CareCredit or to enroll in the program, veterinarians are encouraged to call 1-800-300-3046, ext. 4519, or visit www.carecredit.ca.

*Some conditions apply. Subject to approval by GE Money CareCredit.

About GE Money

With more than $163 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company, is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in 50 countries around the world. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, GE Money Canada provides private label credit card and MasterCard programs to consumers, and lending options for retailers in key industries across the country. GE Money also is a provider of alternative residential mortgages. More information can be found at www.gemoney.ca.

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