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Direct2Vet: direct vet payments made simple

Claim on the spot and only pay the gap at the vet.

What is Direct2Vet?

Direct2Vet is RSPCA Pet Insurance’s direct vet payment portal for vets. It’s completely free to sign up for and use, and allows participating vets to submit pet insurance claims on your behalf. Which means less paperwork and fewer upfront costs for you to worry about.

If your claim is approved, RSPCA Pet Insurance pays your vet directly for the covered portion of the invoice, and you simply pay the gap between the invoice and what’s covered by your policy.

How direct vet payments work

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Visit a participating vet clinic.
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Your vet submits your pet insurance claim on your behalf, right there at the clinic.
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The RSPCA Pet Insurance team reviews the claim based on your policy terms.
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If approved, RSPCA Pet Insurance pays your vet directly.
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You only need to pay any remaining amount not covered by your policy.

How Direct2Vet makes claiming simpler

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Only pay the gap at the vet

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Only pay the gap at the vet

If your claim is approved, RSPCA Pet Insurance pays your vet directly and you simply pay any remaining costs not covered by your policy.

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Skip the paperwork

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Skip the paperwork

Your vet submits the claim for you, so there’s no need to fill in extra forms.

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Faster claim outcomes

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Faster claim outcomes

In many cases, claims can be assessed within minutes (as long as all the needed information has been provided).

Direct2Vet for pet parents

Join RSPCA Pet Insurance’s CEO, Brad Smith, for a quick overview of Direct2Vet. Learn how it can simplify the claims process, what to expect at participating vet clinics, and how to check if your local vet is registered.

Find a Direct2Vet clinic near you

Use the search tool below to find a participating Direct2Vet clinic in your area.

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Can’t find your vet?

If your vet isn’t part of our Direct2Vet network, you can share their details and we’ll help them get set up. Or leave your details and we’ll give you a call.

Register your practice for direct vet payments

Direct2Vet is free to sign up for and use. Register today to simplify claims for your clients.
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Submit claims online in one place
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Track progress through the portal
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Receive payment directly for approved claims

Direct2Vet for vet clinics

Discover how Direct2Vet can support your vet practice. Hear from RSPCA Pet Insurance’s CEO, Brad Smith, as he explains how the portal can simplify claims for your clients, what to expect as a participating vet, and how to register your practice.

Frequently asked questions

No, all claims are assessed based on the policyholder’s policy terms and conditions, so approval and payment aren’t guaranteed.

As the policyholder, you’re responsible for any costs not covered by your policy. This includes any gaps, exclusions, or if a claim is rejected.

To get a sense of what is and isn’t covered, you can take a look at RSPCA Pet Insurance’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). Keep in mind, though, that claims are only assessed once submitted and aren’t pre-approved. This means that cover isn’t guaranteed until your claim has been assessed.

If all the necessary information is provided, claims are typically assessed within minutes. In some cases, more details may be needed, which can extend the time it takes to assess the claim.