SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal hospitals with more than two veterinarians will be required to disclose medical fees for major types of treatment, including vaccinations and X-rays. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on Tuesday that the Veterinarians Act was revised to require that animal hospitals disclose medical costs for [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of pet insurance claims more than doubled last year, along with the increase in the use of personal credit cards at veterinary clinics. In contrast to the reduction in visits to hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, veterinary clinics have not been hit hard by the virus. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Experts are calling for the establishment of a pricing standard for medical bills at veterinary clinics to relieve the financial burden for pet owners. Lee Hye-jin, a researcher at the Gyeongnam Institute, pointed out in an internal policy flier that there are “no unified standards or regulations surrounding medical [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to introduce a standard policy for veterinary clinics to unify the price of treatment that currently differs by each hospital. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on Thursday that it plans to amend legislation concerning the provision of veterinary services as part of [...]