RAF In-Service Clinic January 13, 2024

The Rainier Animal Fund (RAF) will host its next In-Service Clinic on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Rainier Veterinary Hospital. The clinic is available to qualifying Rainier Animal Fund individual grantees as well as clients from area pet nonprofit partners. Clinic services to include medical procedures, surgical services and advanced veterinary care. Appointments are limited and are based on our current waitlist for care.

In-Service Clinic to be managed by the Rainier Animal Fund with select staffing and hospital expenses hosted at Rainier Veterinary Hospital and paid for by Rainier Animal Fund donors. Individual patient care to be covered through the Rainier Animal Fund grant program, with additional services provided to nonprofit partners at a reduced/nonprofit rate when applicable.

Program Goals

• Provide support to families needing advanced medical care for their pets who cannot afford the full cost of treatment. (Services paid for by RAF medical grants.)
• Provide an avenue in which Rainier Animal Fund grant dollars can be stretched due to reduced costs for procedures on “in-service” day.*
• Provide an invaluable resource to community partners and area nonprofits whose clients need access to veterinary care and surgical services at a reduced cost

(*The RAF In-service clinic operates under reduced costs as the program is partially staffed by qualified RAF volunteers, including staff veterinarians.)

To participate, please read the following guidelines and next steps.

Who Qualifies:

RAF has set the following guidelines for potential grant recipients. Recipient only needs to meet one of the listed criteria to qualify. They will be asked to bring a photo ID and to sign a self-declaration form attesting to proof of need.

• Seniors receiving social security benefits
• Disabled individuals receiving Disability Support Payments
• Men and women at risk of abuse who are entering a registered shelter
• Individuals receiving assistance through Washington state public assistance programs
• Clients of supportive housing for seniors programs as well as tenants of retirement homes or long-term care facilities with live-in pets
• Proof of income less than twice the Federal Poverty Limit.
• Those who are unemployed.

Applying for Services:

• Clients in need of RAF funding for In-Service Clinic medical services for their pet must first apply for a RAF grant online. If internet access not available, please call RAF at (844) RAF-VETS (723-8387) to apply over the phone.
• Clients will be scheduled for services once they have met funding guidelines and have been approved for a grant for services. (Limited based on available funds.)
• Pets not previously seen by a veterinarian will have their pets initial assessment done at the In-Service Clinic including an examination and pre-surgery bloodwork if warranted.
• Those approved for services to be contacted by RAF caseworker to schedule appointment.
• If the pet has NOT been seen by a veterinarian or you do not have records or bloodwork, the RAF caseworker will schedule you pet for an assessment on the In-Service Clinic day. This will need to take place prior to any surgical services or procedures.

Nonprofit Participation:

Nonprofit partners interested taking advantage of available services should email Virginia Piper at virginia@rainieranimalfund.org or call 844.RAF.VETS (723-8387) to inquire about patient care estimates and appointment availability. Nonprofit partners to be provided with an early care estimate prior to the scheduled In-Service Clinic. Updated estimates provided once your client’s pets are assessed and additional nonprofit discounts are applied.