Mission Animal Hospital is the first and only nonprofit, full-service animal hospital in the Midwest. Created with the goal of removing barriers to veterinary care for low-income pet owners, Mission meets the needs of thousands of families every year. As planned when we moved into a new facility, we now see over thirty-five percent more pets per month, a fact that tells us many owners desperately need our help. With an anticipated 15,000 patients visiting our hospital this year, we continue to provide programs to support all pet owners, including:•Subsidizing veterinary care for all pets with Team Mission: As a member of our Team Mission, clients receive the best in class veterinary services from our talented team while still enjoying pricing an average of 20% below other area providers. When you pay for your pet’s care at Mission, you effectively open the door for more pet lovers to access care. •Removing barriers to veterinary care for qualifying clients with our Mission Qualified Assistance Program: Almost 60% percent of Mission’s clients rely on discounted pricing offered to those who qualify. Pets receive the high-quality, timely care needed regardless of their owners’ financial status.•Working to ensure that no pet suffers unnecessarily with our Mission Assistance Fund: Financial support available in time-sensitive, high-need situations when pets and their owners are under extreme financial stress and facing often life-threatening health challenges. Over 100 pets and their families have benefitted from the Mission Assistance Fund this year alone.•Meeting the needs of all clients with weekend hours and walk-in care: Work commitments, life balance and unforeseen emergencies all can stand in the way of pet wellness. To overcome those barriers, Mission doctors see patients, perform surgery and welcome walk-ins seven days a week – the only clinic in Minnesota to do so.