Usługa rozwiązania Nr 1 w Canada
Szanowni Państwo,
Niniejszym powiadamiam o mojej decyzji zakończenia umowy dotyczącej usługi Vca Careclub.
To powiadomienie stanowi zdecydowaną, jasną i jednoznaczną wolę rozwiązania umowy, ze skutkiem w najbliższym możliwym terminie lub zgodnie z obowiązującym terminem umownym.
Proszę o podjęcie wszelkich niezbędnych działań w celu:
– zaprzestania wszelkich rozliczeń od daty skutecznego rozwiązania;
– pisemnego potwierdzenia prawidłowego przyjęcia niniejszego wniosku;
– oraz, w razie potrzeby, przesłania końcowego rozliczenia lub potwierdzenia salda.
Niniejsze rozwiązanie jest Państwu przesłane certyfikowanym e-listem. Wysyłka, oznaczenie znacznikiem czasu i integralność treści są ustalone, co czyni go dowodem pisemnym spełniającym wymogi dowodu elektronicznego. Mają Państwo zatem wszystkie niezbędne elementy do regularnego przetworzenia tego rozwiązania, zgodnie z obowiązującymi zasadami dotyczącymi pisemnego powiadomienia i swobody umów.
Zgodnie z zasadami dotyczącymi ochrony danych osobowych, proszę również o:
– usunięcie wszystkich moich danych niepotrzebnych do Państwa zobowiązań prawnych lub księgowych;
– zamknięcie wszelkich powiązanych paneli osobistych;
– oraz potwierdzenie skutecznego usunięcia danych zgodnie z obowiązującymi prawami dotyczącymi ochrony prywatności.
Zachowuję pełną kopię tego powiadomienia oraz dowód wysyłki.
Cancellation Vca Careclub: Easy Method
What is Vca Careclub
Vca CareClub is VCA’s preventive care membership program for pets in Canada. It provides a bundle of routine services - such as unlimited exams, vaccines, and basic diagnostics - on a 12‑month membership basis intended to cover preventive care at a predictable monthly price.
The program is sold and administered at the local VCA hospital level and prices, included services, and enrollment fees vary by location, pet species, and age.
How to cancel Vca Careclub
- Turn off auto‑renewal in your myVCA™ account at least one day before the renewal date to prevent the next annual term from charging. See your clinic or the VCA CareClub page for the myVCA link and instructions: VCA CareClub.
- If you need to cancel mid‑term, contact your enrolling VCA hospital (phone or in person) and request cancellation. Explain the reason (moving, pet loss, financial hardship) and ask what documentation is required.
- If a formal corporate notice is needed, send a signed cancellation letter by registered mail (recommended: return receipt) to the VCA Canada corporate address: VCA Canada, 6325 12 Street, Suite 1, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2K1. Keep copies and proof of mailing and delivery.
- After any cancellation request, obtain written confirmation (email or letter) of the cancellation and of any charges, outstanding balances, or early termination fees, and monitor your bank/credit card statements to ensure billing stopped.
What happens when you cancel
When a CareClub membership is canceled, future automatic renewals should stop and you will no longer be eligible for the plan’s preventive care benefits after cancellation is processed. Access to benefits typically ends either immediately or at the end of the paid membership term depending on how the clinic handles the request - confirm the effective date in writing.
Local hospitals retain clinical and billing records according to their privacy and record‑retention policies. Ask your clinic how they handle data access or transfer if you move to a different provider.
Will I get a refund?
Refunds for unused portions of a Vca CareClub membership are generally not provided. The plans are priced as full‑year preventive care memberships, and unused months are typically forfeited. If the services you used during the year exceed what you’ve paid into the plan, you may be required to pay the difference rather than receive a refund.
In special circumstances - such as verified pet death, relocation, or documented financial hardship - some clinics may offer pro‑rated adjustments or waive early termination fees, but refunds remain rare and are subject to local clinic discretion and required documentation.
Vca Careclub plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Period | Features (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access / Entry‑Level | C$20 - 95/month (typical range) | Monthly | Unlimited exams, basic preventive care, vaccines, diagnostics (varies by location and tier) |
| Puppy / Kitten Essentials | C$35 - 45/month | Monthly | Exams, vaccines, deworming, fecal tests (no spay/neuter or advanced diagnostics) |
| Adult Care | C$45 - 65/month | Monthly | Exams, vaccines, bloodwork, dental cleaning (basic level) |
| Senior Care Plus | C$65 - 85/month | Monthly | Exams, vaccines, senior bloodwork, dental cleaning, urinalysis (advanced senior screening) |
Exact pricing and enrollment fees (commonly around C$49.99) vary by VCA Canada location, pet species, and age - obtain a local quote from the enrolling hospital for precise costs.
Your consumer rights in Canada
Consumer protection in Canada is province‑based. Some provinces provide a cooling‑off period for distance or online contracts (commonly 10 - 14 days in many contexts), but whether that applies to a municipality‑based membership like CareClub depends on how and where the contract was formed. VCA documentation does not advertise a statutory 14‑day right for CareClub cancellations.
If you believe you have a legal right to cancel or a dispute over fees, contact the consumer protection office in your province for guidance and potential dispute resolution. In hardship, relocation, or bereavement circumstances, raise those issues directly with the enrolling hospital and keep documentation to support your request.
Customer experiences
Experiences reported by customers are mixed. Some members value unlimited exams and preventive coverage and report substantial savings - one user on Reddit described saving roughly $1,500 for senior‑pet care. Other reviews (including many on Trustpilot and complaints to BBB) report dissatisfaction with costs, perceived upselling, wait times, staff service, and difficulty getting cancellations or refunds processed.
Multiple user accounts caution to verify that a cancellation is actually processed and to retain written confirmation, as continued billing after a verbal cancellation has been reported by some customers.
Documentation checklist
- Membership/account number, pet name and species, and enrolling hospital name
- Signed cancellation request with clear requested effective date
- Reason for cancellation and supporting documentation if applicable (proof of relocation, veterinarian confirmation of pet death, or financial hardship documents)
- Copy of the enrollment receipt/contract and a preferred contact email/phone for confirmation
- Proof of mailing (registered mail receipt) and any written clinic responses
Common mistakes
Common errors include assuming you will receive a refund for unused months, failing to turn off auto‑renewal before the renewal date, relying on a verbal cancellation without written confirmation, and not keeping proof of delivery when sending a cancellation letter. Another frequent problem is not checking bank or card statements after cancellation to confirm billing stopped.
To avoid these issues, act early, keep copies of everything, and obtain written confirmation of the cancellation and any outstanding charges.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Turn off auto‑renewal via myVCA account | Prevents future charges; does not produce a refund for the current paid year | Easy |
| Request mid‑term cancellation with enrolling clinic (relocation, pet loss, hardship) | Usually no refund; clinic may offer prorated adjustment or fee waiver in special cases | Medium to hard (depends on documentation and clinic policy) |
| Send formal cancellation by registered mail to VCA Canada (corporate notice) | No guaranteed refund; may obtain an official response and prompt review of special circumstances | Medium |
After cancelling
After you submit a cancellation, confirm in writing that the membership has ended and that no further charges will post. Monitor your payment method for at least one or two billing cycles to ensure no unauthorized charges continue. If a charge appears after cancellation, contact the enrolling hospital first; if unresolved, escalate to the hospital’s corporate office and, if needed, your card issuer for a dispute.
Helpful resources: the VCA CareClub overview (VCA CareClub) and an independent walkthrough of cancellations and potential fees (How to Cancel - BestiePaws).
Address
VCA Canada
6325 12 Street, Suite 1
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2K1
Canada