Preferred Providers

Our Preferred Providers are carefully chosen and are deeply integrated into our members' benefits.

Thanks in part to the promotional and financial resources provided by our Preferred Providers, our members receive access to quality resources at affordable rates.

In many cases, these providers offer discounts, educational materials and exclusive services to PSI members. PSI endorses the products and services of our Preferred Providers.

Interested in becoming a Preferred Provider? PSI has a variety of marketing opportunities available for those interested in reaching our more than 7,100 independent member businesses.

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Business Insurers of the Carolinas (BIC) has provided general liability coverage specifically designed for pet-sitter associations since 1995. Its policies include the broadest Care, Custody and Control coverage for the pets and property in your care whether at a client’s home, in transit or at your home.

BIC also offers bonds for member businesses. Its coverage is the broadest available, and Business Insurers has developed its program to encompass the broadest definition of an employee, which includes all owners and officers, full- and part-time employees, independent contractors and volunteers.

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PetHub, Inc. is focused on getting lost pets home faster and safer than ever before by utilizing current and new technologies. PSI has partnered with PetHub QR Link Tags to offer PSI members 40% off PetHub's innovative pet tags that use cutting-edge technology to better protect pets.

PSI members can use this discount to purchase PetHub QR Links Tags for their pets, as gifts for clients' pets or for business use (resale).

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PowerPetSitter.com is a unique online business management tool for pet sitters. For both beginning sitters and pet-sitting services looking to grow their business to the next level, PowerPetSitter.com allows sitters to manage their businesses more efficiently and keep their focus on what is most important--their clients.

For more information, contact (888) 755-7581.

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Transfirst is an electronic payment processing company that offers a wide range of electronic payment tools that can have a big impact on the bottom line of your business.

Transfirst has a wide range of payment processing options for in-home pet care business owners including:

Automated Clearing (ACH) or eCheck transactions
Mobile Payment Solutions, and
Visa®, MasterCard®, Amex® and Discover® credit and debit card processing.

The Transfirst partnership gives PSI members access to nationally negotiated discounts on MasterCard® and Visa® processing rates.

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Sterling, with more than three decades of experience, is the leading private provider of background and employment screening services. Through its partnership with Sterling, PSI can offer reliable, affordable screening services to pet-sitter members and trustworthy results to the pet-owning public.

The vast majority of pet sitters are reliable, capable, loving caregivers. However, every profession has its exceptions. Pet owners are encouraged to “trust but verify” the background of anyone who will be admitted to their homes.

Comprehensive court searches at the county level greatly lessen the likelihood that convictions are overlooked. Sterling’s state-of-the-art, proprietary technology platform with a direct line to federal, state and local courts offers the most thorough searches available. Renowned for delivering information quickly, accurately and securely, Sterling processes over 12 million transactions annually.

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With more than 10,000,000 customers worldwide, Vistaprint is a leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products for small businesses and consumers. Vistaprint offers superior solutions for graphic design and full-color printing in small quantities without the premium price.

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Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation’s oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education.

VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries.

Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Specializing in life, health and retirement plans for associations, small business and individuals, WorldWide Insurance Services Inc. has catered to the unique needs of its clients since 1989.

As an independent broker, WorldWide is able to deliver high-value products from more than 50 different insurance companies. Professional agents and well-trained support staff offer old-fashioned one-to-one service. Their goal is to be your eyes and ears on the latest insurance and financial product developments and present them to you in an easy-to-understand format.

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