You the veterinarian are a critical part of our business; the first step in the gene banking process is a tissue biopsy of the pet to be gene banked, performed by the client’s regular veterinarian in his or her office using the BioBox, a kit provided by Genetic Savings & Clone. These working relationships are very important to the successful delivery of our services.

Because they’ve seen so many pets, veterinarians tend to recognize that some cats and dogs have exceptional genetic endowments. Veterinarians also have a keen awareness of the extraordinary bond that's possible between a well-matched person and pet. That’s why veterinarians are in a good position to discuss gene banking with their clients.

Although gene banking involves only minor surgery, it must be done to very high standards. Furthermore, clients tend to be anxious about any surgery on their pets, no matter how minor. This is where the interpersonal skills of a good vet are essential.

Veterinarians have also told us that gene banking can provide relief to clients facing the death of an exceptional pet. Because gene banking gives a pet owner the option to clone the animal later, it allows the client to focus on grieving the loss of the individual pet, without letting go of the exceptional genetics. Even if they later choose not to clone, for some clients gene banking provides peace of mind.

GSC service prices are fixed and cannot be marked up; however, the price for the biopsy procedure is between veterinarians and clients. GSC informs its clients that the likely cost for the procedure is between $100 to $500, depending on the condition of the animal.