Red Barn Animal Hospital

4.5 (162)
4323 McVille Rd, Boaz, AL 35957, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Red Barn Animal Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Shirley Minogue

We went on two vacations these past two months and left our babies at Red Barn both times. They are amazing there ! I know that my dogs aren’t always the quietest and they were treated so well. Love these peoples!

posted: 06/24/2023

BrnAgn2000

Just not the same now that the new vet is here. My dog had been seen here since he was just a few months old. He was given a clean bill of health at that time. As he aged, he began panting without exertion or heat of any kind. Each time we were in the office, I'd ask about his panting, only to be ignored. Keep in mind this is my 2nd Pomeranian & they are known to have certain health issues. Fast forward to present, my dog now has heart murmur and collapsed trachea. I'm not saying they could've prevented this, but they could've at least tried to help. I take the dog in to a fill in vet at this location & suddenly his trachea is completely collapsed and has a heart murmur. This didn't happen overnight and they know it. I do feel his years were shortened by this oversight. I'm very disappointed and pray this doesn't happen to another pet. I can't understand why they would do this to us.

posted: 07/05/2023

Dana Dixon

I had to take my son’s Doberman, Charlie, in for parvo. They were friendly & very professional. My son sent me with $200 cash. The treatment came with a $308 price tag & a 50/50 chance of life. When I told them my son only sent $200 but would cover anything else on Monday (this was a Friday). They were going to give the food they sent at no cost but were literally going to remove some of the medications from the bag. This does not sit well with me but I understand to an extent. They have to get paid too. However, the cost of treatments are very expensive. If you can’t pay they won’t work with any payment plans. Most all vets want cash up front and this one is no different. The reason I wasn’t happy with Charlie’s visit is because parvo is a death sentence for most. Them taking meds but giving food was upsetting. I have food it’s the medical I needed. Thankfully, I had enough on my card to cover the other $108+change. If you have local people that work and can make payments you should allow some sort of payment plan. It’s a hard time for all of us. The lack of compassion is not needed in these times. Also if you have a dog with parvo, the medication is not a luxury but a need. RB is no different than any other vets around that I know of. If your pet needs help, they will help, provided you have the $$$ upfront. I gave Charlie 8 ccs of Pedialyte every 15 minutes for 36 hours along with the medications and iv fluids as prescribed. I also added some vit b12 & vit c. It was rough and there were moments I thought he wasn’t going to pull through but he did. If they would work with people and have a little more compassion I’d of been more happy with their services.

posted: 04/25/2023

Bill Combs

So far so good. Very nice business and super nice employees. Gave us a lot of information and charges were reasonable.

posted: 07/18/2023

CM Davidson

Dr Creel & His Staff Are Super Helpful & Confronting! Our Mama Dog needed a checkup after birthing her 1st litter of pups ( Chainsaw & Muggliston Blue & Tan Bulldogs). Prices are extremely reasonable! WE felt very educated on the care we needed to provide at home before we left! Our Zena wasn't rushed in & out of the office visit- we felt she was definitely taken care of medically! Thank you all at Red Barn Animal Clinic!

posted: 03/06/2019