Dothan Animal Hospital
4.7 (208) 1846 S Oates St, Dothan, AL 36301, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dothan 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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
First visit to them and they had to tell me that my 16 year old Yorkie was in organ failure. Dr. Bragg was compassionate and took the decision out of our hands by letting me know that my girl was in pain and it wouldn't be fair to make her suffer. She gave her 2 shots that would last for 24 hours so that we could bring her home and say goodbye before bringing her back to be put to rest. The staff was so thoughtful and I truly appreciate them all.
posted: 07/26/2023
Best vet around!!! 2 of my dogs were bitten by a copperhead snake around 8:15 pm on a Monday. Both of the babies had already started to swell. Dr. Harris met us at the office by 8:45 pm that night and was able to treat both of them and release them to go home by 9 am the following morning. Dr Harris even call personally to check on them on Wednesday to make sure the treatment had worked. So thankful for a wonderful and caring Vet's office.
posted: 08/16/2023
The Best Vet's in Town in my opinion 🐶🦮🐾 Dr Brad has been with us when we have lost 2 of our previous Danes. He even mourned with us and THAT Is called humanity and heart as he has sat with us during both losses as he felt them both💔 OUR boys are somewhere playing at Rainbow Bridge as they live with us eternally 🩵🩵... OUR guy now is anti-social due to being born during the Pandemic yet we struggle to figure out if he's going to play nice during our Appts or if he's going to be as mischievous as ever as he always is. Today, proud to say they gave us his treatment plan for his Summer allergies and behaved! WE feel so blessed to have PEACE when we walk in the doors, caring Caretakers who know we're worried about him for never being left, so we wait, talk to Brad about his situation and ease just comes. I couldn't nor wouldn't be able to recommend ANYONE else but them to anyone who ask my opinion! CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Ben Garrett for trying to retire.🎉 Your Dad was always there with me as I grew up walking in your doors along with at least one of my parents who would always take care, listen and there's nothing better than feeling that HOME rest there with you ALL ❤️ God Bless you and your team for providing top rate care for our furry family members 🙏 💫 The Andersons and Stitchy 🐾🐾🤩 SERVING THE WIREGRASS AREA FOR OVER 78 YEAR'S 🎉🎈🙌
posted: 06/12/2023
Dothan Animal Hospital doctors and staff understand the stress and concern when owners have to take their pets in for a procedure. Everyone we encountered was so kind, professional, and compassionate. We were treated with the highest, and most genuine respect and care. Every detail of the procedure was explained while we were also ensured that our pet would be highly nurtured while in their care.
posted: 05/01/2023
The staff is very personable. I've been going here for years and they've been great both for my babies check ups and through some of my hardest times.
posted: 08/17/2023
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