Vulcan Park Animal Care
4.4 (91) 1779 Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at Vulcan Park Animal Care
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 | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,062 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,319 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,461 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,791 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,775 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,986 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,152 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,580 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,922 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,998 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,477 |
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
I adopted my pup (boxer pit mix) from them in February of 2024. Very nice staff when handling the adoption process. But I was told there was extensive tests done on him to make sure he was in good health. Was told he was perfectly fine and healthy, as the papers said he tested negative for everything. When I brought him home he would itch about every 5 minutes. He would sleep an incredible amount (he’s a puppy yes but it was excessive). I took him to my vet I have used for years where he was diagnosed with MANGE, two types of intestinal worms, and 2 parasites. He had to be treated for all of his diagnosis. I called to let them know that my dogs brothers and sister most likely had mange and they really showed no care, nor apologized for the situation. Through the adoption process they were extremely helpful but after they sell that dog, they couldn’t give a damn what happened to it in their care.
posted: 05/13/2024
Adopted a dog they had received. Picked up after she was fixed. She was not clean, still had dead fleas on her backside and under chin when I bathed her because she kept scratching. Very irritated skin all over belly and groin from shaving for fixing. Never spoke with a Vet regarding anything they did or knew about her. Right eye looks very cloudy with some type of discharge and now I'll have to deal with the eye problem. They wrote in my paperwork she is 10, which I never knew but is okay with me. They sure did not clean her up for a proper adoption which pisses me off.
posted: 05/30/2021
Dr. Lamb is a treasure as are a couple of his techs. However, the recent change of front desk staff is a disaster. Several of us waited over 20 minutes for someone to show up at the desk. The new person is disorganized and inefficient. Things are often out of stock. Not having health insurance offered to keep good staff is really a shame
posted: 10/14/2023
Dr lam and staff were very caring and professional when I took Scrappy my cat to their clinic.
posted: 11/25/2023
We brought our dog to Dr. Lamb, he did some tests... she ended up dying at the emergency vet before we found out what was going on. Dr. Lamb was trying to be thorough with the testing, which we appreciate. But I was surprised at the clinic's response after she died. It was an unavoidable death, but the fact we didn't get any sort of condolences from the office was really strange. We canceled the ultrasound scheduled for the day after she died and no one ever reached out to say they were sorry she had passed.
posted: 09/12/2022
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Vulcan Park Animal Care
1779 Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209, USA(205) 870-4500