Beaver Valley Animal Clinic
4 (52) 1956 Columbia Gardens Rd, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Beaver Valley Animal Clinic
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
Dr.Kramer and her staff have been nothing but amazing to my fur family! They have ALWAYS put the animals first! They always go above and beyond. I got a couple rescue kitties and they’ve had nothing but health problems and Kramer and her staff were always willing to help! I 100% recommend this vet out of all the vets I’ve been to this one is by far the best! -Brianna and Riley
posted: 05/24/2023
I can not say enough about the care and staff I received for my dog in her last days. I went in on a Wednesday and on Thursday I knew she had only days. I got to the clinic on Sunday long weekend and they were there with heartfelt and sympathy. We had two children also there and were Told to take our time. When we left and the staff took over it was very comforting to knowl my Niki was taken.care of.
posted: 06/07/2024
Taken my cats here since i was in highschool and vet has always been amazing, staff accommodating. Helped me save stray kittens, get them vaxxed and re homed. Dealt with an especially tricky case of a kitten with a respitory illness and managed to save them despite how grim things looked. Has always been an amazing vet through and through. Has also been my main vet for my adopted cats for their entire lives. As well as my parents previous cats. Always professional and very compassionate towards the animals and myself.
posted: 04/28/2024
Dr. Kramer was my horse vet for years and now is my cat vet. She is very experienced and puts her patients first, always. The staff at the clinic are polite, knowledgeable and helpful.
posted: 11/10/2023
Turned me down while my cat was very I'll because I had not come in for two years so they dropped us as a patient. Me cat would not have survived the weekend if I had not got her somewhere else. They receptionist even hung up on my husband, and when my mother in law went out there to ask why the receptionist responded with oh it's one of you. Very rude and un professional! I had gone there for my 3 cats and both my dogs. So to tell me we are not patients because we had not gone in for two years is ridiculous.
posted: 06/29/2018