VCA Northside Animal Hospital

4.5 (96)
21 Padanaram Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Northside 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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,678
4.9 Embrace 16,333
4.9 Fetch 7,386
4.2 Figo 2,593
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,949
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,323
4.0 MetLife 615
4.8 Nationwide 21,403
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,013
4.6 Pumpkin 1,406
4.6 Spot 6,731
4.9 Trupanion 64,745
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Naveen Alexandra

The staff at VCA are amazing, we recently had to put our 14 year old dog to sleep, and they were so compassionate, and kind. I'm disabled, and have a fixed income. VCA worked with me, to make sure that my poor dog was no longer in pain and was able to pass in peace. Thank you so much! #RIPGaryBear

posted: 12/26/2017

Diana Johnson

I used to use this place but i stopped when they wanted to neuter my dog without doing any pretesting. He barked when the Dr entered the exam room.( just barked no growl or anything) and the vet said he was "aggressive" and felt it would be better to just do the surgery real quick. My dog is a pitbull. I took him to another vet who did the pretesting and surgery and said my dog isn't aggressive just nervous. I feel the vet at VCA was unprofessional and doesn't know animals. He pegged my dog aggressive due to his breed and i feel that is wrong.

posted: 01/20/2019

Mariane Ceballo

One of my two cats was "showing signs of sickness" throughout my home (blood in the urine). Not knowing what to do, I stopped by VCA in Danbury yesterday since they provide exceptional care for my dogs. Crystal, who greeted me when I walked in, answered all of my questions and made me feel much more at ease. Even though other customers were arriving, she never made me feel rushed. She multi-tasked with ease was really caring and scheduled an appointment for us to return at 4PM. At 4PM, Amanda, one of the vet techs, met me at the door. She assisted me with the cats and immediately showed me to an examining room where I was met by Shelly and Evan. As it turns out, Evan manages this location but he knew I was anxious about the cats so he stayed in the room during the exam and assisted. That decision alone exceeded any expectations that I had. After the vitals were taken, there was a small wait for the doctor during which Amanda and Michelle came into the examining room and spent time petting (and talking to!) the cats. They were both extremely professional, loving and very compassionate. Within a few minutes, Dr. Hernandez identified which cat was sick and provided the diagnosis (stones in the bladder). She explained my options and knowing I had recently been laid off, made suggestions that would be financially viable. Michele (the CVT technician) showed me how to administer the medication/pills (twice) and even let me videotape it. Upon "check-out", I was advised that the examination fees had been waived and was given several sample bags of the "special diet" food as well as toys for the cats. I am so appreciative of the team at VCA in Danbury. From the front desk - to each of the techs - and the doctors, it's a symphony of love. They are hands down my provider of choice for both cats and dogs.

posted: 03/26/2019

Chris S

We have been taking my dog here for 4 years. They have always been nice and attentive. The staff is great and always know my dog by name when we come in. Even after we moved we still go to this vet even though there are other gets closer.

posted: 12/06/2018

Matt Angrisani

We are always so happy with the care our dogs get at VCA Northside. All the staff are dedicated to making us and our dogs feel as comfortable as possible. Whether our dogs need routine are or if there is an emergency, they are on top of it and nothing gets overlooked.

posted: 02/16/2023