Tri-Town Animal Hospital
4.7 (29) 93 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Tri-Town 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,796 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,102 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,758 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,329 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,831 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,030 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,294 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,776 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,891 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,082 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,838 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,673 |
| 4.3 | Adoro | 4 |
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 Benjamin is one of the finest human beings I have ever been blessed enough to know. He has taken care of all our babies for all their lives and he is so knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and just lovely all the way around. We are very fortunate to have had him for a vet and friend all these years.
posted: 08/01/2024
Dr. Benjamin is so kind and wonderful. He patiently treated our adopted stray kitty who at first was very difficult and skittish -- she calmed down so much with a few words and kind touch from Dr. Benjamin! He was able to give her vaccines and exam her! Highly recommend Dr. Benjamin, who is just the best!
posted: 01/13/2025
Very kind, friendly & helpful. He fit me in twice in one week last minute notice for 2 kittens I just adopted. Grateful to get the help & the medicine I needed for my little babies. Just make sure to bring cash or check; a bit old school but very helpful overall.
posted: 12/13/2024
Brought my sick 9yr old samoyed dog here this past Tuesday because he was having trouble walking and had stopped eating, called and talked to the dr on Monday & told him what was wrong & tried to get an appointment, he had me come down on Tuesday and we brought my dog in on a wheelbarrow and he sent us home with no treatment plan other than to continue the antibiotics and keep feeding him the peanut butter and honey i already was doing before we came there and he gave us a 1cc syringe to give a 80lb dog water with.. I took my dog to a real vet on Wednesday, a VCA animal hospital in east Hartford, they did everything they could for the big guy , including xrays, fluids because he was dehydrated, icu care, blood work, and euthanasia when the dr found he had a tumor on his pancreas and had gone into diabetic acidosis and was dying, upon autopsy the vet found his tumor had spread and went necrotic. The visit ran just over 500$ ... this vet did nothing for my angel and didnt refer me to someone that could when he realized he was in over his head and didnt have the facilities he needed to provide emergency care,please if you have a sick pet DO NOT BRING THEM TO THIS PRACTICE! all i would recommend this guy for is a rabies vaccination, or if you already know that you have to euthanize your animal. He isn't even equipped to provide flea treatment please don't waste your time if you have a real problem with your pet. He should of recommended that we bring our dog to a dr equipped to handle the situation when i called to get him help instead of having me wait and bring my pet to him. I even asked this guy to give him iv fluids and pain medication but he refused and said my angel didn't need it. Wish i never wasted my time or the lousy 80$ , my dog was worth much more than that and deserved better and I'm glad the other vet did everything they could to see if he had a chance and to give him a chance to live and when they realized how bad off he was they were there to help me let him go properly. I love you Mellow, I'll never forget you. Rest in peace, 3/1/07, 10/5/16... i have a feeling those other reviews are fake/paid for... just sayin...
posted: 10/09/2016
My dear Cat was in much pain with a large tumor in her mouth. It was time for me to let go of her- Dr. Benjamin was so kind at this difficult moment. She is at peace now-
posted: 06/09/2025