Jason Headrick

3.4 (5)
52 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470, USA

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How to Save Money at Jason Headrick

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?

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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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Michelle Muniz

The stress, sadness, and inconvenience that Dr. Headrick put me, my husband and our 8-year-old dog go through today is unforgiveable. We arrived for surgery and immediately paid $5,000.00 in advance for the removal of several mast cell tumors and cysts. The nurse who met us was rude, emotionless and aloof. First she tried to weigh her, but our dog is very particular about sitting on the scale. Trying to save her from the hassle of trying to subdue a squirming 77-pound dog, I let her know she just had an annual and what her weight was. The nurse then informed me that they needed to weigh her prior to surgery regardless so my husband pushed her into a sit position, and I patted her head and gave her a kiss. Then the nurse handed me a sharpie pen and told me to circle the 5 areas for surgery which prompted my husband to become mildly concerned and to be honest confused as to why we had to mark her fur. I have had many surgeries with dogs, and I have never been asked this before. In a nutshell, the explanation was that they have been burned before regarding this, so I knelt down and tried to find all her bumps and lumps amongst her dark gray fur. Some are large and obvious; others are very small. I finally found all of them and circled them with the sharpie pen. Then the nurse asked if she was on medication, and I let her know she was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease antibodies and was on antibiotics. I forgot the name of the drug but told the nurse I would call our vet as soon as we left and let them know. This prompted me to ask why she needed to know because my fear was that somehow, I messed up and should have told them this in advance and I didn’t want anything to stand in the way of her surgery. Then we kissed our dog and waved goodbye and left. Approximately three hours later, Dr. Headrick called my cell phone while I was in my office at work. I answered very happy -- thinking he was calling to ease my worries about the upcoming surgery. For anyone who has dealt with Mast cell tumors, the surgeon needs to cut deep and wide. For the next 9 minutes, Dr. Headrick grilled me and berated me for questioning him and his staff. I was completely shocked and assured him that he was misunderstanding the situation and that we trust him and Newtown Vets. He persisted and was hell bent on making my husband and I seem like villains. Finally, I composed myself and told him that we needed to move on and to please call me when she was out of surgery. That is when he basically refused to operate on her, so I asked him to return my money and I sent my husband to pick up our dog. When my husband arrived at the office, the receptionist readily refunded our money and he asked to meet with the Directors, who were not in the office. A very nice woman, Melissa, who is the office manager spoke with my husband and said she “heard the phone call” and that your wife was trying to diffuse the situation and move on. DR. HEADRICK RECORDED OUR CONVERSATION!! After my initial shock of being recorded, I delighted in the fact that my behavior could be proven. I was not irate or rude. I was professional and clearly confused as to the motive behind the call. I apologized if he thought we were being rude and asked to move forward. After 8 years bringing 4 different animals to Newtown Vet to a tune of approximately $20k, I can say I will never go back if he is still employed there. No customer, let alone a long-standing, good customer deserves to be treated that way. My dogs are my babies. I should be able to ask any question I want before one of them undergoes an operation. The right thing would have been for Dr. Headrick to come out of his office and speak to us HIMSELF to assure us everything would be okay REGARDLESS OF OUR QUESTIONS. Now my dog has to wait to get an appointment with a different surgeon. Dr. Headrick put his fragile ego before the well-being of his patient. All I can say is that I hope nothing happens to her in the meantime.

posted: 02/16/2024

Linda Klose

Dr. Headrick was caring, kind, very knowledgeable. He operated on my golden retrievers leg. He is a wonderful doctor and my dog is doing well.

posted: 11/03/2023

Hope Fargis

Dr. Headrick is an incredible medical provider. I feel very fortunate to have my Goldendoodle be under his surgical care. I would give him ten stars if I could! Staff are also very kind. My dog was seen for Mast Cell Tumor consultation and surgery. Everything was quick, efficient and professional.

posted: 04/17/2021

Joe B.

He should have his license revoked.This guy is a hack.He crippled my dog with his neglect and after 12k my boy still isn't right..Stay away from this Bucher and newtown vet.

posted: 02/09/2024

Brenda Shaw

The absolute best! Honest and up front!

posted: 01/12/2023