Ridgehill Animal Hospital

4.7 (231)
430 State St, North Haven, CT 06473, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ridgehill 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 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
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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Mike Scott

Dr. Pierce is exceptional. I've met many vets throughout my years in the CT Rescue Community and my profession as a canine behavioral trainer. I've met some good ones, I've met some bad ones. However, Dr. Pierce is one of the best. She is both exceptional and passionate about her profession.

posted: 01/09/2024

lisa Bernardo

My dog, “Puppers-Orion” had the best experience here. The staff was friendly, accommodating and helpful! Dr. Mariano was so knowledgeable, kind, patient and loving. She eased my pup’s anxiety. We definitely recommend Ridgehill! 5+ stars!

posted: 10/30/2023

Lilia F

My cat Hendrix was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cat cancer near the eyelid. The tumor was intimidating and a couple of animal hospitals were not confortable doing surgery and turned down my cat’s case. Ridgehill Animal Hospital went above and beyond and accommodated my cat’s surgery. I received updates from the staff and they answered all my questions throughout this process. Dr Dileone did a fantastic job. The entire tumor was removed and the eyelid was saved. Before and After pictures attached. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to owner Dr Adnar Cosar, Manager Dyan Tomlinson and all the wonderful staff at Ridgehill for saving my cat’s life. I can attest to their compassion and kindness to animals.

posted: 11/29/2022

Yunmi Oh

I can't say thank you enough. This place was more than just a vet to us. We are glad that we found them and switched after he got sick. When my husband and I moved to New Haven, people we knew recommended Veterinary Wellness Center. I didn't know that there would be difference between Wellness Center and a hospital. (Please take your pet to a hospital not a wellness center.) It was fine until my dog started to pee brown/reddish color during covid in August 2021. My dog was a senior dog. We called the vet and they said it was dangerous for him, but they couldn't make an appointment for us because it was booked. They told us to go to Emergency Vet. I went to any other vets I could see and showed the picture of his pee color. They said the same thing. We had no choice. We took him to the emergency place. It was horrible. We had to wait hours and hours in the car. They took my dog and we got a phone call later. They said he had a tumor on his abdomen. They told us to do Ultrasound. It was a weekend. They didn't have anybody to do ultrasound. They just discharged us and told us to talk to our vet. We called the vet next day to schedule ultrasound. The vet and the emergency place miscommunicated and lost that 24 hours time-line for the emergency place. The wellness center had a person who did ultrasound once a week and had to wait till Thursday. We called the emergency place. They were like "It has been more than 24 hours since he got discharged. We consider you as a new customer, so you have to wait in lines again." We called the place. We left the message for the voice mail, they called us back to schedule. If we didn't answer the phone, we had to wait again.. We ended up doing ultrasound at there and found out my dog had a tumor on his spleen. They said it could rupture any time and kill my dog. The emergency place didn't even care that he could die any time. They said there were lots of operations scheduled before me. They couldn't do the surgery. Wellness center was not doing that, either. We were devastated. We asked our friends if they knew any good vet. My friend referred me Ridgehill Animal Hospital. We called them. The owner "Adnan" got the message that my dog's critical situation. He took our dog asap. My dog got the surgery with Dr. Dileone. After the surgery, we waited and found out that his tumor was not cancerous. My dog Koko got so much better and healthy so quickly after the surgery. Vet technicians and receptionist Katie (If I remember correct) took care of my baby like their own dogs. We love them so we decided to switch our vet! Koko was good with them. He just started to have accidents and drank lots of water about a month ago. We thought he was getting UTI and took him to the vet. We found that he was diabetes. His body was already using Ketones. He was fine on his first week. He was getting sick quickly because of DKA and etc... Wish we could have found that he was diabetes earlier. His organs - especially liver were failing... Koko was getting sick and weak quickly because he started to get picky and didn't want to eat with things going on for him. We were so worried. Whenever we called Ridgehill, they always made time for him. Dr. Moruzzi, Pierce, Dileone, the owner Adnan again, vet technicians Beth, Mary, Steven, and receptionist Katie, Beth, Stacey, and Emily... (I might have missed some names.) They listened to us, communicated with us so well, and cared for my first fur baby Koko! They did their best to treat him to make better and made him again with us. They cared so much for him in so many ways. Koko's time was coming. They earned extra time for us and Koko to get his last energy so we could say good-bye to him. We could be with Koko on his last moment at home. It hurts that he is not here with us any more.. but Ridgehill was the best vet we could have found for Koko. They gave us extra time since his last surgery. We could have extra 2 years and few months because of Ridgehill. We miss him. If we get a dog again while we live here, we will definitely take our dog to Ridgehill again!

posted: 12/08/2023

Betty Murray

Dr. Delione saved my dogs life. I'm so happy I got a second opinion on a much needed surgery and treatment. Come to find out sepsis was already moving through my pups system by the time she got to surgery. She was treated just in the nick of time. The staff is awesome, super nice and professional. I felt comfortable every step of the way. I'm very happy I changed my vet to Ridgehill.

posted: 12/08/2021