Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook
4.8 (170) 21 Spencer Plains Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,063 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,325 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,479 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,792 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,787 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 6,118 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,161 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,592 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,946 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 63,005 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,482 |
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
These are my vets for both of my cats. They take great care of your pets and are super friendly and helpful with any questions you may have about care. Their prices are also very reasonable and I appreciate that they offer care plans that include preventative care for both cats and dogs. The photos are of my cats, the blonde was over-conditioned and had bladder stones, AHOS diagnosed her and got her on a special diet that solved both issues within 1 visit, the Black cat is just a one eyed cutie that I take to AHOS for monthly nail trims since she swipes at me when I try to cut her nails.
posted: 11/13/2024
Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook has been caring for our Oreo for over 5 years. Highly recommend. The DVM and all of the associates are wonderful and caring.
posted: 04/12/2025
Ashley at the front desk got our old cat Ginger an appointment right away. She was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The vet techs were very nice and gentle and friendly with Ginger. Dr. Offutt was very knowledgeable, caring, and let me know of everything she thought or read with regards to Ginger's bloodwork. Thank you and great work to the Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook team!!!
posted: 07/10/2025
Its been 4 years and I still can't get over the nightmare I went through at the hands of Doctor Frederich. He had been my vet for over 30 years. My Sweet Boy, Tyson suffered a horrific death. I had Ty at the park when I noticed he was bleeding from his mouth. I raced him to his Vet. Doctor Frederich said that first he was going to sedate him. Then put a scope down his throat. He took him to the back to do all this. Ten minutes later he brought Tyson back out. Ty was in bad distress. I asked why he brought him back out to me. One of the nurses stated that the 25 dollars I had on me wasn't enough. I had come straight from the park. Because I didn't have enough money on me Doctor Frederich refused any treatment. I knelt by him sobbing and begging him to please help my Sweet Boy. He refused while I watched my Boy choke to death. What kind of a person could do such a horrible thing. I still have nightmares about this day. Shame on you Doctor Frederich. You don't deserve to be called a Doctor. What you did was inhumane..
posted: 05/17/2025
Everyone took the best care of our "Charlie girl", being 15 1/2 years old doesn't help matters when she has to go to the Vet, but everyone that helped Charlie made her experience that much easier. We are so happy we chose the best Veterinarian Hospital for Charlie and our two other kitties that we will be setting up appointments for in thr near future. Thank you for your kindness
posted: 06/26/2025