Southeastern Veterinary Surgery Center

4.4 (79)
8050 Fortson Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Southeastern Veterinary Surgery Center

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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Deborah Jenkins

The staff and Doctor was extremely nice and beyond helpful in discussing our options regarding our 11.5 yr old Chow Chow, Kona, localized and operable cancer. They were very understanding of our situation since Kona is our baby and went over everything in detail from start up to potential surgery. We will be getting a CT to ensure the cancer has not spread and then will be moving forward with surgery. I cannot thank our Dr. at Crossroads Veterinary Clinic in Newnan for the referral. Without their guidance, we would not have known where to begin. The facilities are brand new and state of the art. We were extremely impressed with the way we were treated and none of the staff or doctor were afraid to handle Kona, a chow chow....a breed that often gets the misnomer of a bully or mean breed. Surgical is going to be several thousand dollars but since she is our only child (I cannot have children) no cost is too much to save her life. If you have a pet that is like your child, I would absolutely recommend taking them here and having them evaluated! We've used Auburn with our other Chows and have not had successful outcomes. This doctor has given us hope that we can beat this cancer and give Kona another 4 or more wonderful years....which means we can take her with us on all kinds of adventures! I can't thank everyone there for giving us the hope we needed in a very dark time! ❤️🐾

posted: 09/27/2023

Maycie Edwards

I’m so absolutely livid. I drove 2 hours to this facility after them telling me on the phone that they are very confident about the procedure. I get here, they tell me they are not a 24 hour facility and recommend and prefer that I see a 24 hour facility to do the procedure. Then tell me that I am being charged $100 for the 5 minute run down conversation on what the surgery entails. I now have a 2 hour drive back home on top of the 2 hours I wasted sitting in the room waiting for the veterinarian to come see us, plus the 2 hours it took to get here. I am honestly in shock and absolutely livid.

posted: 06/29/2023

Diane Whitman

First, my pup is doing great thanks to their care which is much appreciated. Their level of customer service and communication skills are unsurpassed. They kept us in the loop throughout the process and followed up with us several times after we brought Odie (our pup) home. Clean beautiful facility, staffed by a skilled caring team, truly I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!

posted: 08/30/2023

Ashton Casey

Beyond impressed with Dr. Wayne and his staff. They were all so kind and gentle with my dog and explained to me thoroughly what was going on and what to expect after surgery. I can’t recommend enough! Super excited for 2 months from now when my pup is fully healed. Thank you so much!

posted: 07/22/2023

Teri Ryan

We had a great experience with Dr. Wayne and all of his staff. Our Wheaten Terrier needed TPLO on both knees. He was miserable and unable to get around--we carried him up and down the stairs to even go to the bathroom. We had the first knee done in January(23) and the second one done in Apr(23). Even just doing the first leg made a huge difference in our dog's quality of life. We followed the post care directions to a "t" and everything turned out great--the second knee was a bit harder to get back to "normal" but I was told this would be the case from the beginning. I recommend investing in a lick sleeve unless you want to deal with a cone for 2-3 weeks. Now our dog is back to doing his twice daily walks, with longer walks on the weekends or as our schedule allows. I highly recommend this practice. They explain everything thoroughly, are great with follow up, and all the staff are just lovely. Thanks again, Dr. Wayne!

posted: 06/30/2023