Westmoreland & Slappey Animal Hospital
4.8 (437) 100 Wes Park Dr, Perry, GA 31069, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Westmoreland & Slappey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 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.
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
Here at Westmoreland & Slappey they are super kind and welcoming, very helpful with any questions or concerns we had. They treated each puppy with care during their first visit check up while giving their first round of shots. These little guys are all AKC registered and Embark tested, it was an added peace of mind that they have a wonderful veterinary team to help keep them healthy while growing. 100% definitely recommend!
posted: 06/24/2023
This was the 5th veterinarian I called to check out our suddenly vomiting, lethargic almost 1 1/2 year old fur baby dog. (I was so distressed by then)They said we could bring her in. Was able to get there and checked out by Dr. Slappy. All was well overall, we would monitor her for any future issues. Can't say enough about the very professional staff whom helped us and Dr. Slappy was very thorough explaining possible issues at hand. I can't thank you all enough for fitting us in. We didn't know if our baby was dying at the time. Great animal lovers working there and so sincerly kind. Thank you all so much again.(So much more to say but that's it in a nutshell)
posted: 07/27/2023
Absolutely great wonderful people working for Westmoreland and Slappey veterinarian! I have been a client for about six years and I thank the front office staff for always providing outstanding customer services. Dr.Slappey, thanks for all you and your staff do in taking care of my fury baby, Moon. May God bless you all! Audrey M.
posted: 06/26/2023
We needed to see a vet asap with medical concerns for my dog. Dr.Slappey saw us within a couple days and took great care of him. There was no pushing for unnecessary expensive tests or treatments and no judgment. He and the assistant took care of him like they knew him forever. The front desk and assistants are very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend this office.
posted: 07/24/2023
I called last week after my regular vet couldn't see my dog Speckles. She was in pretty rough shape. They never treated me like an inconvenience and they tried to save my girl but she unfortunately didn't make it. They handled everything with the greatest love and compassion I have ever seen a veterinarian give. There was no judgment, just compassion and understanding. She had been with me for 16 years. I found her after someone dumped her. She was there when I graduated high school and college, met my husband, had my daughter and when my dad passed. Speckles was very special to me and they did everything they could. When I had to decide what to do, they handled it with love and compassion. I'm thinking of transferring all my pets to them, I need someone who can be there in the event of an emergency. I also love that there was no judgment that I couldn't afford a whole lot. I especially love the pawprint they gave me from Speckles. If I could give them 100 stars I would. Very compassionate, friendly and helpful.
posted: 03/15/2023