VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital

4.1 (86)
227 Sandy Springs Pl NE # 210, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA North Atlanta 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 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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Kay Ramsby

This Sandy Springs VCA location went above and beyond while taking my baby Kiwi's BP. She tends to get very excited and her BP goes as high as the upper 200's (which is ridiculous). This makes it hard to properly prescribe meds and state what her true BP is. Well during a previous visit, she was put on another blood pressure medication so her BP had to be taking again during this visit to make sure the medication was working. The amazing staff not only cut the lights off but they also lit a candle, played calming music, and held her close in a wrapped blanket to calm her. If that isn't amazing service then I don't know what it is. I thank them so much for going above and beyond for my baby. Oh and btw her BP ended up being in the 120's lol!! Thanks again guys!!

posted: 05/19/2023

Rambling DewDad

Super friendly people. Very helpful and knowledgeable. I had a little trouble finding the location (should have trusted Google Maps to just go around the corner). Very happy with my visit (checkup for two cats)

posted: 05/30/2023

jitsoms

I'm so happy to have found this amazing animal hospital, thank you so much guys for helping us to get the paperwork done to travel to Colombia. Simon is so grateful with you guys. we made it back home safe and sound. I would like to thank specially to Stephanie, Alicia, and Dr. Molly Kalany for being so kind, Patient and helpful. hope to see you guys again!!!

posted: 06/17/2020

ICCG ICCG

Dr K and Dr Smail have been entrusted with my pup since the day I brought him home. Anytime my pup comes in for a sick exam they always call the day after to check on him. I trust them and the entire staff with my fur baby. They treat my pup like their own.

posted: 01/23/2022

m young

Buyer Beware! I started with VCA North Atlanta Hospital 15 to 20 years ago. The clinic was run by Dr. Lavendar and was not then affiliated with VCA. Because my 2nd dog was a rescue and I had no history on him, I invested in their Care Club plan. All I heard about was how much I'd save by going on the plan. Shame on me for not thoroughly reading every page of the contract. I was not aware that if my dog died after the annual contract started - that I would be responsible for the lesser of the remaining 11 months or for the services I had accrued. The annual physical bill looks good when you see how much the services would have cost with no contract. It never occurred to me that the prices would be jacked up a lot. I understand convenience fees, but this was a bit much. I compared the exact pills distributed by Blue Pearl Hospital (which is very expensive) and VCA - VCA's prices were quite a bit higher. The prescription dog food VCA put my dog on was 25% higher than Chewys. I am not going to get into the rudeness and disrespect from the office manager. When my beloved dog passed away last month - I did not hear a word of sympathy from the Veterinarians or the practice. And this is after I had been a client for many years. As I said earlier - buyer beware!

posted: 01/19/2022