Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic

4.4 (125)
94 Andrews Way, St Marys, GA 31558, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic

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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
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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Mary Turner

What a great place. They took excellent care of my bubbies (Buddy). A very professional and caring staff.

posted: 07/20/2023

Madeline Marenic

Great experience every time! They have very professional staff, and have taken such great care of my pup!❤️ Thank you, Doc & staff! -Madeline & Geno Bugg

posted: 10/01/2021

Amanda Padilla

I brought my ill cat to Paws and Claws because I couldn't get him in with our regular vet same day. I felt that staff for the most part were caring and empathetic. They were gentle and thorough. I left without answers which I cannot fault them for but would have expected, due to his condition and the potential need for emergency services over the weekend that I would have been given records of testing that they had done while he was in the office but wasn't offered anything. What was most upsetting was the price I paid for the services he received. When I took him back to our regular vet the x rays were literally half the price I paid at Paws & Claws and was taken to the x rays room and shown the results which I didn't get at Paws & Claws. Overall it wasn't a great experience and ended up losing my pet. I'm glad he was in good hands at his regular vet for the procedure that likely would have cost me double at Paws and Claws.

posted: 07/26/2022

Brooklynn Barton

Very pricey to start out with. I came here with my cat for a routine visit. I sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes waiting for my cat to be taken inside since it’s only curbside. I was one of two cars in the parking lot and had an appointment. I mainly came here to get a recommendation on what I can use to calm down my cat for traveling on the airplane. They ended up charged me $70 for things that I couldn’t even use on the plane because they weren’t safe. I don’t know why they couldn’t have just said that in the beginning. Got the impression that they were trying to get money out of me. I don’t know if it’s common to charge for nail trimming but my old vet would do it free of charge. My cat was not happy about being at the vet, which can be normal, but I’ve never had a problem with him before with his previous vet. They ended up concluding that they would have to sedate him to just get his blood drawn. I’ve had cats my entire life and have had cats not enjoy the vet trips, but I’ve never had a veterinarian recommend sedating my cat to get a blood drawn. Not to mention it was another $100+. I know cats can act up but I don’t think sedating should the option in my opinion. But again I didn’t have a problem with him at my previous vet. Either way I just wouldn’t recommend this place.

posted: 11/14/2021

Kelsey Mann

Dr. Bolduc and admin staff, Brittany, went above and beyond to make sure our sweet baby boy was well taken care of. They put my husband and I’s minds at ease with their professionalism and kind-hearted approach. Our dog is a rescue and is very uncomfortable with strangers (people in general) and they made his visit easy and virtually stress-free for us all. Our dog is in good hands here - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

posted: 08/10/2021