Gas Light Equine Veterinary
4.7 (12) Prospect, KY 40059, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Gas Light Equine Veterinary
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 | 12,059 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,318 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,453 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,791 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,767 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,950 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,149 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,574 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,917 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,992 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,475 |
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
Always there when I call and need Rio have all he needed done!!! Vaccines, blood work make sure he was strong and healthy. He was a 29 senior horse unfortunately he died
posted: 11/13/2024
Dr. Beckman did a wonderful job caring for my goofball horse. He feels so amazing after his injections. Maybe a little too good. I highly recommend Gas Light go anyone with horses.
posted: 02/03/2020
Dr Kerry Beckman came to check out my old horse, I had some concerns. Turns out, he's just old. 😆 also treated my mare for an abrasion on her eye, healing slowly but nicely. I'm new to the area and it was wonderful to meet and feel immediately comfortable with a new to me equine vet! I'm glad I was able to meet her and have her close by for any future emergencies or just general care! Thanks for coming out!!
posted: 07/19/2021
Dr. Beckman is absolutely the best vet I’ve ever used. He’s so compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. Highly recommend!
posted: 09/26/2022
The veterinarian on call at the Flying Cross event last week examined my horse after he came up lame after a spook during dressage for fewer than five minutes (feeling his leg and palpating his haunches, nothing more) and told me that she did not know what was wrong with him and couldn't offer any suggestions beyond having her check him again tomorrow. She offered to take xrays "all the way up his leg" but told me that it would cost me $2,000 and that she doubted that it would show anything. We requested that she give him bute, which she did, then she billed my credit card for $90. I called her receptionist to enquire about the high fee, and it took her a week to respond. Her receptionist was very nice, but the vet was rude when she called back, telling me that I was lucky that she didn't also charge me an emergency fee, since the facility already paid for her to be present on the show grounds.
posted: 09/28/2021
Veterinarians in Prospect, Kentucky
Dogwood Veterinary Clinic
10400 Meeting St, Prospect, KY 40059, USA(502) 710-0170
Gas Light Equine Veterinary
Prospect, KY 40059, USA(502) 222-9411
Goshen Animal Clinic
13108 W U.S. Hwy 42, Prospect, KY 40059, USA(502) 228-1827
Prospect Animal Clinic
9217 US-42, Prospect, KY 40059, USA(502) 228-4135