Dorchester Pet Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Dorchester Pet Clinic
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Dorchester Pet Clinic? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
91 reviews
the best clinic! with good prices! We are very grateful to Oleg and Alexander for helping our puppy Teddy. They are very kind to him and are always happy to see him. He does not shave to come to visit them for vaccinations. thank you very much for everything!
Jul 28, 2024
I do not recommend this or any of the affiliated clinics at their other locations. From the receptionists to the doctors providing care, this is one of the worst clinics I have visited. They mis read my dog's xrays and said that his condition was terminal. After seeing a specialist for a 2nd opinion, it was determined SB Cat and Dog misdiagnosed my dogs prognosis. With heart medication, my dog ended up living for 2 more happy and active years. The staff is rude, unprofessional and lack basic customer service skills and the office is generally unorganized. I do not recommend taking your pets to this Veterinary office.
May 22, 2023
I decided to take both of my dogs to this clinic because of the low costs, but lately I might just take them back to VCA - where we used to go. The staff is very friendly, but the lady at the front desk is not kind at all. She doesn’t even seem like she enjoys working there. I asked a following up question about my dog’s medication and she responded with attitude. She specifically said “ I don’t know why people keep asking me the same question, when I already told them”. She shouldn’t work there if she treats people like that. Also when I called the clinic not to long ago, to keep them updated about my dog. I realized that it was the same lady that I met today. Even on the phone she was very rude, she assumed that I wasn’t taking care of my dog. Even though I was keeping the vet updated on the situation. I hope they find another receptionist because she’s very unprofessional.
Nov 14, 2021
When I first got my puppy I had brought her to this clinic to get her first vaccines. We only had about 2 visits here before we moved. I had since been going to a different pet clinic in Canton, MA. My dog has pet insurance and for one of the recent claims the insurance asked for something called S.O.A.P notes from her very first visit. So I reached out Savin Hill pet clinic to request this notes and I spoke to a lady at the front desk and explained to her the situation. I also explained that the insurance company states the S.O.A.P notes are just detailed office notes I am not sure if it was a communication error but she insist I was asking for "surgery records" and that her exact words " you do not take care of your pet because you have not got all of her vaccines". She then states " I will fax over records, but I do not like when people lie". I was so confused because all I asked for was office notes. She then states "good luck " and clicked on me. I called back requesting to speak to a manager and she states "there is no manager". This is horrible customer service. I need a manager to call me asap or I will just go into the office and request to speak to one in the office.
Mar 18, 2022
They take good care of my cats and have reasonable prices. I love doctor Olga. And they were able to schedule me in! Thank you for caring for my kitties Dr. Olga and staff! Edit: still love the staff and doctor Olga but be prepared sometimes for a grumpy encounter with front desk lady. I said no to antibiotics and probiotics for a VIRAL HERPES infection for my cat, and she got upset at me. Said a few hurtful things but ultimately still helped me. I’m still going here Bc I love the technicians (Jeremy, the other nice girl and of course Dr. Olga!) but just prepare your emotional heart for some hurtful accusations sometimes.
Jul 30, 2022