VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital

4.5 (185)
456 High St Ext Suite A, Lancaster, MA 01523, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Lancaster 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 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.5 AKC 1,796
4.5 ASPCA 12,099
4.9 Embrace 19,741
4.9 Fetch 5,302
4.1 Figo 2,828
4.5 Hartville 179
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,023
4.8 Lemonade 822
4.6 ManyPets 2,413
4.7 MetLife 8,206
4.8 Nationwide 24,738
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 8,866
4.8 Pumpkin 3,067
4.6 Spot 10,801
4.9 Trupanion 55,032
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,660
4.3 Adoro 4

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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Anke Roost

I am very grateful to the team of the VCA that they had so lovingly taken care of my Labrador dog Lola. The treatment was professional and very competent. Everyone made a great effort and put me at ease. Even though I am in great concern for Lola, I know she is in the best hands. Thank you very much for that. New: Lotti had her first visit to VCA Lancaster today. Lola had already loved this veterinary clinic so much. Lotti is now a fan, too. I love how friendly everyone is here, from the front desk to the vet tech to the vet tech. The financial plan makes everything much easier. I highly recommend the VCA, and so does Lotti. I had my annual visit today and again, very professional, very friendly, very competent. Lotti and I love the team and the place!

posted: 03/16/2024

Madeleine Brown

We've been taking our dog here for veterinary care for the past 4 years and the staff, from the vet techs to the vet to the front desk staff are all excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Would highly recommend.

posted: 09/03/2024

Jerry M

We are so thankful to be able to take our animals here. Sadly we had to put our cat of 18 years to sleep. The staff was so compassionate and caring They helped my wife and I through a difficult time.

posted: 07/23/2024

Lynne Gongre

VCA LANCASTER I am an established pt with this practice. I called on Monday to schedule an appointment for my dog. ( ear wax buildup/shaking head a lot) I spoke with Katie the office/practice manager. She said that ‘we are booking out into April now and have nothing available until then. Your best bet is to call tomorrow morning at 8:00 am to see if we have anything available between appointments. Today is already filled and we have no space in between appointments for him to be seen.’ I said I’m an established pt, no sick appointments available before April? ‘No’. This morning I call at 8:15. I’m told to come in at 1:30. In the exam room the tech tells me there are 2 exam fees; 1 is an urgent visit fee, and the other is their standard appointment/visit fee. I say well it shouldn’t be the urgent fee where I was told by ‘Katie’ to call every morning at 8 to see if I could be ‘fit in’. I said if it were an ‘URGENT’ matter I wouldn’t have waited and either taken my dog to my sister who is a veterinarian an hour from here, or gone to the emergency clinic. The tech states, let me check with the Dr. she leaves the room and comes back a few minutes later to tell me she spoke with both the Dr and Katie the office manager and that I would be charged an ‘urgent’ fee. Again, I would’ve taken my dog to the emergency clinic IF it were urgent or an emergency. ( I do have pet insurance for that reason) So an additional $25-$30 based on instructions from the office manager because they don’t have any appointments available until April for sick visits and I was told to call every morning to ‘see if we can fit you in’… their inability to fit their established clients in in timely manner or manage the clients need that they have when NOT routine care ends up being an up charge for them to fit me in????! Poor office practice!!!!! Not the first poor interaction/experience I’ve had with the office manager. I hope she doesn’t do this with all the others they can’t schedule for anything outside of wellness checks. Watch your charges if you’re being ‘fit in’ between appointments at the managers advice and direction because you’ll be charged more where they don’t have room on their existing schedule for established pts that need anything outside of routine care. As for the veterinary care. The vets have all been very caring, patient, and thorough when it has come to their interactions with my furbabies. The vets are amazing and the rest of the front office staff are great too.

posted: 03/05/2024

Donna Bustin

They were friendly, professional, accommodating. They were informative as what to expect going forward. They made follow up appointments. Called to check in to see how my bunny was doing. Yes, the work with rabbits. Not many veterainins do.

posted: 06/11/2022