Waltham Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Waltham Veterinary Hospital
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 Waltham Veterinary Hospital? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,245 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,005 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,982 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,872 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,401 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,529 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,781 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,400 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,882 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,620 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,663 |
| 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
21 reviews
I would absolutely not bring your animal here, even if it’s the only place w availability, go to urgent care. We brought our brand new kittens (9 weeks) in bc it was the only place that could take new appointments around us in a reasonable amount of time. It’s a 1 woman show and the space is dirty and poorly kept (probably because no staff). She did not have our kittens best interest in mind at all. Our cats were showing visible legions of ringworm and I had a spot of it on my own arm so we brought them in and she said they didn’t have it and didn’t treat them for it. She treated them for the rare case of fur mites (which our new vet confirmed they didn’t have). We looked up some of the other vaccines/meds she gave them, one was DISCONTINUED, and she didn’t have kitten doses on hand (even though she said she’d order) and just cut an adult dose in half and gave it to each of them which she then over charged us for 3 doses of that medicine when they split 1 dose. She later corrected with a check because she “didn’t know how” to cancel the transaction. She also includes a hefty card fee on top of everything else, I’m not sure who carries $700+ in cash with them on a daily basis which is what our visits cost every time we had to bring them in (3x in 1 month). For the “staff” that she isn’t paying you’d think she’d be a little bit cheaper, or at least provide a “vet tech discount” for us as we were directed to scruff and SHAKE the kittens while she gave them shots, among other things. We brought them to a new vet and they’re on oral and topical medication for ringworm and have massive raw legions on their bodies because it wasn’t caught sooner…
Aug 8, 2022
NO! Go anyplace else! Dr. Merola gave my 14 year old dog many vaccinations he did not need, and I did NOT authorize. This is a dog she KNEW had vaccine reactions in the past, and I declined them all every office visit. I was charged more than $100 for unwanted vaccines. Try Kindness Vet or Newton Animal Hospital.
Aug 28, 2020
Without any children of our own, our fur baby is our only child. I would not trust any other doctor with my baby boy! Dr. Merola is the smartest, with the most amazing temperament, and attentiveness with the animals when seeing them. If you’re call ncerned that her desk may be a mess... then your priorities are in the wrong place.
Jul 14, 2020
Cold, uncaring and just in it to make $ What was really irritating is I corrected her 3x that my cat was a "she" and not "he",but never correxted herself. I had been through some financial hardships and she was aware but did not care. Gave my cat a $80 rx which she staryed in office (eye drops) so had to purchase. Left after $400. Switch to kindness and half that- more caring vets and not a freezing cold and dirty waiting roon. Also my cat doesnt get a tenth of the anxiety as she did here. Would not recommended at all.
Jun 5, 2019
My 10yr poodle dog who is very calm and very well mannered. My family went on 6day vacation and I picked this place out of desperation because our original boarding was fully booked. My dog came back with a big cut on the bridge of his nose and a hoarse bark. BEWARE!!! THIS PLACE IS BAD NEWS.
Jul 8, 2016
Veterinarians in Waltham, Massachusetts
Ally Veterinary Specialty Center
180 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(781) 790-0805
BluePearl Pet Hospital
180 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(781) 684-8387
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets - Waltham
180 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(781) 208-0127
Kindness Animal Hospital
20 Linden St, Waltham, MA 02452, USA(781) 893-2800
MSPCA-Angell West
293 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(781) 902-8400
Vescone
180 Bear Hill Rd #1, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(781) 890-2871
Vetco Vaccination Clinic
75 Linden St.20 & No.60, 20 & No.60, Waltham, MA 02452, USA(781) 736-0200
VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic
1030 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, USA(800) 427-7973