Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital
4.8 (239) 1052 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Casco Bay Veterinary 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:
| 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.
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
I brought my senior cat Sandy in for a check up and all staff we interacted with were very kind and welcoming. I had no major concerns other than age and they were so gentle with my cat and gave me things to watch on her. We received the exact services we came for and price was quite reasonable for exam and rabies shot. Thank you.
posted: 05/25/2024
I have a 9year old dog and a 4 year old cat and have been going to Casco Bay Veterinary for their care since I adopted both of them a few years ago… I have nothing but praise for their care, compassion, knowledge and treatment of my beloved fur babies… from nail trimming to a torn ACL where they referred me to MVMC in Scarborough to their orthopedic surgeon who was wonderful!! I love how they both work directly with my TRUPANION Pet Insurance and has been a blessing.
posted: 11/14/2023
After being a long term client here, today I asked for them to urgently renew my cats prescription food and that we would be in as soon as possible, but I have had a severe health crisis. They denied the prescription and said they couldn’t legally dispense it without a current patient/veterinary relationship. First off, there is no legality around prescription cat food. At all. This is a lie. This is simply specific to their practice. Not only were they unwilling to work with me based on extenuating circumstances, but I was misled for years regarding my cat food and as it turns out, it’s available in multiple nearby towns without a prescription. Because it’s cat food, it just has the word “prescription” on it. I don’t know if they vet is share holders with the food company or something of the sort, but denying senior cats their prescription cat food until they’re able to be seen (when the owner is newly disabled and cannot travel alone now) a blatant health hazard. This same food is available on Amazon, and locally at the Scarborough Animal Hospital, Yarmouth Vet, and probably numerous others. This was highly disappointing and I’d appreciate if my pets health were held at a higher value than an annual appointment fee.
posted: 05/30/2024
We were very happy with Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital when we had our older cat, Nala. They treated us with kindness and compassion when it was time to say goodbye to her. After 4 years, we decided we were ready for a kitten again, and they welcomed us back with our new kitten. Despite the pandemic, everyone on staff answered all of my questions and were so good with our new little Luna!
posted: 04/21/2021
Cowboy and I love Casco Bay Vet. They provide quick responses and are a team that genuinely cares about his wellbeing. They've treated him for approximately ten years and have been proactive about his aging process and have also have kept him alive through a few scary emergencies. We always feel like they give us as much time as we need to feel comfortable with anything he's faced with.
posted: 02/02/2021
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