Hotham's Veterinary Services Inc
4.4 (196) 307 Centerline Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hotham's Veterinary Services Inc
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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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 greeted with a smile. My dog loves the girls. Every time we go, all I say is ready to go see the girls, and he's in the vehicle. Everyone is very caring, about all critters big or small and everything in between. They are very sensitive to what you are feeling, whether it's good new, bad news, or something between. They check in after surgery, which is awesome. I absolutely love Hotham's veterinarian, but I can't say enough positivity about them.
posted: 07/04/2023
We were early for an emergency visit they squeezed in. Vet was running a little behind. We got in to a waiting room before our scheduled appointment. Vet came in about 25 minutes past scheduled appointment. He examined our kitty right on the scale. She is old and had waited the whole time on it so he let her stay on it. Prescribed antibiotics and explained how to apply an Epsom salt poultice. We regularly go to Hotham’s. They are good as fitting you in for emergencies...during regular business hours.
posted: 07/07/2023
As a follow up to the ongoing dilemma created by Dr. Hotham, he has finally shown his true colors. After my daughter requested follow ups and he promised those follow ups to her he never followed through. Instead, this morning he had one of his office employees call my daughter and literally kicked them out of the practice stating they weren't a good fit for Hotham even though she has been taking her pets to Hotham for years and Hotham's been taking their money for years!! My daughter broke down and feels she is the bad person being punished for Hotham's failures. So sad. I feel this is because he wasn't brave enough and didn't want to deal with HIS created issues or deal with anybody face to face. It really says a lot about him as a Veterinarian and as a man. My daughter will now have to find another veterinarian in order to have her pets taken care of, rightfully so, I would no longer trust this company. So, that's the end of their story. Use this story anyway you wish. As for our dog we are fortunate enough to have North Country Animal hospital for our beloved pet. They are a very caring veterinary family. Good luck to all of Hotham's patients, I hope none of you go through what my daughter has gone through. As for Hotham, shame on you. I bet you are breathing a sigh of relief right now, shame shame shame on you.
posted: 08/08/2023
Wouldn’t recommend this Vet Office very expensive you call and cancel an appointment because you can’t afford it. They threaten you with a $50 fee. You don’t show up to an appointment because you called and canceled. They charge you a $50 fee decided that it would be better off going to a different vet. Don’t feel that the Vet Clinic has my best interest or my pets interests at heart.
posted: 04/27/2023
Very good staff and they are amazing with our pets. Zeus is having heart problems and they were very clear about the costs of his treatment before proceeding in order to make sure we were OK it. The pics aren't great since he was mad at me for taking him to the vet.
posted: 09/28/2022