Rumford Animal Hospital
3.9 (67) 1035 U.S. Rte 2, Rumford, ME 04276, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Rumford 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,409 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,230 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,045 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,578 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,392 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,259 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,296 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
Staff made us and our beloved Pup feel comfortable and safe. They made a very sad day much easier. Thank you all.
posted: 05/26/2023
How you can call yourself an animal "hospital" when you're not open 24hr is beyond me. You're a veterinarian clinic, who also does hospital stuff, M-F. There is a pressing need for a 24hr one available here in Rumford. Our pets don't just get sick M-F
posted: 07/16/2023
I have never had an issue with this place! Absolute loving people all around! They understand that my fur baby means everything to me and they treat us both like family! Any time I call, which is a lot, they always know exactly what Kapone needs and they make sure he gets it. I will forever be thankful for the kindness and quickness of their actions. 💜 If the veterinarian called people personally to give the outcome of each appointment I don't think they would get many appointments done in a day! Just saying! I'm thankful for the vet continuing to stay busy with our pets and the clerical and nursing staff calling or talking to us about the outcome of our appointments! It's like saying a Surgeon needs to call every person they operate on personally and tell them about their surgery, it just doesn't happen that way. Be kind people! Isn't there enough hurt already? Love your fur babies 💖 and Thank your Vet 🐕🏨
posted: 03/22/2022
I will give them three stars because according to the technician my papa / 38 (bully breed bulldog) My baby got hit by a car, under the care of a friend. At least I thought. I was lied to she told me that he died. so I mourn cry for a week then I decide I'd like to know who tried to save him and have proper burial. And sure enough they met Papa they saved papa/38. I think them highly. That's their job, but it is also their job to make sure that they don't end up in the wrong hands or unrightful homeowners. He was a birthday present for my best friend her cousin passed away and the dog that belonged to him had two puppies. She gave me one to me no matter how many people begged for him because he is beautiful. He was my best friend, he was my son's, brother, and I still haven't found my dog. Pay for flyers to hang from here to portland because that's the information I got on where my pets whereabouts were. They have a name or had to follow up with his healing process. So where is my papa? Who is my dog with?
posted: 05/26/2021
