VCA Cornerstone Animal Hospital

4.6 (85 reviews)
2111 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Cornerstone Animal 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.

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Looking for information about VCA Cornerstone Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

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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

4.6

85 reviews

Extremely grateful to Caitlin, Dr. DiSilvia and other staff members for their incomparable service and assistance with my fur babies!

Sep 3, 2023

I fully agree with the review posted by someone about a month ago, this Animal Hospital does push for getting additional tests done and you end up spending a lot more than you should. In our case it almost felt like the Doctor knew that the treatment they provided to our cat would take a couple of days to take effect (we later confirmed it on a google search) but they called us up the next day and told us that since the cat had not recovered we would need to get additional tests done. The doctor played a doomsday scenario card and we ended up spending close to $500 on a test that could have easily been avoided. We are very disappointed by the unprofessional methods used.

May 11, 2023

For the right pet owner this place is great, but isn't a great fit for my family. I have no doubts about the competency or friendliness of the staff at this animal clinic. They are always helpful and kind. They have a lot of cutting edge vet technology and if you've got the money and your pet is your world, this is the place for you. However it does feel like they push these test and treatments as if money is no object. Many of us don't have unlimited budgets and we are more looking for a reasonable treatment cost to benefit ratio. If you just go along with whatever they recommend, while you'll get top notch care you'll be out a good bit of money particularly if dealing with a chronic condition. I'm also dealing with an issue with them where a blood panel was done so we could get a dental cleaning done. At the same visit I picked up a new prescription. Now I'm being notified that I have to redo the blood panel about two weeks later to see how the new medication affects the dog before they can do the dental work. Its frustrating that this wasn't communicated in advance as I would have waited for the dog to be on the meds before doing the blood panel. When asked if we could delay the medicine for 2 weeks till after the cleaning so we wouldn't have to pay for another one, the vet really pushed the medicine hard for a chronic heart condition that the animal currently suffers no ill effects from and we've known about for almost 2 years. Update: After a week, they called and this was resolved to my satisfaction and thank you to their staff. All in all, its a fine clinic medically but I feel that they really go for the most aggressive (and expensive) treatments by default.

Mar 23, 2023

The whole team there is awesome. We've been going to VCA Cornerstone for years and they've taken care of all our pets.

Oct 6, 2023

We’ve been going there for years… the entire team is always good with our dogs and cats, and they’re always friendly and professional.

Oct 19, 2023