Foothills Animal Health Center
4.3 (13) 3296 E Main St, Claremont, NC 28610, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Foothills Animal Health Center
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Adoro | 7 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,132 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,842 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,523 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,844 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 181 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,155 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 828 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 9,465 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,121 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,967 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,731 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,269 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,111 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
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
1st time using humane society (this is one of their offices) and I was very pleased. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and best pricing available! Wish I knew about them for puppy shots but I already had that done and had them neuter my pup.
posted: 12/18/2024
I can't say enough great things about this facility. The people are absolutely amazing and helpful. Anything you need done for your pet from vaccinations to spay/neuter, they are right on it. And always with a smile on their face. What a wonderful addition to our community ❤️
posted: 10/24/2024
RIP OFF! I moved to the Hickory area this year. I needed a new Vet for my schnauzer, Cha Cha. She was current on all shots & heartworm test. I made an online appt & paid upfront (as they require) for an annual check up so I could continue to keep her on Simparica Trio (she was currently taking). They do not sell the medication at the office. They told me to order it online at Vet Source. I ordered a 3 month supply. Now it’s time to order more. I realized Vet Source is $10 a dose more than I have ever had to pay before. I went online & ordered her meds from Chewy. They contact your vet for approval. Today Chewy contacted b/c Foothills Animal Center declined the order. I called the office & the lady said they needed to see Cha Cha again. She knew she was just there 3 months ago. She said Cha Cha needed to be on the meds monthly. I explained to her that we have NEVER missed a monthly dose & that I had order the last 3 months from Vet Source. Then she said, okay contact them & have them send something over. I told her I wanted to order the meds from Chewy.com. She then told me that they couldn’t approve it. I would have to purchase it from Vet Source. I feel like that is a total money scam. You have to use their expensive online RX for your pet meds. They should at least explain this to you before they accept your payment. BEWARE of the scam!!!!!
posted: 10/22/2024
My cat was brought here to get spayed and after a month and a half her incision still didn’t heal , eventually it opened up and i made sure she was calm and put a cone and surgical suit on her so she wouldn’t lick it , but it still opened up , i’m not sure why if weeks have passed i would’ve been sure it should have been okay but no , it opened up and got infected i asked them what i should do they said they didn’t do post op after 3 weeks , they wanted to see how it looked like in order to see her again to see if it was infected and how it looked but to wait for a rescheduling appointment would already be waiting too long , it’s not really possible for be to take a picture of it because my cat wouldn’t let me . until i went to the vet she helped me take a picture of it . Please do research on where you take your pets to get fixed , i’m not really sure if in different places they get fixed differently and that’s why they heal differently I’ve taken my pets to the Cabarrus spay and neuter clinic and never had problems there but since i needed to get my pet fixed asap i brought her here and regret it .
posted: 09/12/2024
The staff were courtesy and efficient for the neuter appointment. I love the drop off/drive thru setup because it feels safer for the pets as opposed to everyone being in the lobby at one time. The parking for check in/check out is across the street.
posted: 07/15/2024