Fort Plain Animal Hospital
4.6 (177) 13 River St, Fort Plain, NY 13339, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Fort Plain 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 | 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
Will never use their services again. My dog got hit by a car and broke his hind leg. They told us it should heal with a splint and to come back every 2 weeks for a splint change and meds which would be about $150 though the 2 times we went back it was over $300 and almost $600. Not only that the second time we went back for them to change the splint they told us we would need to wrap the top of it with duct tape because they couldn't properly secure it since they didn't have tape large enough! Then the 3rd visit they told my boyfriend my dogs leg was not healing (proceeded to bend the Breck back and forth to show my boyfriend) and told him we had 3 choices to go to a surgeon and pay to have plates put in, have the leg amputated or put our dog down. He then sent them home with nothing to support the leg and no pain medication. Once I found out I went to the vets asking why at the very least he wasn't given pain meds and Dr. CHEN stated he forgot. When I asked how can you forget your patient needs med, that the dog has a broken leg and and infections!! He became very hostile and stated he did nothing wrong that he did his job. I tested if that's true then why am I here now? Then to top it off we went to the surgeon in Pattersonville for our dog and she stated his leg WAS healing ,that while plates would help him heal his bones were well aligned and will most likely heal fine even without the surgery. She also stated he DID NOT need amputation and putting him down was not needed she didn't even see why Dr. CHEN would suggest either at this time tht the Infection was superficial (not in the bone as Dr.Chen suggested). And lastly the medication that was prescribed to sedate my dog by Ft.Plain Animal hospital was 1/6th the dose a dog his size should have been prescribed which would.explain why he wasn't sedated enough to heal while under the care of FT. PLAIN animal hospital. Disgusting
posted: 08/18/2023
Dr Weaver was very nice and answered my questions patiently. The staff at the front desk are always very kind and helpful. Their love for animals really shows.
posted: 07/24/2023
My dogs see Dr Weaver, they are so excited coming to the vets rather than being scared. Everyone greets them and obviously treats them with care when they go to the back for nail trimmings, shots, etc. Everyone is quick to answer questions.
posted: 05/17/2023
Best vet service I have ever received for my kitties. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They will chat about my kitties that have passed on as well.
posted: 05/08/2023
The doctors and staff are amazing they answered all and every question I had they even called the following day for a follow-up on my dogs visit
posted: 07/28/2023