Royalton Equine Veterinary Services, PC

4.6 (14)
7735 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, USA

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How to Save Money at Royalton Equine Veterinary Services, PC

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Katherine Lipczynski

Highly recommend! Dr. Best has been treating my mare and she's been fantastic. She's professional, kind, and very responsive to calls and emails. She clearly cares about her patients and I completely trust her judgment when it comes to the health of my girl! Everyone I've interacted with from their practice has been a pleasure to work with. Our area is very lucky to be serviced by such knowledgeable professionals. Thank you for all you do!

posted: 05/23/2022

Peggy Sue Shiesley

Dr. Bentley was great with my horse. He had a serious injury and she was excellent with him. Additionally recently on a cold January 2020 evening Dr. Best was called out to care for my friends horse that was down in the stall. Her calm demeanor and quick assessment of the situation was very much appreciated. Emotions in that barn where running very high and Dr. Best was able to not only calm the horse but calm the people surrounding the horse. Ultimately to prevent any further suffering the family had to make the decision to put the horse down. Nothing about being a veterinarian of animals is easy. Sometimes I think being a large animal veterinarian would even be harder cuz you're dealing with 900 - 1200 pound animals thrashing and falling and desperately trying hold on or desperately trying to get the family to let them go. Dr. Best's amazing professionalism along with her ability to be compassionate and patient but to know exactly when to step in to be the voice of reason is what makes me believe the Dr. Best is an extraordinary veterinarian and that Niagara county is very fortunate to have her. Thank you Dr. Best for everything.

posted: 01/07/2020

Jen P

Dr.Best took on a horrific dental problem that other so called equine dentists said could not be corrected without surgery. After 2 visits our horse is doing so much better. He is gaining weight, his attitude has improved and he is now more energetic. I highly recommend Dr. Best for all your equine needs.

posted: 07/02/2018

Michelle Shawver

A state of the art equine facility that provides the most up to date, advanced diagnostic technology. This newly designed facility was carefully planned out by owners Dr. Jeanne Best, DVM and Ken Best, Farrier. The comfort for your equine companion is a top priority. This facility is well equipped to find the exact location that is causing your horse pain. This extraordinary pair of equine professionals is able to manage severely foundered horses. The treatment your equine companion receives will have him standing and walking in comfort immediately. Both stay current by attending seminars regularly. They give back to the community by hosting frequent seminars, that are open to everyone.

posted: 07/07/2014

Jessica Nielsen

Very unprofessional. I had an appointment this morning at 10 am for coggins and exports. I am Canadian and live three hours from the US border. I was planning on coming down myself, but I did not because I lost a foal early this morning so I had arranged for my friend who runs a barn this clinic attends to occasionally, to meet them. The vet called me and told me she wanted to reschedule for a time I could be there to meet them so they could meet me because they’ve done multiple exports for me before and never met me. The vet told me there is never any problem with my payments, but they find it sketchy that some times I use a credit card not in my name (until recently my credit card didn’t work in the USA and neither did my debit card) and that they’ve done multiple exports for me and never met me. I’m not sure what they could possibly think I could be doing with their exports, other than export horses back to Canada with them. Not to mention I’m a registered business so I declare everything properly and legally. The vet told me if I could not come meet them they would not do my work. This isn’t hard work, we’re talking about exports. Lol. Big thumbs down for this vet.

posted: 04/10/2018