Ohio Valley Animal Clinic
4.5 (116) 39350 Union Ave, Pomeroy, OH 45769, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Ohio Valley Animal Clinic
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 | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 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
Dr Josh is so caring. He spends time with his patients and provides excellent care. Wouldn’t trust anyone else to care for our little Lucy. Lucy got spayed and a microchip. The staff kept us updated until it was time to pick her up. She recovered quickly and there’s no visible scar!
posted: 03/04/2022
The best vet in the area! I wouldn't take my furbaby to anyone but Dr. Ervin.
posted: 06/15/2023
I was so happy to find a veterinarian practice of this caliber when we moved to the area. It was everything I expect, friendly, professional, clean, up to date, with a knowledgeable, caring staff. Sophia, Sabrina, and Marcus have been well cared for. Dr. Ervin even helped with Sabrina's immigration to reunite with her human in Toyko! As someone who is self employed, I understand the expenses entailed starting your own business; medical equipment is expensive, start up costs are high, but the investment pays off in quality of service, so when I hear complaints the practice is expensive, I counter with this: 1) It takes as much time and resources to become a vet as it does to become a people doctor. 2) Veterinarian's do not have patients with medical insurance to subsidize the costs of care. 3) Veterinarians have to purchase their equipment, unlike a doctor who often begin their career in an established practice. This practice is an asset to our community, and I wish Dr. Ervin and staff continued success,
posted: 10/05/2019
I'm sure you don't remember me. I think it was like 5 years or so ago my the picture that's in my profile you took care of him my precious precious snowball. Everybody everybody said to put him down because he had feline leukemia but me and him was fighting for every being we had to save him my throat we brought him to you cuz you do that you did the blood transfusion we ordered meds from all over the country you did a good job with him. It's just at the end he knew it was over and I did have to put him down that was the hardest and the most agonizing thing I had to do thank you for taking care of my precious precious snowball
posted: 02/07/2023
Dr. Ervin and his entire Staff with the OVAC in Pomeroy, OH helped my Doggo when nobody else could or would during this crazy, covid-19 time. We couldn’t find a Vet in the Parkersburg, WV area that was able to assist with her sudden limping. They were either all booked or they weren’t “accepting new patients,” (we were in town visiting from Charlotte.) We drove an hour to see Dr. Ervin and I loved the fact that he didn’t automatically hit us with unnecessary tests’/ bloodwork, or x-rays. They both, Dr. Ervin and Debbie, took phenomenal care of my Sophie and we were out within a decent amount of time at around $80-$90, (total included the office visit, exam and all medications.) Unbelievable! Highly recommend OVAC in Pomeroy - it was definitely worth the drive from Parkersburg.
posted: 06/15/2020