Burford Veterinary Hospital
4.2 (130) Box 152, 63 King St, Burford, ON N0E 1A0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Burford Veterinary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 167 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 868 |
| 4.1 | PHI Direct | 33 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,889 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
Best vet I’ve been too. I’ve brought 4 of my 5 animals there so far. They’ve helped through a lengthy list of illnesses and injury scenarios with my animals, all which have been successfully fixed and/or mended. Anyone who reviews differently was evidently the problem. Highly recommended!!! They’ve been exceptional to delta, diesel, semi demi and deacon!
posted: 01/13/2024
If this stops 1 person from bringing there animal there I'll be happy. I have spent thousands of dollars here and when I finally say I can't afford anymore useless bloodwork or having to bring my dog in and paying a exam fee cause the receptionist DAWN is a.....!!!! There never seems to be a veterinary available to help with prescription in an emergency or that's just the bs story I keep hearing. Here I am in an emergency with my dog having multiple seizures and of course when I call I get... oh there's not a veterinary here that can help bs and when you get upset they will dismiss your animal as a patient. Like my sister said any place that has to have a big sign or multiple about any foul language or anything must have multiple unhappy customers. They have the nerve to say there not doing that job because they get paid alot, they do it out of the goodness of there hearts... until you can't pay anymore then they will leave you struggling in an emergency
posted: 11/14/2024
I was very worried about moving and trying to find a new vet .. but absolutely put at ease moments after meeting the staff . So friendly and informative and very compassionate towards my very anxious Sheppard thank you for treating my baby so well
posted: 10/31/2024
Several difficult experiences at Burford Vet. When my dog went for his neuter, they refused to give an estimate until the day I arrived. They argued that they couldn’t give me an estimate as it might change. Reminded them that was the purpose of an estimate. Vaccinations - went for vaccinations and paid my $500 to have them done. Had to come back in less than 30 days for a booster and they double charged me for one vaccine then charged me for a second examination in less than 30 days as that is their “policy”- another $500 bill. I paid $150 x 2 for “exams” that were not even thorough as the vet didn’t check my dogs ears because my dog was shying away from him. My floppy earred dog didn’t get his ears checked….seriously. When I questioned the charges, they weren’t helpful and kept stating that it’s policy. They also said the Lyme vaccine was always changed twice. Interestingly, my daughter also took her dog for vaccines at the same time and wasn’t charged the extra fees like I was. She was charged a $70 fee for them to do the boosters and that was it. They also argued with her about her vaccines and kept telling her that her dog was due for vaccines that she wasn’t due for another year as her dog received 3 year vaccines in her previous city. Would not recommend this vet as they worry more about money than families and their pets.
posted: 06/07/2024
So glad I brought kali my German shepherd to you..very informative and polite to talk to..got her on the right message for her skin issues..thank you so much
posted: 11/29/2024