Exeter Animal Hospital
4.9 (70) 70676 London Rd, Exeter, ON N0M 1S1, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Exeter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 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
Thank you so much to everyone at the clinic, from our family, for your amazing care of our dog Derby over his life time. Thank you also for your compassion and thoughtfulness the past month as we made the difficult decision. We appreciate the card and the donation that you made in his name. We are grateful for your care and service.
posted: 07/05/2024
Our cat Baz enjoyed his visit with his new doctor. She was very thorough and informative and helped us a great deal pin point the situation my cat was going thru. Highly recommend this kind vets office. Office staff were prompt and helpful as well. In my opinion it is a very clean and welcoming environment.
posted: 09/29/2024
I absolutely LOVE Exeter Animal Hospital. My 10 year old chocolate lab has been going there since he was born. We are always welcomed with warm smiles & lots of laughter because my dog acts like a ham!(smiling, rolling over for belly rubs & handing out kisses to everyone). They have always been so thorough with all my questions & concerns & always take time to love on my dog. My dog is my world & I wouldn’t trust anyone other than Dr. Shapiro & her team
posted: 08/03/2024
Finally found a veterinarian that shows that she is truly devoted to her profession!!! We took our dog for the first time to the office 14 y old dog, she was very compassionate and very knowledgeable very happy that we took our doggie to her!!! She put our minds at ease! She will be our vet from now on thank you Dr. Shapiro!
posted: 01/30/2023
I can’t say enough good things about Dr Shapiro and her team. Linda is the sweetest woman who cares very deeply for every animal that comes in the office. She knew from past visits that our dog was not doing well and her kindness and urgency to get us the care we needed was something we will never forget. Both Linda and Dr. Shapiro helped us in getting emergency life saving surgery for our very much loved family dog within hours of seeing them and their kindness and empathy on a day where we were still trying to process the severity of the situation did not go unnoticed. After receiving surgery from another clinic, Linda called for an update and to ensure our dog was doing better. Thanks again Linda and Dr. Shapiro you truly are the best!
posted: 12/28/2022