Stafford Animal Hospital
4.7 (60) 40949 Hwy 41, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5, CanadaHours:
How to Save Money at Stafford 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
We put down our family pup. The staff were very accommodating and very comforting during this process. Best vet around
posted: 05/19/2024
Very accomodating considering they are short staffed (like the rest of the world). Had a visible issue, so they asked us to send photos for a tech to review, they got back to us and we booked an appointment. Cat decided to figure it out himself the day before the booking, so we canceled appointment with no problems. Have dealt with them several times previously with good experiences.
posted: 08/08/2022
Called to see if they can take an emergency case. Receptionist referred me to Ottawa.I asked which hospital seems to be the least expensive. She replied that if she had an emergency that question would be the last on her list. I simply haven't got the money. What does she want me to do? Skip out on a bill? Some hospitals like Alta Vista are specialty hospitals. They charge through the nose. If I haven't got the funds, I haven't got the funds. No rude comments necessary from her. Her abrupt uncaring attitude in an environment where worried, stressed out owners are seeking care for their sick animals is simply unprofessional and not very trust inspiring.
posted: 08/15/2023
Always friendly. My dog Penny doesn't hate coming here and she hates everything....she loves the staff here. Some of the best prices in the valley! This is Penny's regular doctor but we have been in recently in an after hours porcupine emergency and Tina was absolutely amazing!
posted: 05/31/2019
Tina has provided professional, friendly, realistic advice to us for 25 years and 3 dogs. Will be continuing with dog number 4.
posted: 01/29/2024
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