Dover Animal Hospital
4.3 (83) 312 St Patrick St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dover 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
Staff there is very warm, friendly, capable and knowledgeable. Prices seem reasonable. They do have strong opinions about certain aspects of pet ownership, do your own research and be firm in your convictions when going. Many people in my circle us and recommend this vet. This is our first time using them with a puppy. We had an adult rescue before that we also had to see them.
posted: 03/31/2023
In every way absolutely excellent. Wonderful people, very skilled and compassionate. Quick and just perfect. Grateful!
posted: 08/01/2024
My parents, on holidays brought their dog in as they had an emergency (collapsed trachea). Their dog couldn't breath & was in distress. They were told that the vet was not in, my parents said they would wait & they were told they couldn't wait as the vet will not tend to their dog as they didn't have an appointment. My parents explained this was an emergency that this was life & death as she couldn't breath. They said they could not help & turned them away. My parents had to drive back home (2 hrs away) to take their pet to a local vet. Their dog was admitted for 2 days for observation, was placed on oxygen, steroids, other heavy medication & antibiotics to get things under control. Don't take your pet here. Not sure if this is a case of staff that don't care or a vet that shouldn't be in practice. When time is of the essence clearly neither care.
posted: 06/24/2023
This is by far and away the most caring and professional vet clinic we have ever dealt with. We have a breeding kennel rescue cavalier with several breed-relevant issues and they have been wonderful with hercare. Wouldn't consider going elsewhere.
posted: 05/24/2023
Don't take your pet here: My friends were vacationing in this area on June 20/2023 when their small dog went into an emergency situation (collapsed trachea). The dog was gasping for air. They immeditely rushed the dog to the Port Rowan Veterinary Clinic (which apparently is a satellite clinic of this one), only to be told that there wasn't anyone there to help them, and that the veterinarian wasn't due in for another half an hour. They decided to wait for the arrival of the veterinarian but were then rudely told that they should not wait, as they don't take walk-ins. They were then directed to this clinic (Dover Animal Hospital which claims to provide emergency care) & frantically drove here expecting medical treatment at this facilty. The dog needed oxygen and was declining rapidly. Here they were told by dismissive, rude staff once again that they don't take walk-ins. After getting no help at either facility they then proceeded on to yet another clinic where they got some temporary care. This poor dog suffered for six hours until finally being stabilized.
posted: 06/25/2023