Bandon Veterinary Hospital
3.9 (48) 900 2nd St SE, Bandon, OR 97411, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bandon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
I have taken my purebred German Shepherd here a few times for ear infections, blood tests, and wellness checks. Very happy with Doctor Baum and Doctor Hittner and I wholeheartedly recommend both for their generous time and professionalism. Both veterinarians always listened to me and I ended up learning something in the process. My dog does not get along with other dogs. And the people at Bandon Veterinary Hospital are very accommodating about this, making sure no other dogs are present when he enters the building. Prices are very reasonable, especially when you consider the shortage of veterinarians we have in this area. All the ingredients for five stars in my book! *****
posted: 08/22/2023
I travel a lot with my dog, Bella. We were out of town when Bella started having seizures. Three different vets took blood and none found a cause. The seizures happened every few weeks, sometimes several in a row. I had them all send a copy of the blood tests to Doctor Baum. When we got home I took Bella in to see Doctor Baum. He wanted to run a blood test and I asked him if he'd received the blood tests. "I did," he replied, "and they didn't test for thyroid." It turned out that her thyroid was low and he prescribed Soloxine. That did the trick. Dr. Baum has done knee surgery on both hind legs and she can run and romp better than other dogs her age (8 1/2 years). The pandemic has put every business in Oregon under tight restrictions and dogs can be infected. I know Dr. Baum as a kind and competent vet and the distancing protocol he has to follow has been the cause of the few negative reviews Bandon Veterinary has received. I would feel just as distressed as the people who complained and I don't fault them for their reactions. Dogs have a way of getting deep into your heart. I'm 70 years old and it's possible that we have about the same amount of time left. I hope we both go at the same time so neither of us has to grieve the other.
posted: 09/05/2020
Bandon Veterinary is one of the best clinics I have ever been to. The team is friendly and caring, and I can get in at short notice. I love the way Dr Elizabeth responds to our poodle! You can tell she loves animals and her treatment is right from the heart. Thank you!
posted: 11/21/2022
Thanks again Dr Hewitt for taking the time to sit with Tinker while we talked, especially after he lost his little temper. He calmed down enough to take a cookie!! Such a good experience for him-- and us
posted: 02/23/2023
Over priced, and uncompassionate people. Spent 60 dollars to be denied vaccines for my cat and told I could keep her appointment to be spayed (a month or two down the line) due to her being pregnant. Showed up for her appointment for them to tell me I couldn't get her spayed yet even though the vet had told me it would be perfectly okay for her and the kittens. Then took my cat in to be spayed and vaccinated another two months later, and after paying nearly 400 dollars she was returned to me soaked in her own urine with stitches sticking an inch out of her stomach. They insisted she stay overnight after her procedure and I got her back, dehydrated, hungry and soaked. I will never be taking her back there. I am not impressed by the misinformation and cruelty shown to my cat. Took me 3 appointments over the course of 4 months to get anything done for my cat.
posted: 11/08/2022