Always Helpful Veterinary Services
4.8 (184) 305 Nottingham Rd, Nottingham, PA 19362, USAHours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Always Helpful Veterinary Services
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,796 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,096 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,739 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,300 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,825 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,021 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,172 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,722 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,866 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,064 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,798 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,655 |
| 4.3 | Adoro | 4 |
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
Excellent integrative vet. They are more expensive, but you do get what you pay for. They offered titer testing when my local vet would not even consider it. Highly recommended, extremely knowledgeable, I would absolutely trust my dog with them without hesitation, which is saying a lot for me.
posted: 12/15/2025
Dr. Shoemaker is a very special doctor and truly has the gift of healing. She is so in tune with her patients, paying careful detail to what their body needs. We have never once felt rushed during an appointment and I always leave having a thorough understanding of the diagnosis and how best to care for each of my pets. I’ve taken a dog who was battling two cancers, another who was lame and unable to walk prior to their appointment and Dr. Shoemaker helped both immensely. Can’t recommend her enough !
posted: 09/05/2024
Dr. Shoemaker and her staff at Always Helpful Veterinary exceeded my expectations. My first visit lasted 3 hours!! My dog is usually very reactive at the vet, even on “calming meds.” She worked calmly with my dog, like “Mr. Miyagi!” and was able to treat Delta with chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, cut her nails, all while building a loving, trusting relationship with her and me. I cannot say enough about her knowledge and calmness. I felt like I was in a masterclass! I can’t wait for our next visit. I am so grateful that I found you. Thank you so much!!
posted: 02/18/2025
Dr Shoemaker is a wealth of knowledge and information. She takes time to explain her holistic approach and educates me on how it benefits my dogs health and well being. She is very kind and it is obvious how much she cares about my puppy's health and wellbeing. During each visit, Dr Shoemaker makes sure notes are taken and sent home with me detailing what was done during the visit, along with next steps and recommendations to help keep my puppy healthy. Rebel and I are very lucky to have such a caring vet.
posted: 11/25/2025
I generally do not write reviews because they can be random and subjective, even punitive. However, I can no longer keep from touting the talents, knowledge, and understanding of Dr. Shoemaker and her staff at Always Helpful Veterinary Services. I've been a client for quite a while now, and I can say that Dr. Shoemaker and her staff have been MORE than helpful at any given time. We rely on veterinarians to make things OK with our pets. Well, Dr. Shoemaker does more than that. She has done wonders with my dogs, and every single "problem" that I deemed an emergency or that I did not see coming. Her skills are second to none. She practices veterinary medicine, but it's more than that. She knows your pet(s) and genuinely cares about their physical and mental health. She also, and I'm not sure how she does it, cares for the human client. Many moons ago, I used to think that holistic medicine was a bunch of nonsense, and was highly reliant on conventional veterinary practices. Dr. Shoemaker practices both holistic and conventional veterinary medicine. Her talents span both disciplines and she has treated my dogs with both. I will say her chiropractic therapies have helped my dogs in areas where I did not think it was possible. She's also saved me tremendous upset and anxiety by healing holistically. I've had two dogs now that had vestibular disease and both were treated with chiropractic adjustments and exercises that helped tremendously. Dr. Shoemaker is generous with her time, knowledge, and energy. She is gentle, kind, and loving towards all animals. I am grateful to have her as my veterinarian and a genuine friend. We appreciate her and her staff tremendously.
posted: 08/11/2021