Big Valley Animal Hospital
4.6 (333) 101 3 Cent Ln, Reedsville, PA 17084, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Big Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,796 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,099 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,741 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,302 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,828 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,023 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,206 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,738 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,866 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,067 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,801 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,660 |
| 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
Very kind and they even cleaned up my puppy after she vomited all over herself on the way there I gave me medication to give her in the future so she doesn't get sick in the car
posted: 11/16/2025
Very friendly and amazing staff. They can handle my crazy hyper dog, and that is magic! I would recommend to anyone.
posted: 10/18/2025
Very good and honest. We rescue an amazing havanese from pet come first and they neglected to tell us she had a dental issue and insisted we do not take her to the vet until after months because she was "vetted" and "was in good health". 3 days in our poor baby lost a tooth. It just fell off . Long story short, our vet that sees our Guinea pig did not have space for emergency dental surgery that our new baby needed. Our vet told us, she was in a lot of pain and HAD been for a long time given the severity of her teeth infection and decay. So we had to rush and find another vet. This vet took us in and performed a successfully dental surgery and our baby is happy and healthy. Thank you Big Valley Team! I particularly liked one of the tech. She has very dark hair and pale skin. She was nice. I think her name is heather. The female doctor was very nice and approachable also. The reception help lacked and were not particularly friendly, but if you can get pass that, the pros in the back are good. We paid a bit over $500 but given how we were quoted from places in State College that could not do the surgery for weeks. I think it was well worth it. Look at our toothless princess! She has even gain 1 pound since her surgery. Thank you!!
posted: 12/05/2020
Not impressed with this place over multiple visits. Last time I was there, I took a puppy on for a health exam as it was going to be flying with me. When she was checked as a puppy she was clear of any defects. 10 weeks later she was at big valley animal hospital, and was “diagnosed” with a pretty bad heart murmur. I was pretty shook up about it. I flew with her and took her to a different vet that is really good, and after listening and listening she said “IF she has a heart murmur it’s the lightest level” and she wasn’t even sure about that because it was so light. I’ve also taken puppies there for litter checkups and it seems like they feel like they have to find something wrong with at least a couple puppies. We have taken the puppies that were diagnosed with heart murmurs or whatever to a different vet and they go away from a different vet saying they are healthy pups! One of my friends doesn’t like them either, they do the same thing to her with her puppies. I would suggest finding a different vet if you want to use your money wisely on your furry friend, and don’t want to spend $220 on a wrong diagnosis!!
posted: 06/16/2025
They are very friendly and very helpful and made my little girl feel better before we left the building, also there has been a dr in the office every time I've called unlike other places I've called and have been told we couldnt see a dr for a week or more , this place definitely gets 5 stars and then some :)
posted: 07/05/2019