Greenwich Valley Vet Clinic
4.7 (239) 725 Quaker Ln, West Warwick, RI 02893, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Greenwich Valley Vet Clinic
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 | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 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
Dr. Nelson and the team at Greenwich Valley are AMAZING! We’ve taken our dogs here for over a decade and this is the absolute best veterinarian in the area. From routine visits to emergencies, Greenwich Valley Vet is always there for us. We’ve had multiple emergencies with our bulldogs and Dr. Nelson and team have saved their lives. We can’t thank Greenwich Valley enough for always being there for our dogs. You’re the most amazing people and thank you for caring for our family! - Doug & Tracy
posted: 08/14/2023
UPDATE TO ORIGINAL REVIEW WHICH YOU CAN READ BELOW THIS REVIEW. ***These people DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR PETS!! I received a letter from this vet stating that they read my Google review (a photo of the letter as well as of our pets are included in this review-see below. Also, the blood on the top of our dog’s tail is NOT from the abscess-the vet literally shaved SKIN off of his tail with the hair. He required additional medication from our new vet to treat this injury that Greenwich Valley gave him. I thought vets knew how to shave safely. Yes, the VET did that!) and that my dog was no longer a patient as a result of my review. They dropped him MID TREATMENT for an unresolved abscess and while he had a follow up appointment. We found a new, wonderful vet who very much cares for the animals and whose staff is courteous and appropriate. This is not the first issue we had with this vet. We had another dog previously, who was our world for 14 years. ON THE DAY HE WAS EUTHANIZED for congestive heart failure which the doctor stated was not treatable, I had to BEG for an appointment, once again from Nicole. My dog could not breathe, would not lie down, and was gasping for breath while Nicole tried to tell me that it was “just because he’s an old Pug.” I could write volumes of issues we went through with this place. I can assure you that your pet does NOT MATTER to them. Obviously money matters to them more than anything else including inept office staff, because if they cared about pets they would take steps to correct issues brought to their attention rather than send a customer who left an unfavorable review their pet’s medical records while the pet is activity being treated by them for a serious infection. That’s not caring about animals. That’s cold and greedy and those are two characteristics I do not think anyone would want to entrust their pets’ lives to. Also, our present dog whom they discharged from practice mid-treatment because of an internet review that the pet had no part of, is a 2 year old, blind American Eskimo Pomeranian mix. His name is Ralphie. He did not deserve this. My beloved Pug was Walter. He did not deserve to have to suffer as long as he did because Nicole didn’t want to give him an appointment and who chose to make diagnoses over the phone, which she is not qualified to do. They make the money here at Greenwich Valley Vet, but it’s your pets who pay. And they DO NOT CARE. Punishing people who leave honest reviews on Google by discharging their pets from care because of a review the pet had nothing to do with is NOT compassion for any animal. Be aware of this vet’s real priority. It’s not your pets. ***THIS IS THE ORIGINAL REVIEW:*** Nicole is rude and will give advice over the phone that will kill your pet. BEWARE!! Happened to me twice with two different pets. Office manager is a nightmare. The vets are fantastic if you can get Nicole to give you an appointment!
posted: 04/28/2023
I have been going to Greenwich Valley Vet for over 20 years, all the vets and staff are very caring and have been with me through happiness of a new pet and sadness of a losing a pet, I highly recommend this place to anyone
posted: 05/01/2023
I took my dog to Greenwich Valley vet Clinic to have his teeth cleaned other Vets quoted me between 1000.00 to 1500.00 dollars. Greenwich Valley were so nice and very competent my final bill was 350.00. I also got a call the next morning to see how my Rudy was doing. I highly recommend Greenwich Valley Vet Clinic!!!!
posted: 04/28/2023
Wonderful service for cats, dogs, and the pet parents. Thank you all, for all you do. The front desk staff is always kind. The techs and doctors are attentive, patient, and caring. They're always happy to answer questions. They care for my parents' cat with FIV, nasal polyps, diabetes, constipation, and pancreatitis. As well at their dog who gets frequent ear infections and they recently diagnosed him with Cushing's Disease (not an easy diagnosis to pick up on. We just thought he was fat and glutenous!). Both pets get wonderful care and are clearly loved by the people here. They're always welcomed with pets and hugs.
posted: 06/18/2022