Patrick Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (657) 667 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Patrick Veterinary 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
Not the vet for us. Being new to Charleston, we have found many great resources and business providers for our needs, but not Patrick Veterinary Clinic. Our elderly dog needed a new vet and yearly vaccines. After research, we opted for Patrick Veterinary Services; however, the visit was highly disappointing. We found the office dirty, with exam room chairs that were cracked and worn, which made me question the attention to detail and care given to patients. Upon entry, my dog was weighed on a scale that appears to be used for all pets upon entry. Our prior vet disinfected the room and exam scale before the next pet appointment. I did not observe any disinfecting of the "community" scale, thus questioning whether sick dogs are weighed on the same scale. While the vet techs were attentive and pleasant, the vet himself spent minimal time getting to know our dog. He did a very brief exam - not even taking his temperature. Had he even spent a little time asking about our dog's history, I would have shared a bad back and neck. Instead, he grabbed our dog improperly to put him on the table, putting his back at risk. All around, it was a very uncomfortable visit.
posted: 09/26/2023
They have always done a fantastic job taking care of Astro. Staff is very caring. They’ve been able to accommodate appointments on short notice. Great team of professionals.
posted: 08/21/2023
Hands Down "The Best In Charleston" We have been going to Patrick Veterinary Clinic for 20 Plus Years and when we decided to bring another forever friend into the Family... there was Only ONE Choice for his Care... Thank You Dr. Ramsey and The Whole Crew at PVC! Buddy is looking forward to his next check-up.
posted: 06/22/2023
This is my second dog and I of course went back to Patrick Vet Clinic. Everyone there is so excited to welcome your furbaby in and make them happy and comfortable. They treat them kindly and have so much knowledge that they are eager to share. They also are so patient and informative to the parent as well!!! I have recommended many of my friends to them who made the change and never looked back...such a wonderful place with wonderful people!
posted: 09/22/2023
I love this office! I just took my two kittens in today for their boosters/rabies vaccines. The tech we had was so sweet, attentive, and gentle with my cats, as well as the vet. They made the process so quick and easy!!
posted: 08/26/2023
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