Hewitt Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

4.7 (258)
1080 Old Ebenezer Rd, Florence, SC 29501, USA

Hours:

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: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Hewitt Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Matthew Kreider

Dr. Amanda was great with our super anxious pup. She was very patient and understanding. The prices were also much more affordable compared to our previous vet. Highly recommended.

posted: 07/19/2023

Nikki Lee

I switched over to Hewitt years ago. Since then, I will NEVER go anywhere else with our fur babies! When Oakley got sick, we thought that we would have to say another heartbreaking goodbye. Dr Lewis didn't give up and is still doing whatever she can for Oakley. She saved our baby when other vets would have given up. It's more than "just about the money" with Hewitt. They care about the well-being of all animals. Thank you to the entire staff and may God bless you all! Sincerely, The Lee Family P.S. A special shout out to Olivia Smith. Medicine can be expensive sometimes. She compares online and offline prices to find the cheapest pharmacy. And finds discounts and donations when places offer it. She spent alot of time helping me before our German Shepherd died. Thank you Olivia!

posted: 11/11/2022

Rocky Lane

Great place. Very friendly and great with the animals. My sister had 4 dogs and they seen all at same time like it was nothing and treated each Great.

posted: 07/29/2023

Kristin Stoepker Bumgarner

Wonderful people! Went all out to take care of my dog. Clean and good quality care. I lo e these guys!

posted: 07/22/2023

Denah Laws

Edited from 1 star to 3: I have used this animal hospital since 2014. We have never had any problems before now. My female dog "Suki" is 6 years old. While at my father in laws funeral in Florida we determined she had pyrometra from her "unusual activity and sickness". We called and made an appointment rite away to be seen the following day in South Carolina. Her surgery was fine and recovery was fine. However when we took her back to have to stitches removed, she was muzzled (unbeknownst to me)in the back and I could hear her whimpering. Dr Hewitt wasn't there for stitch removal. I was told I had to wait in the lobby ...had they let me go back there they would have NEVER put a muzzle on my dog WITHOUT my permission, it has been over an hour since I brought her home and she still has muzzle marks across her nose in front of her eyes. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE !!!!! Especially when the owner is standing right there and more than willing to do what needs to be done to take care of their animal that is a companion pet!! Apparently there was pop on the floor and the vet associate walked through it with no disregard for my dog. She checked her shoes shrugged her shoulders and handed off the leash. Unbeknownst to me, my dog had pop on her feet when she got in my truck.. gross!!! You would think after spending over $800 on just one visit my dog might actually be important to them. She means the world to me!!!!! Maria called and left a voice message after viewing this review. I am glad she did because we can not fix problems we are unaware of.... I returned her call and we spoke for about 10 minutes ( she apologized several times). However, it should be in the training to know better than to muzzle any pet without permission.

posted: 09/01/2020