New River Veterinary Specialists
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at New River Veterinary Specialists
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about New River Veterinary Specialists? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
106 reviews
When we were on our way from Pennsylvania to Florida our dog started panting and wouldn't stop. She just kept getting progressively raspier. We shopped to get her some calming chews to see if they would help calm her. I let the dogs out to pee while my wife went in for the chews. Before my wife got out of the store Bailey had worsened. Her raspy panting turned to wheezing. I bent down to triple check her harness, and saw her tongue was dark purple, almost blueish. She was struggling to breathe. I googled the closest emergency vet and it happened that New River was 2 minutes away. I drove as fast as was safe, grabbed her in my arms and rushed in the door. Several staff members immediately rushed over, took her from my arms and rushed her to the back. They saved her life. Was it expensive? Yes. Very. But how many vets have the equipment and expertise to sedate and intubate a Pomeranian fast enough to save her life? I have no clue. I am just glad I was at a vet that had the skill and expertise. Did it cross my mind that they may have been taking advantage of? I am ashamed to say it did cross my mind. The hospital staff were able to explain every part of the care plan they provided. Not only did they save her life, they made sure she had no other complications and was completely ok to travel with us again. They provided medication and a plan the keep Bailey calm while we traveled. After the sticker shock, it sunk in that I absolutely don't want to have a repeat of complications in the middle of nowhere on the highway. I am extremely happy that the staff was so thorough. I am really glad the staff are so knowledgeable and experienced. Bailey is back to her normal self and she is absolutely loving the extra attention we are giving her. I really hope nothing like this ever happens to our pets again. Of anyplace on the East Coast to have an emergency like this, I am glad we were close to New River. I really can't thank them enough.
Oct 17, 2024
Every staff member here is an Angel. I had to say goodbye to my girl under very unexpected circumstances. To wake up to a normal day and have to say goodbye to your cherished, loving pet only hours later is very traumatizing. With that being said, from the time I called, to arrival, to saying goodbye, everyone here was extremely kind, gentle, and empathetic. You could not have a better group to handle these tougher moments. The vet, techs, receptionist, and anyone else I came in contact with offered me comfort and compassion. I seriously cannot say enough positive words to describe the dedication of this staff. Facility is also very clean and well managed. If you are in a spot where you have to visit an emergency vet/ specialist, you can trust them to guide you and go above and beyond to help you and your pet.
Jul 16, 2024
It’s only been 24 hrs that we had to say good bye to our sweet baby girl Zoey. The feeling you have walking into this hospital is overwhelming amazing. The staff met us outside and ga e our girl comfort while arriving. The news we received was very unexpected. I’m still very broken of loosing our girl. She would have been 11 next month. Grieving is not something I do very well. However, the staff was amazing from beginning to end. We stayed with our girl as she passed and I will never forget. How wonderful they were with her. I’m still very devastated and can’t stop crying for her. She was my world. She helped me thru breast cancer and all my losses the last 11 yrs that this is very hard and I’m crying sending this review. She will be coming home to us in a week. I just can’t say enough how they were with our family and our other fur baby with us saying his goodbyes to her as she went to sleep. Thank you again it this will be a very long time before I can not feel so much grief. She was my world my healer. I just want her back. I pray to God for strength with this great loss 🌈💕🙏🏼❤️🩹
Sep 15, 2024
New river and Dr Richardson are truly remarkable. Cheyenne was so compassionate taking care of River. We went to HHI for a weekend trip and ended up in emergency for our stressed out 3 yo golden. Highly recommend this team! We made it home thanks to their treatment plan!
May 22, 2024
This is the second time using New River for different pets. Unfortunately this most recent visit would be the last for our sweet boy Kole. What was one of our worst days was made a little more bearable because of the kind, compassionate and professional staff. I highly recommend New River Vet.
Jun 19, 2024
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