Pet-Vac Animal Hospital

4.2 (364)
308 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Pet-Vac 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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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Hope Miles

Friendly Staff and Reasonable prices. Dr. Adcock is GREAT! I truthfully can't say enough good things about this Guy. I've been an on again/off again kind of patient over the last 20 yrs. with all of our pets & they have always welcomed us back with open arms! True Pet Heroes!! 🙊🙉🙈

posted: 04/12/2023

Barbara Groves

Great Vet, super efficient and loving staff. They are never too busy to answer your questions. They truly love your Furbabies, too!!! Highly recommended Veterinary Care for all your Furbabies. Barbara Groves

posted: 06/22/2023

Destiny Christian

this is a long review, but worth the read if you care about your fur baby. No matter what, DO NOT BRING YOUR ANIMAL HERE!!! after reading the other reviews (post my visit) i’ve concluded that what i experienced seems to be the normal here. The Dr. is so rude, condescending, passive aggressive and dismissive, he has no bed side manner and obviously hates his life and job. my dachshund is terminally ill and she has a health care plan set out for her. we have a regular primary vet but due to unpredictable circumstances we had to book an appointment here for her to be seen. worst mistake. I brought in her records, the Dr enters our room with an eye roll and irritated sigh and begins questioning me about her current medicines, which are all listened on her record (obvious now he didn’t take the time to read up on his patient) long story short he concluded that she has a BRAIN TUMOR BY LOOKING AT HER. saying that is why she fell down the steps when i’m reality she tumbled down the steps because the person holding her fell down the steps. He then attempts an examination by carelessly flipping her and then pinning her by her neck aggressively. i was in such shock i’ve never in my life seen anyone handle an ill/injured animal this way. when she finally yanks her head away he labels her “aggressive”. this 16 yr old dachshund with 11 teeth and injury. He suggest that there’s nothing to done and she must be sedated and then proceeds to suggest “just give her more medicine”. He didn’t know what dosage she was taking bc like i said before he didn’t read her record. we were still charged for the visit although no exam was performed. the front desk women with red hair was kind hearted but maybe bc we caught her on a good day? in conclusion: NO MATTER THE PRICES THEY OFFER, IF YOU LOVE YOUR ANIMAL YOU WILL NOT TAKE THEM HERE.

posted: 10/12/2021

Crystal Sharpe

I went to this clinic last Saturday 45 minutes before closing as my cat had a stroke. I just needed pain meds to help me make sure she passed painlessly with me at home due to an earlier cancer diagnosis. The receptionist told me they were closing and suggested I go to the emergency vet. This placed show no compassion for my cat or me. There was no one else waiting and they clearly wanted to close early. I will never go to this vet again and I could never recommend it to anyone else.

posted: 01/25/2023

Lacole Jenkins

I had one of the worst experience with the Dr. The receptionist that assisted me was kind. However this Dr. DANIEL was rude and didn't want to assist me with my dog. I was in the process of getting my dog established with a vet in this area. I did not have my dog's records as I told the receptionist when I called in she said that if I couldn't find the records it's OK still bring him in. Which that's beside the point my dog was in pain. Which is why i brought him to see the vet.The Dr. was so stuck on him not being able to assist my dog because he didn't have any records. I brought my dog in because I notice my dogs behavior changed Saturday. January 28th. I gave it some time and he was still acting weird not wanting to walk or go up the stairs. So, I brought him to the vet so they can check and see if anything was wrong. After, explaining to the Dr. the reasoning for my visit he kept asking me what was wrong with the dog. I said I just explained to you. Then he starting asking when did he have his shots I said about a year ago. He said, when did he have his last shots. I said I just told you about a year ago. He asked me what was in the shot. I said IDK. I was confused about him continuing to ask me question over and over and not addressing the main reason. I was visiting him.I became so annoyed. The way the attempted to speak to me was condescending and rude. In other words he did not want to assist me and my dog. I listen to how he communicate with other people and it wasn't the way he was speaking to me. Pleasseeeeee don't waste your time and money. This was the second vet I went to and both were an epic fail. I will make sure to let my friends and family know to NOT come here if you are looking for a VET please keep looking this is not the place.

posted: 01/31/2023