Shelton Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Shelton Veterinary Hospital
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 Shelton Veterinary Hospital? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 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
45 reviews
We were a "new patient" and Dr Shelton came out same day to treat our heifer. We will start using him for all of our veterinarian needs from here on..
Aug 19, 2023
This space is too small to list Dr Shelton's many outstanding qualities. Most importantly for me is the genuine love and caring that he has given to my four legged children over the years. Thank you, Dr Shelton and special thanks to Karen who has always lent a shoulder to cry on❤️
Aug 24, 2022
I have had great experience with this vet so far. Dr Shelton and his staff are always nice and caring.
Oct 15, 2022
Dr Shelton and his staff are awesome! I won’t take my animals anywhere else, answers weekend calls, came out to help with our calves quickly on a weekend, helped with both our big dogs and saved their lives... kept me updated, informed, listened to me when I was panicking, calmed me down and talked with me thru everything. Karen is so nice and helpful. You give patience and understanding and get it in return. There is no one I trust more. I had bad experience at other vets and refused to go back there. When I had an emergency a year ago, he was the only one who answered, and the way I was treated and my animals were... won me over. The last ‘vet’ we used seemed the only option to anything was ‘put it down’ or wait for you to leave and say .. it took a turn for the worse... and made us feel like we were a burden to him since it was his ‘on call’ turn... so I am very thankful to dr Shelton and his staff and glad he was the one that answered my call that weekend!!
Jul 8, 2020
We had an emergency with our senior dog. He's 18 and he was my father in law's dog. When my father in law passed, he came to live with us. One morning we noticed swelling on his face. We thought a bee or wasp stung him and gave him a benedryl. The swelling went down. When it came back the next night, we knew something was wrong. I called first thing that morning and we were able to get in right away. He had an abscess tooth. We had been told by a previous vet that he was too old to be put under for his teeth to be cleaned. The Doctor here, assured us that things had come a long way and he would be safe. He even told us that they would run a kidney and liver function panel the morning of to make sure everything was fine on those fronts. He came through surgery fine, and while they had to remove more teeth than originally planned, the bill was only $15 higher than estimated. What meant the most was how kind and understanding both the doctor and all his office staff were. Not only with a valued member of our family, but also with our fears and concerns. I would have no hesitation bringing any of my animals to them for any of their needs!
Jul 28, 2019