Fort Davis Veterinary Services
4.6 (41) 43441 State Highway 17 South, Fort Davis, TX 79734, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Fort Davis Veterinary Services
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
I took my dog in because he was constantly messing with his ears. The Dr said he had "floppy ear syndrome" and sent se home after a office visit charge. I waited about a week and he was still messing with them but more often. I then took him to Alpine and they told me he had a bad ear infection and prescribed ear drops. He was good as new after only 2 days. I really can't believe the FD vet didn't even care to do testing on his ears!
posted: 07/15/2023
The dogs found a porcupine, Dr. Greathouse gave up her Sunday afternoon and rescued them, for which we are most grateful. Thanks. What a good and kind doctor.
posted: 05/05/2021
Where I do consider the vet here in the past great experience. I not only had to wait an hour past my appointment time outside in my car under some COVID bs which is proven nothing can truly stop it. So they took my dog and tested her. She did return quickly. Probably because our appt was at 3:30 and it was almost 5. I was abruptly told there could be surgery if it deemed necessary. Then a man walks out w no mask and a huge dog while all we women wait outside. That dog was very healthy. Idk what that means. But the employee at the vet that is quarantined under whatever!¡tells me that I got off light on my bill because my dog's nails were clipped, she has sebaceous cysts, and I waited without any upfront call or warning running my own biz and driving from another town. I was told at my leaving, I lucked out on my fee. Wow!
posted: 10/26/2022
Drs. Greathouse and Taylor have always taken the best care of our pets. They went out of their way to help us put down our dog once they discovered he had metastatic cancer. They are both knowledgeable, kind, and caring. Both the doctors continue to provide truly outstanding care to our newest addition as well. A true gem in this rural area!
posted: 09/06/2020
This is by far the best vet in The Big Bend! The office is very nice, large lobby and exam rooms, clean and the staff was so friendly. Everyone greeted us, introduced themselves and asked each of our names including our pet. For any issue we presented, the vet gave a few options with her top suggestion being most applicable for the condition, which made us feel like we had a choice in the decision making. We highly recommend this office and will use them again!
posted: 05/05/2019