Bedford Animal Hospital

4.2 (55)
1064 Centerville Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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 Bedford 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 11,414
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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Angelee Janette

This place is amazing and the staff are incredible. Earlier in the month, my dog had gotten hit by a car and we were struggling to find somewhere that would do an amputation. Bedford fit us in, very quickly and very last minute. Two weeks later, she’s walking on her own, no infection, strong sutures in place. Had it not been for this vet office, our dog would have spent an unknown amount of hours or days in excruciating pain. (We’d called 9 other offices who couldn’t/wouldn’t see her). Every question and concern we had was explained throughly and clearly, even after we got home. Thank you to the staff who work so hard to provide tremendous service, care and empathy.

posted: 03/28/2023

Corey O'Shaughnessy (Seeker)

Good animal hospital treating all sorts of pets plus livestock. 4 vets plus a surgeon, vet owned practice. Flexible hours and very caring and accommodating. Have a great website with discounts on common supplements like heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Plenty of parking, spacious waiting area, hc parking available and a covered outside waiting room for less socialized animals. Great friendly and knowledgeable staff. Boarding available. Been here well over 20 years. A+ for your animals.

posted: 04/09/2019

Bill Rutledge

Could not be better. Always attentive and helpful. I never have a problem with my little cockapoo being seen when needed. Today she ate some dark chocolate, which I heard was toxic. I got on the phone, and my fears were put to rest within 10 minutes by a kind and understanding person. Excellent!

posted: 01/04/2023

Sabrina Johnson

I’ve been using this vet for 18 years. I’ve never had any trouble until this last year. They have given my dogs the wrong shots. Only for me to find out a year later when I was asking for records. They stopped sending out vaccine reminders. Their excuse is they have been short staffed. Well that’s because they have fired people. One of which was a wonderful woman who was better with my dog than any of them. I found a new vet and I just told them the reason I was moving vets was because they had dropped the ball. They immediately knew without me telling them who I was previously using. I recommend you look for another vet if you are in the market for one and you care what goes into your animals body.

posted: 03/16/2021

Hanna Hebert

Do not take your pets to this place. My stepdad brought our family cat here a few days ago because she was not eating or drinking, was acting very lethargic and had no energy. My family knew something was wrong especially since she was a very young cat. It was an hour before they closed but that was the only time my stepdad was able to bring her. They cared more about closing then they did about our cat. They REFUSED to run any tests on her. They claimed she was “fine” and instructed us to just “wait it out.” A few days goes by and she still wasn’t better. After they refused to see her until Wednesday this week, my mom took her to another vet and after running tests it didn’t take long for them to figure out she had a severe UTI. By the time they realized what was going on and tried to get it under control, it was too late. She’s now dead because of the incompetence of this place. My family is now having to pay 750$ to cremate her for something that COULD have been identified sooner and treated. The other vet office plans for report them for being so incompetent and flat out lazy. The fact this place claims to care about animals after knowing our cat was sick and turning us away because they couldn’t be bothered with taking the time to test her is utterly disgusting. They should be ashamed. They wasted our time, money, and are the reason for our cat’s death.

posted: 03/08/2022