Bluestone Veterinary Services

4.8 (134)
1343 Moneta Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Bluestone 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:

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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James Ashton

Dr. Tracy is awesome! She is so patient, caring, and compassionate… you can tell she truly loves her calling. Blue Ridge Animal Hospital has lovingly cared for all the members of our fur family for years. The entire staff is excellent and professional and they treat our fur gang like their own.

posted: 10/23/2022

Lady Boss Solutions

Dr Snively has been an amazing addition to my pup’s medical team. She explained my dogs diagnoses with me and shared with me all of the options that would be best for him. She also was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in helping him lose 30 lbs with educating us on calorie counting and the benefits of having a healthy pup. I can’t wait to see all the great things she will do with the practice.

posted: 06/19/2023

Sydni

Giving two stars because my first couple of visits went great. The doctors were so nice and worked well with my dogs. However the lack of stars comes with the lack of consideration from the facility I’ve experienced with them just through the telephone. A possible bordatella case in a cat coming from a home with 2 infected dogs in it, and my husband is told WITHOUT the cat being seen “it’s probably just allergies & we can’t get her in until next week anyways” My cat is 6 years old and has never had allergies, and hasn’t been exposed to anything new, EXCEPT bordatella. I understand being booked up, but I was on the phone with them the ENTIRE morning prior to being told & was given no information other than “someone will call me back”. Then they tell my husband they tried to call me three times but it went straight to voicemail, however I was watching my phone like a HAWK for that call back and have no records of the number calling me at ALL. If that WAS the case, I gave them my husbands cell phone number at my FIRST VISIT for that specific reason- and they never tried to call him either. Very disappointed and will be making further appointments elsewhere.

posted: 07/11/2023

Marlene McCann

Under new ownership in the last 2 months. This place is terrible. 2 1/2 months ago I was charged $50 to make an appointment to have my dog examined. Based on the exam I was quoted a price and promised the fee would be less than $600. I agreed and waited 2 months for the appointment. When I arrived at the appointment they refused to honor the price. “They stated that the previous owner habitually underpriced.” My dog had been suffering for two months. When I asked why wouldn’t you call me and let me know that. The new owner replied “Do you think I have time to look up everyone records.” Disregard all past positive reviews.

posted: 06/02/2023

Liane Cundiff

This was the absolute BEST vet visit I have EVER had, and I have been to multiple practices with multiple animals. From the minute I went into a room, the techs were amazing. So friendly, even got a rug for Jasmine b/c she was worked up and slipping around on the floor. They offered me a bottle of water while I waited for Dr. Tracy! Then, my mind was BLOWN when Dr. Tracy came in and took the time with Jasmine to actually examine her. She got on the floor with her (giving her treats and peanut butter to keep her calm and occupied) and checked her so thoroughly that I almost cried. Jazzy has never been examined so carefully and thoroughly and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the care she got. I am so thrilled with Blue Ridge Animal Hospital and plan to move at least one more of my other animals over to this amazing practice. ***UPDATE: one year later, all four of my animals are now here and I am still JUST as smitten with this amazing staff!!! ❤️❤️

posted: 10/19/2021