Dominion Veterinary Hospital

4.7 (216)
780 Vincek Way, Chesapeake, VA 23323, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Dominion Veterinary 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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Drea Sebring

So far, just in the last six months, Dominion vets, techs, and staff have seen Gimli, Morse, Marple, Castle, and Mattie. I never have an issue getting them seen in a timely manner. Morse was an emergency. No problem, bring him in. Mattie was a bit less urgent but brought her in on the same day. Morse needed surgery, and the vets kept me informed every step of the way. My dogs are 2nd only to my boy, so I'm saying a lot when I say I trust their care to Dominion.

posted: 09/20/2023

Erica Montoya

I have been with them since 2017 and now even living near the oceanfront I still travel to them. They are so caring and that means so much. Prices are very reasonable. This is the only vet my dogs are not nervous or afraid to go to. That says so much! When my mini dachshund had an accident and badly hurt his spine and required immediate surgery they advised me who to go through and because of their due diligence and fast action my dog can now walk again. I cannot thank Dr. Sears and all staff enough.

posted: 07/16/2023

Melissa

This place is the best Ever and trust me we have lots of experience with 4 dogs & 4 cats and having lived in Calif., TN. Fl. And now VA. They are so nice and truly care about our tail swaggers and purrers! And the prices are very reasonable. They never push extra expensive tests unless absolutely necessary. They give military discounts. And we have never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!!

posted: 07/01/2023

Ebonie Parker

I have brought my dog here multiple times over the course of our time in Chesapeake. The only reason I would suggest and also think other pet owners continue to bring their pets here is because the place is clean and the staff at the front give great service and are very inviting. The doctors however, are terrible and should be replaced. I have never met vets who didn’t want to actually help the dog. Instead they want you to keep coming back and spend hundreds of dollars and give no answers. I dont know how many times he has told me he doesnt know the issue, yet everytime I come into this facility I spend HUNDREDS of dollars on things that would fix my pets issues just for it to not work, anytime you ask for refills you are denied and referred to come in again to spend more money than you did the first time. I wouldn’t waste my time, money, effort, nor energy coming because in the long run you’ll just be dissatisfied unless you just want good vibes from the receptionist.

posted: 09/15/2023

Pr3ttybr4tt

They don't know how to treat animals. Twice they couldn't tell it was time to put our pets down. First time was our cat. He was a diabetic and we couldn't afford his medicine. Doctor didn't even give us a choice, just threw medicine at us. 2nd time was just recently. Our dog was very very sick and they told us they didn't have any room or they were busy.

posted: 07/31/2023