Bermuda Hundred Animal Hospital

3.6 (44)
13237 Rivers Bend Blvd, Chester, VA 23836, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Bermuda Hundred 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 11,392
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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Lindsay Lovering

They saved my fur babys life and I'm so thankful for them. All of the staff is super nice and caring! They made me feel comfortable and my dog, they also remembered us when we came in and complimented him. I will reccomend them to everyone! He also healed amazingly and had no scaring. I posted some pictures of him after surgery and then within a week with his stitches and about two weeks later healed.

posted: 12/05/2018

Catherine Purr

Dr Burkey is hands down the best Dr my Amadeus has ever seen. He is compassionate, knowledgeable and honest. He ( not his receptionist )but Dr Burkey personally has called me with information regarding my boy. When I take Amadeus to see him, he gets down on the floor with him and takes his time and is very thorough with his examination. My husband has been taking his pets to Burkey for over 20 years and never once had anything negative to say. I will recommend Dr Burkey to anyone that will sit long enough to listen. Your pets are in good hands with him and his team. I have read reviews about him saying that they just want to make money, well I can say that without any reservations that couldn’t be further from the truth. I have been told a few times now not to spend your money on this or that when it wasn’t needed. So bottom line is if he just wanted money he would of ran any test or treatment I asked for and he didn’t. You can trust his word and he will do the very best that he can for your loved ones. Amadeus is proof of that! Dr Burkey thank you for all you do for your patients, you are the best!

posted: 02/16/2022

Stephanie Gibson

Worst Vet I have ever been to in my life. My dog was in serious pain and was puking all over herself and practically dying, went to this vet to get some help trying to figure out what was wrong with her. We went in and waited for 2 hours for the Dr to tell us what is going on with her while she was shaking and barely breathing, he was attending to every other animal in the vet but her, even when we were the first ones there. Not to mention they were carrying our sick dog around by her neck and almost dropped her, very unprofessional team, seemed to not care about animals. If you want to keep your pet alive don't go here, after waiting for 2 hours to figure out what was wrong, we were sent to an emergency vet where she died 3 hours later. Not to say he was the reason my dog died but having to wait 2 hours to get a diagnosis with an animal as sick as her, is absolutely ridiculous. I am not usually one to post bad comments, but I work in the medical field, and thought that it was worth letting other people know about.

posted: 11/19/2022

Donna Bowman

I’ve been taking my dogs to this Veterinary Hospital for about 14 years and in the last few years they’ve been declining. They lose samples and are very unorganized. There are new employees almost every time you go and they are not friendly at all. I would hate to switch to another place but at this point I may have to. One thing they don’t seem to realize is with there mistakes it cost me extra time and money because I have to make a special trip.

posted: 11/03/2022

Kristen Mathis

Staff is extremely caring and always willing to help my fur babies!

posted: 08/04/2023