Mapleshade Animal Hospital
4.6 (244) 5597 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City, VA 22193, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Mapleshade 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:
| 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
Mapleshade is by far the most caring animal hospital I've experienced. I've had four pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) and have been to many Vet hospitals, but nothing touches the caring, loving nature of the staff here.
posted: 08/29/2023
2 years ago I took my very ailing cat of 12 years to them hoping for some help after my usual vet obviously got the diagnosis wrong. He did not make it, but this place tried their very best to help and made sure I could say some last words over the phone even as I was on the way. I wasn't able to be there with my cat as he passed, but it helped to know he was in good and capable hands. Mapleshade cares!
posted: 06/13/2023
Everyone is great. We have two pets, and I have always used Mapleshade Animal Hospital. I also use them for overnight(s) pet care when I am out of town
posted: 08/28/2023
I cannot thank Mapleshade Animal Hospital's Veterinarians and staff enough for their care and compassion. In July of 2020 our furry family member (orange tabby cat) of 13 years had to be put to sleep after a quick but devastating battle with a terminal heart tumor and rare disorder that was without a cure or even any way to manage the increasingly severe symptoms and pain. Everyone in the family was shocked and grief-stricken, especially since our cat had only ever had the best of health for the prior 13 years. Over the course of his illness, Dr.Learman always promptly responded to my many frenzied and worried phone calls and emails describing symptoms and providing photos of symptom progression. She even drove to our house after hours to provide additional pain medication when his condition took a sudden extreme turn for the worse. The vets at mapleshade left no stone unturned in trying to diagnose our cat's rare condition. Nothing could have made the loss not painful. Still, I was comforted that we and Mapleshade did everything we could to make him comfortable in his final days and send him off with dignity. Thank you, Mapleshade. Here's hoping I'm blessed enough to have another animal friend in my life again soon!
posted: 10/28/2020
Five stars isnt enough. I'm throwing names here's because they all deserve to be noticed! Appointment was made with Kelly and was a breeze. Upon arrival I was called by Carlie who checked us in and confirmed the details surrounding our visit which reassured me I had come to the correct place for my pet. Next up , I was personally greeted by Dr. Ken Smith and his assistant Nicole whom both made both myself and my dog Chauncey feel warm and welcomed. We took a walk while he examined her finer attributes and then we got to work , the entire time keeping me near for comfort. Some meds were prescribed and brought out by Alexis who definitely offered knowledgeable insight to each med . Finally Leah called me promptly to gain payment which wasn't even bad considering the 5 star red carpet service my dog and I were offered. Thank you to Maple Shade Animal Hospital and your ability to care for us today.
posted: 02/16/2021