Valley View Animal Clinic
4.7 (331) 3334 Wadlow Gap Hwy, Gate City, VA 24251, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Valley View Animal Clinic
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
Had my first experience with this vet clinic today and im so glad I decided to take my Xieva here! They were wonderful with my old girl during her senior exam! Staff was great. Prices were great. Not a single complaint. Even though they were very busy (and i could see why they are after my experience!) We were still seen fairly quickly. I will definitely be bringing her back!
posted: 08/11/2023
The most reliable, informing, helpful, genuinely caring vet I’ve ever been to. They don’t want to make as much money off you as possible. They really want to help you and your animal in the most cost-efficient, reasonable way they can. My family has been happy customers for almost 20 years and they’ve never disappointed!
posted: 08/05/2023
Someone ran over my dogs tail and being new to the area I was stressed never been here. The workers and veterinary was very nice and helpful. They did an amazing job on my sheepadoodle (baby). I appreciate them more than I can type!
posted: 08/07/2023
My cocker spaniel suffered for almost two years with not only a constant ear infection but she was also losing her hair and constantly on antibiotics and ear drops. Her ear was smelling so bad . So I had made the decision to change the veterinarian and took her to Valley View Animal Clinic. They did a complete blood panel and told me her skin condition and hair loss was because of her having thyroid problems and that she could have an ear canal ablation surgery and that should eliminate the ear problem and help get more air into it. I am extremely grateful that her coat is back beautifully , no more skin infection and ear healed nicely after surgery. No more infection , no more smell and my baby is more alert and energetic since she has been on Thyro Tabs. Great Veterinarians. I I highly recommend them.
posted: 04/24/2023
I had a good review for this place, until they didn't even try to help my dog. He was a diabetic, (that they helped make him) hadn't eaten in 3 days was getting weaker and weaker. They said give him extra insulin and wait 3 days, he'll perk up and eat. Well he died, suffering in less than 24 hours. How long can you expect a small dog to live without food and can't even hold their head up to try to eat. The Dr said they had one just like him the week before and it got better. Well must not have been just like mine or it would have been dead. They could have at least looked at him before telling me what might help, patting him on the head and a good luck to you. They should have helped him die without suffering the last few hours of his life if they couldn't help him. I just had to get some of this off my heart. Haven't slept well since this happened. Good luck to all who take their pets here.
posted: 04/09/2023