Ivor Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (285) 36038 General Mahone Blvd, Ivor, VA 23866, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Ivor Veterinary 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 | 11,414 |
| 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.
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
As always, we received the best care at Ivor Veterinary Clinic. Our pup was sick, and they worked us in, and we still didn't have to wait very long. She was taken very good care of by the team, and we were on our way with meds to get her on the road to recovery. A few days later and she's back to her normal self! (They even called to check on her!) Highly recommend this veterinary clinic!
posted: 08/15/2023
Ivor pet clinic has been my vet for nearly 8 years now and has always provided top tier service at a reasonable price. For what its worth i moved from Surry to Portsmouth and now Virginia Beach and i still go to them for all my vet needs. You won’t find a better vet and staff anywhere.
posted: 07/17/2023
This was my first time taking my pug Bane to this veterinary clinic. I guess the person who came in was supposed to be the vet but she never introduced herself and hardly said anything except yeah he’s been itching you need to also treat his surroundings. We already knew that she hardly looked him over even though we told her he had lost a lot of weight. I asked about 5 times to have his nails clipped as one will grow into his pad and they just ignored that and said they didn’t have enough staff to clip his nails. I’ve never been to a vet and been turned away without a nail trim. They sure had enough time to charge me 256.00 that included an office visit charge. We will never return to ivor vet. the name on the flea prevention box says Prescriber Alicia Gerald maybe that was the vet? We will definitely drive a little farther and go back to his regular vet in Franklin, going here was a BIG MISTAKE!!! And now I have to take him somewhere to have a nail trim.
posted: 07/06/2023
I liked Dr. Harver. She was decent, but the other doctor angered my husband by asking questions about why we wanted to put our dog down. Almost like she was accusing him of just wanting to put her down without justification. She was old, struggling to get around (leg stopped working one day), and did not have a quality of life anymore at almost 13 years old. Because of this, we made the hard decision to euthanize her. The people they use to make the cremation boxes did not put a name plaque on her box. The ink prints of her nose and paws were not done well, and with our first dog they forgot to give us another box that we purchased. Considering the service is not cheap at all, I expected better results. The facility asked for my information from the previous clinic for my pets when I was switching over to Ivor and I gave them all the info they needed to get records. However, when I showed up for my visit, I had been waiting in the room for approx. 30 minutes only to then find out that it was because they never got my pets records prior to my appt!! I was incredibly frustrated. Then, I was quoted one price for an OFA hip certificate for my dog, and when I left after the treatment they charged me significantly more. Then, they never made an effort to contact me to explain the results of that procedure/exam to me, but instead told me they didn’t have time to do that. When I expressed my surprise at this treatment, the “office manager” told me that they would not see me at their clinic anymore. Super unprofessional support staff, and HIGHLY undereducated/inexperienced technicians. I’d save my time and money and go anywhere else!
posted: 06/07/2023
Minnie has an injury that causes her to limp on her front left foot. We are trying to figure out what's wrong with our baby girl. Today she had xrays with sedation. She really enjoyed that nap!
posted: 09/14/2021