Pack Animal Care
5 (81) 8921 Ox Rd #50, Lorton, VA 22079, 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 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pack Animal Care
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
Pack Animal Care is the best veterinary hospital I have ever been to. The staff are warm, welcoming and beyond efficient. Dr. Robinson gave the most thorough exam I have experienced and made sure that all my questions and concerns were addressed. He took his time and made sure we felt safe and cared for. Also, the space is impeccably clean and inviting. It will definitely be our permanent veterinarian care going forward.
posted: 08/16/2023
Pack Animal Care saved my 15 1/2 year old Bichon’s life. Dr. Ventocilla is truly amazing. She is compassionate, kind and extremely professional. I live more than an hour away and she is now on my dog’s healthcare team PERMANENTLY!!! I recommend this place highly.
posted: 07/22/2023
Dr. Robinson has cared for our golden retrievers for about 10 years. We were excited to learn that he and his wife opened their own practice. There are about 18 vet offices that are closer to us but we drive to Pack Animal Care in Lorton for our two current dogs to see Dr. Robinson and Dr. Ventocilla. They and their whole staff are amazing!
posted: 04/02/2023
We’ve been taking our Cat, Molly and Husky, Leo to Dr. Robinson for years and will continue to do so. The level of care and attention he has given them as a Veterinarian has been second to none. Dr. Robinson has always taken time during examinations to ensure your pet gets the most out of an appointment and the staff at his new practice were warm and welcoming. If you want a vet who thoroughly explains conditions and treatments and is equally good at asking questions and listening closely to the client, then this is the practice for your fur babies! :)
posted: 07/17/2022
Wow wow wow! Our sweet Dulce was due for some vaccines for boarding so we decided to check out Pack Animal Care, the new veterinary practice, scratch that, PACK, right around the corner from our house in Giant shopping center on Ox Road. When I called to schedule Dr. Robinson answered the phone - the first sign that everyone in this pack helps at every level of business. He was great and, we learned today, so is the entire team led by he and his business partner and fellow veterinarian wife, Dr Ventocilla. We were greeted warmly by Jo who made check-in/new client process easy and quick, she offered us some fun freebies and a couple cookies for my daughter, and then we were brought back into an exam room by Liv, our awesome vet tech, who proceeded to spoil Dulce rotten with peanut butter and belly rubs. Dr. V did a thorough exam of our girl and covered all the bases on her health - and her health is great 👍🏼. They tag-teamed her vaccines which Dulce didn’t even realize were happening. We weren’t pressured to do anything more than what we came for, but I did request a nail trim that Liv knocked out quickly and easily. Dr. V. gave us the rundown on their recommended vet care regimen for Dulce which was conservative and reasonable. Liv was able to check us out right in the exam room which was great because Dulce would have been a little nutty about the furry friends in the waiting area. Icing on the cake for us? 1) professionally and personally they support and promote inclusion and 2) leash hooks on the front desk!!! On a scale of 1 to 10, Pack Animal Care gets a solid 10. I almost want to get another dog so we can visit them more often. HIGHLY recommend!
posted: 08/07/2022
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Pack Animal Care
8921 Ox Rd #50, Lorton, VA 22079, USA(703) 436-2700