Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic

4.2 (68)
21084 Louisa Rd, Louisa, VA 23093, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Central Virginia 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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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Danielle Miller-Hovey

Brought my dog in because she was loosing her hair. Could not go in. Made me pay a deposit. Could not ask the vet questions. Had her for 10 minutes and charged me $500. Charged me for trimming her nails in which they did not do. Misdiagnosed her. Had to have my groomer tell me she had the mange. Was very disappointed.

posted: 08/18/2023

Dixie Jones

I really think they topped the cake to my dogs death. Went to seek emergency help an they over stressed the ole girl an they knew it an she rapidly declined after leaving this place. No sympathy or hospitality from this place. Just a money racket. I just don't recommend this place or really have anything good or positive to say about this group.

posted: 05/25/2023

Melinda Barrett

Went to ask for estimates on services and I will say I'm grateful to them because I was given an estimate within 10 minutes of arriving. Young man asked and received an answer to vet. He then came back with an answer. Very good people skills. Very polite. Husband also used in previous years for other animals. We're pleased.

posted: 03/20/2023

Darlene Knauf

Earlier this month I gave CVV a terrible review, for which I apologize. I took Maggie May in for a terrible case of ear mites. The vet treated her and we left. Only after finding out that several people I know spoke highly of her skills did I decide to take Maggie back for a follow-up visit. Long story short, today's visit was reassuring, and I will continue to use them for her medical care.

posted: 01/16/2023

Dawn Lindhurst

Brought my grand dog in that was visiting from out of town to have a torn toenail clipped since it had split down into the flesh, and the dog was limping painfully. Receptionist first question was about the dog"s rabies vaccination. I told her I did not know when the expiration date was, and I could not reach my daughter-in-law to find out where they got veterinary care from. Receptionist said that by law if I couldn't produce a vaccination record then they would have to administer a rabies vaccine. I had never had this experience before, when I took another grand dog for emergency care at another vet's office, but I thought okay we'll just get the vaccine. Then I started filling out the paperwork, and the receptionist said that I had to put my name and address as the owner of the dog. Once again I explained, I was not the owner, and I was not going to put myself down as the owner. Receptionist said that by law it was the only way they could do the vaccination. Once again, not my experience with another vet that did a rabies vaccination for another grand dog, and I of course put my daughter-in-law as the owner and her address since she was the owner of the dog. I ended up leaving without the dog being seen. A very frustrating experience, since the animal was obviously in pain and needed to be treated. Obviously I will not be returning there any more.

posted: 08/01/2022