Deer Park Animal Hospital-PADS

4.7 (141)
648 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Deer Park Animal Hospital-PADS

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 11,392
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?

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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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Bob Bailey

Exceptional pet surgical services at an affordable price. Their use of laser surgical technology (PADS) is phenominal. Minimal pain, minimal bleeding, and minimal pet down time. They removed over 1.5 lbs of calcium stones from my Lola's bladder and she was up and nearly back to normal in less than 24 hrs. Thank you, Thank you Thank you for helping my Lola and helping make this surgery affordable!

posted: 08/15/2023

Annette Boyle

We are very pleased with the dental care our dog Max received here. We also received a call the next day to check on him. That's professional. Everyone was so kind.

posted: 09/08/2023

Sun Flower

They can care less about your dog here. I called up here and a lady name Carolyn answered the phone. Well that’s the name she gave me when I asked. She sounded like an older lady. I called up here to inquire about getting a tumor removed, mind you I came here before to have surgery for my dog and before they only asked for pictures to be emailed and a letter from my vet saying that my dog needed surgery. This time the lady I spoke to kept asking questions with an attitude you can tell she wasn’t trying to help and she was like get in touch with your vet and I said I did and that my vet even wrote a letter for surgery and that I had been here before for surgery, she wasn’t trying to hear any of that and she kept brushing me off with an attitude and it was clear that she didn’t care or wanted to help. This didn’t happen before when I brought my dog here. She was so nasty over the phone. I think she is new here because she didn’t know what she was saying or doing. She is heartless and does not need to work in this field.

posted: 05/30/2023

Kendle M

I add an appointment 4 my dachshund Mecca to have her teeth cleaned. The appointment turned out better than I had ever expected. The staff was very friendly they answered all my questions and they called me several times to make sure Mecca was doing well. Also they finished appointment time early. I found a new dentist for my Mecca I'm so excited and pleased thank you thank you thank you so much.

posted: 01/04/2021

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Paid $400 for our dog to have his teeth cleaned and polished for the first time. He was adopted nearly 5 years ago and while only considered a year old, his teeth had a significant amount of buildup. We went to Affordable Veterinary Services at Oyster Point who referred us to PADS. We dropped off at 7:20 am on our appointment day and we’re able to retrieve our dog before noon! Very sweet and caring staff and would recommend to everyone looking for affordable dog dental cleaning. Be sure to book your appointment in advance as spots book out months in advance.

posted: 07/29/2022