Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic

4.6 (451)
5322 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, USA

Hours:

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 – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Betty Baugh's 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:

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.

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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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Paula Delfs

❤️ this practice! Rosie, now 8, is our first family dog, and Dr Fulton has been such a wonderful partner since she was a pup. He is so gentle with her, knowledgeable and affirming, we are grateful. Great support staff who are compassionate and responsive.

posted: 09/24/2023

Savannah Sheely

I’ve been holding off on writing a review, but I’ve written to this clinic twice now to try to get closure from my experience and it was ignored both times, so now I’m writing this here so my voice and experience is heard. My brother’s cat was experiencing a very alarming and fast health decline, he had just moved here due to the loss of our mom and didn’t have vet care set up yet. I’ve been a client of Betty Boughs for five years now, so I took Edward in to be seen. They originally mistreated Edward, which ended up making his sickness worse. When we took Edward back in after noticing worsen behaviors, the vet admitted she couldn’t figure out what was wrong and stated “I’ll be honest I’m more of the dental vet.” when communicating about Edward. She just insisted we put Edward down because “he is a very sick cat.” She said Edward wouldn’t make it a few more days. Please note - Edward was never given any care of fluids while in the clinic. She pushed us for three hours to euthanize Edward. We couldn’t come to a solution with a clear mind because there was no sickness diagnosed. When we asked for more information on what is going on, she said she didn’t know “Could be cancer. Could be this, could be that.” But never tried to figured it out. She gave up on Edward. After the three hours, she was just persistent in trying to convince us to just put Edward down and stating “What would you do if this was your mom?”; not knowing we just lost our mom a year prior to Edward’s visit. I eventually decided to take Edward to another vet, where he stayed over it to get good consistent care, he was diagnosed with heart failure and is now on medications. He’s still alive, and this has been several months now. I tried reaching out to the clinic trying to gain closure over this traumatic clinic and also gaining all of my records from them, they ignored my email but sent the records. They don’t give a **** about your pet/lives. Do not go here if you want actual care for your pet. P.S. I’ve talked about this experience with many people, some employees/owners around the city and they are sure to share my experience with others and encourage people not to go to this clinic. They’ve also let me know a lot of other people are feeling this way about this establishment. Betty bough, if you see this, eat ****.

posted: 09/24/2023

Nicole Fernandez

So grateful to have come across this clinic. Dr. Chubbs is amazing. She knows her stuff, truly cares about making your pet better, and takes time to communicate and make sure you understand what's going on. I have the peace of mind that when I need them they'll be there. I'm switching vets. Shout out as well to the staff who were all very kind and competent.

posted: 08/26/2023

Kaitlyn White

We absolutely love taking our two dogs to Betty Baugh’s. All of the staff are friendly, informative, and compassionate. The doctors answer all of my questions and consistently provide excellent care. Our older dog is very anxious during vet visits and they are always patient and thorough with her, doing all they can to make her feel more at ease.

posted: 07/08/2023

shannon elizabeth

The staff and Dr were exceptional . My dog needed a lot of testing and the staff were very aware of the costs and helped me prioritize Daisy's needs. Dr Wynne called to follow up and guide me with her diabetes treatment. The staff is kind and friendly. Daisy now has a new vet!

posted: 05/11/2023