Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

4.1 (207)
4804 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223, 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: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
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 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
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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Juan Rivera

Today it was the first time dropping off my pet and the staff so far very very nice I liked it

posted: 06/20/2023

Charity White

Wish I could give zero stars but worst vet ever Sarah White, non impathetic and rude to my teen daughter. Said unless she paid $600 she could not have her dead pet back. Said pets were luxuries and if she didn't have the money to pay she shouldn't have him. She is 19 year old college student with a full time job that came home to her best friend dying and she wants to scold her on money when her bff died. I honestly don't know how this rude woman sleeps at night. Needless to say my daughter paid her whole bill just to drive off with her dead dog crying. I would never recommend this awful lady to anyone. Pleeeeease don't take your animal here

posted: 07/13/2023

anthony algood

I dont remember the 'exact' month and year...but I best guess maybe 1991 or 1992 ---any way for at least 30 years {give or take--but no more than 30 years} Fairfield Veterinary Hospital, Have taken Care of not one but four dogs in the time we lived in Richmond, Virginia a) Chihuahua b) Poodle c) 'NOT ONE' but two Chow Chow dogs it was with sadness, that on Monday July 24, 2023, "I" personaly have spoke with them in the passing of our 4th dog, and Thank them very much for the service for the past 30 or so years. I also inform them that if I was to get another pet, I would contact them to be my vet 'again'.....good bye

posted: 07/24/2023

S. Noneya

I tried my hardest to jump through all their hoops when I first called to schedule an appointment. Went on line, filled out their form, agreed to pay the 60 deposit. They were supposed to call me back within 2 days. They didn't. So I called 5 days later. Had to repeat my card number over the phone 4 times and yeah I got grumpy because they still didn't get it right. This morning I was on the way out the door to go present my card in person for appt tomorrow. The phone rang and it was the 'manager" (who pronounced my name incorrectly after staff and I joking about this yesterday.) She said she had "listened to the call" and they didn't want me as a client because I was too mean to the staff when I was repeating my card number for the 4th time. I don't know if their doctors know they are turning clients away in this manner. I have 3 pets, their loss. My relief. Skins can be thicker or hearing and typing should improve. UPDATE: A few days later: they sent me an email that my dog should come in. This was because I had already jumped through the hoops and filled out the on-line form. Stupid people left my profile active after denying me service.

posted: 06/08/2023

Althea Pinkney-Liggans

They took very good care of my pet and made me feel very comfortable with their recommendations

posted: 06/06/2023