Helping Hands Veterinary

4.7 (836)
1605 Rhoadmiller St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Helping Hands Veterinary

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 Scott

FOREVER INDEBTED TO HELPING HANDS. They were responsive, invested, and right to the point. We were in and out in 4 hours. Jasmine stayed late and helped us into the car. There were no extra fees (except for the late night fee), the price they quoted up front was exactly what was paid. Each staff member was kind, the facility was clean, we waited while the surgery was being done because the lounge was so cozy! I couldn't find anyone else in the area to take him for foreign body surgery and I tried for at least a week. In comparison, this was as easy as ordering a pizza (seriously, even the intake paperwork was instant and online!). I'm thrilled. Thank you so much. You don't know what I've had to go through to keep this dog in my life and it was nice to feel like someone was actually there to help after being turned away at all the other doctors, ERs, and hospitals this week. Now I can wake up from this nightmare!

posted: 08/08/2023

jemmairose eddy

The Vet whom I saw today was nice and honest. We came here before for fatty tumors removal and we had to come back because the Dr didn't remove the growth that brought us to the clinic. We were told to bring Spike back and it will be removed for free. Today the Dr on duty informed me that the location of the growth is something she is not comfortable doing because it may cause more issue. I appreciate her honesty. She also stated that with Spike's age it really is not good to put him under anesthesia unless proven to her that his liver and lungs are healthy. What I want for Spike is to have a quality life until his time come. Thank you Helping Hands for what you do.

posted: 09/25/2023

Megan Funk

Thank goodness for Helping Hands! I'm so thankful that a more affordable option is available for dog dental procedures. I was not warned about small dogs and the problems with their teeth when I adopted my dog and the costs can add up very quickly. Helping Hands staff has always been very helpful and attentive in communications before, during and after the procedures. My dog has been here several times for dental visits and I would recommend them to anyone who needs affordable care.

posted: 06/26/2023

Whitney Vejvoda

I took my two cats to get their teeth cleaned (one is 8 years old, so this is something I'd been meaning to do for a while). The cost is about 1/4 what I was getting from other places, and to put a cherry on top: their technicians are amazing. They clearly love animals, which is important to me because I love animals. And I especially love my two babies. If Richmond wasn't 2 hours away, I'd bring them more often. I should add that both kitties have beautiful, perfect pearly whites now. It's like the years of tartar build up never happened!

posted: 09/02/2023

Elena Krasulіa

Great experience. I had my cats spayed, been worried incredibly much. But everything went fine. From the beginning: the sweetest and most attentive nurses I’ve ever met, easy to contact, the procedure was well organized. Dropped my kitties in the morning, got them in the evening, already awake and active. The doctor talked to me, gave the instructions, pills and answered all the questions. Proposed to call the clinic if there will be any issues. Also the chat support is a very convenient thing for contacting. Again: great experience and much appreciation to the clinic staff.

posted: 06/19/2023