Three Chopt Animal Clinic

4.7 (192)
9912 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Three Chopt 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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Ava Kourakos

The staff and the all the doctor's have been absolutely amazing with Snuggles & Pebbles. We have been going to Three Chopt for over 20yrs! You guys have been so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

posted: 06/06/2023

Wendy Grigg

Dr. Patterson is wonderful and has been taking great care of my dogs for almost twenty years! I appreciate a supportive doctor who not only cares but takes the time to make sure I understand my Pet’s needs and the best health options for them. Highly recommend!

posted: 01/18/2023

Harold Englert

DVM Patterson has attended my cat Pebbles the past five years. He is awesome. Very attentive to detail and my cat's well being.

posted: 09/14/2023

Scotty

I can't say enough about the staff from the front desk to the assistants/techs and the Drs. Extremely caring and have always worked with us in anyway they can to get our pets in. They all really care, we wouldn't trust anyone else with our furbabies!

posted: 09/10/2023

Danielle H

I have gone here for years and overtime I have started to have small issues, but today I just feel completely turned off from going here. The front desk staff is very rude. I called the vet to try to get my dog seen since he had very concerning symptoms since being there last from a routine visit and vaccines a couple days ago. He was panting, unable/unwilling to walk, excessively salivating, yelping in pain, etc. The vet was helpful in getting me in later the next day. I did relay to the vet that I was able to get seen somewhere else on an emergency visit yesterday, but wanted to have an appointment just in case. I did not receive a later call asking about my pet or if I wanted to keep the appointment. By mistake, I forgot to call in and cancel my appointment because I was at work all day. Which is something I never have done before. I was called by a front desk employee 10 minutes after my appointment was supposed to be and I profusely apologized, explained why I forgot to call, and explained that I did tell staff I got in somewhere else yesterday. I was met with a very rude response by the caller. The tone was very condescending and sounded unforgiving for an honest mistake. She said something along the lines of, “You seemed so concerned yesterday and we have been waiting on you and you don’t bother or care to call us to cancel.” Over and over again. I was repeatedly shamed and made to seem uncaring by her saying I didn’t even care to call them. Which I would never try to purposely not call or ignore a place. I said I’m sorry many times and she cut me off and went “bye” and hung up on me. With no effort to ask if I wanted to reschedule, if my pet was doing better, or even to accept my apology. I do not know if she tended to come off as unfriendly but I tried apologizing again and again and was met with very condescending remarks. I apologize for any inconvenience I caused. I just do not see myself coming back. I hope the tone and customer service can improve.

posted: 02/21/2023