Wellesley Animal Hospital
4.8 (505) 3430 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA 23233, USAHours:
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 – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Wellesley Animal 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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Just an overall thank you to the whole Wellesley vet team. Though we did receive news that was heart breaking for our beloved maggie. Everyone we spoke with was very efficient and knowledgeable on what to expect in the up coming month(s) with maggie. They also answered all my questions about cremation and was very nice to agree to split her ashes once the day comes. I personally want to thank Sidney (we knew each other) for reaching out to check up on me. Just FANTASTIC service. I applaud you all.
posted: 07/27/2023
I am so happy to have been with Wellesley Animal Hospital for the past 16 years. Everyone has been so kind and understanding. I appreciate you all so much. I recently had to put my Mango to sleep and am so grateful for your help and my beautiful card that you all sent me. It meant so much. I still have Sophie with me so will be seeing you from time to time but I always know you are there to help. Many, many thanks to all of you. Love Peggy Partridge
posted: 09/19/2023
We switched to Wellesley this year after being very disappointed with our previous exotic vet. I truly can't say enough good things about this practice. Everyone is very friendly and professional and the fact they actually respond in a timely manner is amazing. My last vet didn't even bother calling me with bloodwork results for my bearded dragon and once Dr. Dominguez looked them over he thought a few things were concerning, so it was even worse knowing the other vet did not feel any urgency in making us aware of potential issues... Dr. Dominguez is the best exotic vet in Richmond hands down. We ended up having to do an egg removal/spay surgery for our female bearded dragon and not only did the procedure go very smooth he explained every little thing in so much detail that we were very confident in our choice. We've since switched all our pets to Wellesley and have been impressed with the vets that have seen out cats as well. This practice is a longer drive for us than our old vet, but 120% worth it for the excellent care.
posted: 05/30/2023
We love Dr. Dominguez! It's so hard to find an exotic vet and he has helped us with our parakeets and now our bearded dragon. The rabbits will be visiting him soon! The tech actually owns a bearded dragon as well. It's reassuring to know I have a source of info and medical care when I have questions or my babies have trouble.
posted: 03/20/2023
Had been a customer to Colonial Veterinary Hospital for well over a decade before they changed hands. Took a poll on my dog breeder's page and everyone said go to Wellesley. I have had 3 visits there so far in the past 8 months and the staff is FANTASTIC. The vet techs (especially Leah) couldn't be more understanding and kind. My dog and I love this place
posted: 08/26/2023
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