Veterinary Referral & Critical Care
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Veterinary Referral & Critical Care
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Veterinary Referral & Critical Care? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,235 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,981 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,931 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,381 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,330 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,728 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,364 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,870 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,609 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
206 reviews
I can't say enough about this place. My dog got kicked in the head by a horse and almost died and they saved her life. They also did a beautiful skin graft surgery on another dog who got a piece of wire wrapped around her leg and had Scar Tissue build up. They are compassionate caring and reasonably priced
Aug 8, 2023
Long ago, VRCC saved the life of my young lab who had been poisoned. For a relatively decent price ($4K) they did what probably few others could: sent bloodwork to poison experts, performed blood transfusion and kept my pup on IV’s for almost a week. Recently, VRCC saved my new rescue who needed multiple toys removed from his stomach. That process was a very difficult process yet flawlessly executed by VRCC staff. As a foster for several rescue charities, I have often waited 8-48 hours for vet service and no longer can find good local vet service—having to go to DC area or Virginia Tech in Blacksburg for urgent appointments for my many dogs. COVID blew up the vet industry with everyone adopting pets and then returning them pair-COVID. Given the state of the vet industry in our area with so many staffing issues, VRCC continues to work hard to do everything they—and few others—can. Prayers to all the patients and kudos to all VRCC vet staff. Thanks for filling an extremely important and more and more difficult need ❤️
Jul 2, 2023
DO NOT COME HERE! i came in due to my cat having a urinary blockage. i should’ve remembered her name but the lady who was asking me questions as they were checking my baby, made me feel like it was completely my fault. which there is no specific cause to urinary obstructions. she was super rude and talked down on me. they offered to do a procedure for a couple thousand dollars. which i ended up doing at a DIFFERENT facility who offered a way lower price. my cat also GOT FLEAS from this facility. i know this for a fact because a week prior i went to my primary vet and got a flea treatment done and checked for fleas. these guys ONLY CARE ABOUT THE MONEY!!
Apr 24, 2023
VRCC was absolutely wonderful to me and my dog. They took us in and were so kind and understanding of our needs and took immediate action. While it was a extremely scary situation Dr. Ditzler and Dr. Naff took the best care of him that they possibly could while giving me the upmost sympathy. He is a healthy boy and back to normal now. I highly recommend this practice and I cannot thank them enough for saving my dog's life!
Jun 8, 2023
We took our dying pup on July 4th. it was very busy and staff took pup for care immediately though it took hrs for vet to talk to us but our pup was taken care of while we wait. they had nonstop sick pets and staff maintained professional and kindness throughout. we ended up euthanized our pup the next day. Vet was patient explaining my pup illness despite working throughout the nite and staff was running around making sure pts were taken care of. waiting time has been long but cant complain as there are so many pets to tend to. but you prioritize taking care of pet needs first and discuss later to ensure every pt discomfort is tend to which is the most important for pet owner.Thank you so much for being there for our sick pets and heads off to you for ur kindness and patience and professionalism even on a crazy holiday night and God bless you all.
Jul 5, 2023