Animal Care Center Of Salem

4.7 (185)
1035 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

How to Save Money at Animal Care Center Of Salem

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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Jo Stone

Service, courteous, respectful, considerate care to me and Sir Henry. I brought Princess Mary to get checked because something was wrong with her and her Vet did not pick it up. I brought her here to Animal Care of Salem and the Doc found it and told me the bad news. Princess had Pancreas Cancer. Because they found it we are able to help her through this process for proper care, love and quality of life. Thank you Again thank you all, Staff and Doctors for keeping Sir Henry Groomed, Happy and Healthy. He is getting old, but he is still healthy and happy because of your care and helpfulness. THANKYOU ALL.! He keeps me walking also.

posted: 06/19/2023

Cara Taylor

We had a senior pup that needed end of life care. Their care and compassion of our guy AND of our family was above reproach. We've since had our other pets cared for here and are very pleased with how much they truly care for our pets.

posted: 04/20/2023

Amber Raines

The staff at ACCS are excellent! Everyone there is extremely friendly and the service is wonderful. I take my dogs to daycare there several days a week and they are treated with so much love! Highly recommend ACCS to anyone looking for a veterinary office.

posted: 06/09/2023

Emily Blackwell

Love the staff and so does my sweet boy

posted: 08/16/2023

Sarah Brown

In short, I cannot say enough good things about this vet office and their entire staff. They are attentive, friendly, make you+your pet a priority, and truly care about the pets they see in their clinic. Not to mention, my dog absolutely adored everyone! I don’t live in Salem, or even in Virginia- I came down from Massachusetts and my dog was in need of vet care (tweaked her leg on the 12 hour drive down) so I took her here. I can’t even count the amount of times I told the vets how much I wish I lived in Virginia so I could bring my dog here for her medical needs!! Everybody there is incredible and if you live close enough to take your pet here for their care, consider yourself LUCKY! I went to Salem for a dog show, and for three days I brought my girl to them for laser therapy. The remaining two days of our trip, the vets would come find us at the show just to check on her, ask how she was doing, and seeing what they could do to help. They were able to prescribe her with some medication for pain management while she healed as well, and when I went to pick it up they even gave her a free toy and bag of treats. They seriously went above and beyond, and all for a patient they knew they would never see again. If that’s how they treat a temporary patient, I can only imagine how they treat their permanent ones. My biggest thank you to the staff, you are all incredible. If I could give you a million stars, I would. PS- Lucy misses you ❤️

posted: 08/12/2021