Heritage Animal Hospital

4.6 (104)
46950 Community Plaza #102, Sterling, VA 20164, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

How to Save Money at Heritage 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:

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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FreeSoars D

Great place, great Vet and great staff. It's been awhile so my visit was probably a year ago, but Dr. Syam treated our cat as if she was his only patient. Certainly not the case, but the point being he spent so much time and care for our little girl and we knew she was in good hands. Reassuring our tender hearts that she will be ok. Though our cats were in Cascades Animal Centers care initially, on a last minute need to get our sick cat in to see someone, Heritage was the only available place, but it was close to closing time. They did not hesitate and told us to come in. Not being familiar with them, I had no choice. Though i did see that their reviews were wonderful. Boy did we luck out. Dr. Syam was super amazing and truly answered every question without rushing us. He spent ample time and you could tell that he cared very much about our cat's well being. In addition to the cat he treated, we have another cat (her sister) that will now be a patient of Heritage's. Cascades Animal Center is wonderful with a good staff, and 500 ft from our home, but I think Heritage is now going to be the place for us. The only negative was (at the time), a bunch of their dry food bags by Hill's Science Diet were expired (i saw the dates on the bags) or close to expiration, so that might need to be looked at regularly to ensure the food they offer for purchase is fresh. Having expired food on display for purchase could reflect negatively on how the hospital is run, for some, which is not the fact, because it is a wonderful place to bring your pet. Also, Shout out to Matt a Vet Asst at Heritage. I recall how kind and helpful he was, and he, too, spent time answering our questions without making us feel rushed.

posted: 09/01/2022

Tarun Gulati

This clinic has been my veterinarian clinic for the last 8 years. Excellent service. Prompt for appointments. Highly trained and compassionate doctor. My dog and I are both very happy with the services and care they provide.

posted: 08/16/2023

Honia Azizi

I took my kitten for his first checkup, the nurse (Mr. Adryan) was very nice, so knowledgeable and very patient with our kitten. He greeted us once we arrived, no wait and was super kind to us and our kitten. Then Dr. Sam came and he was very kind too. Love this animal hospital and we will bring all of our pets here from now on.

posted: 08/09/2023

Taylor Evertsen

Our little guy broke his leg this morning and we were having trouble finding a vet to take him to. I came across Heritage online, called them, and we're immediately put on the list and asked to bring him ASAP. When we arrived, they were extremely helpful and compassionate with our situation. They explained everything very clearly and made our dog feel very welcome and safe. Even though broken bones are expensive and require intense care or even surgery, the doctor and the staff were very helpful and I would highly recommend Heritage to everyone. Banfield, our primary care that we pay monthly insurance to, turned us down today and I would be glad to take my primary business to Heritage. Thank you Heritage for what you do!

posted: 08/01/2022

Amit Yadav

The staff here is superb! They’ll love your pet like their own, they really respect them. I’ve had 3 visits so far with my young pup and we’ve had nothing but positive experience everytime. Dr. Moghal and Rita will give sufficient time and attention to your pet and address all your concerns. I would highly recommend Heritage Animal Hospital.

posted: 11/20/2020