Sterling Park Animal Hospital

4.1 (76)
800 W Church Rd, Sterling, VA 20164, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Sterling Park 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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Sammy Mangos

Took my dog to this “pet hospital” due to a little lump forming on the side of his head and the doctors or nurses here didn’t even want to touch him as if he were some infectious host. They prescribed us medication that didn’t work and so the next visit wanted to give us even more medication without even analyzing my dog hands on AGAIN. Horrible experience with staff. I went to seek another clinic for help with my dog and they were happy to give him a full examination and found the cause of the mass at half the cost these people were wanting to charge me.

posted: 09/23/2023

Isabella Tippett

Absolutely horrible! I don’t know how they are still open. I brought my dog here because she had a large lump on her breast. I was informed that it was not cancerous and not to worry. Later on the lump busted open and a red liquid was coming out so I took her to an emergency room and they informed me that it was worse than what the vets here were saying and they informed me that if they did basic tests they would’ve know that. The new vet got some records sent over to them from this place and they told me that they did barely any tests yet they charged me hundreds of dollars.

posted: 09/23/2023

Stacey voloshin

Although the Dr. himself is very nice and knowledgeable I cannot put into words how incompetent and rude his front desk staff is. I was quoted a price for my puppy's appt. by one person and when I came in for the appointment it was a much more expensive amount. The front desk manager acted as if I were in the wrong and completely made me feel unwanted and like I was a problem when I asked for them to honor their quote. The girl that was handling my puppy had put a leash on her to bring her from the back up front to me and it was choking my dog so badly she coughed and threw up and the girl handling her didn't even realize it until I basically had to yell at her and tell her to loosen the leash because she was being choked!!! She was too distracted paying attention to another puppy that was in the waiting room. She apologized profusely when she noticed but she should be aware of how to handle animals considering it's part of her job. When I was about to leave I was handed a receipt that said I still owed a balance when in fact I had paid enough to have a small credit going into the next appointment. When I questioned them about this the manager got an attitude and rudely typed up a new one and handed it to me and said here's a new one the other one was wrong. If I hadnt said something or noticed it they would've re-charged me for the entire appointment. The whole experience was very unprofessional and off-putting. There are constantly new girls up front running the desk and now I understand why. This place is also considerably more expensive compared to competitors and other local animal hospitals. Save your time, dignity and money and go somewhere else!!!!

posted: 03/10/2023

Jptdf

We've had wonderful experiences with Dr Easton and his staff. Always friendly, accommodating, and helpful. We're on our second English bulldog. Everyone there is great. Recommended to our friends and they are thrilled with Sterling Park Animal Hospital.

posted: 02/28/2023

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Great experience. They fit us in quickly when we were traveling and were an absolute pleasure to take care of our dog. Couldn’t recommend them more!

posted: 03/28/2023