Vetco Vaccination Clinic
3.6 (5) 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza Ste 110, Sterling, VA 20166, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How to Save Money at Vetco Vaccination Clinic
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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
I have used the Vetco services at the Sterling Petco several times with no problem. But I had a horrible experience recently. We had to wait for almost an hour even though we had an appointment not because they were overly busy but simply simply because the staff were moving at a sloth’s pace. But the icing on the cake for me was how unprofessional and seemingly untrained the vet and her assistant were! I have two dogs that both needed heartworm tests. Neither the vet nor her assistant seemed to know how to properly restrain a dog to draw blood or just handle an animal in general in a veterinary setting. One of my dogs is very large. He is friendly but even a friendly dog could have a negative reaction in an environment with so many sensory triggers. Everything is done in the open at the front corner of the store. I was a vet assistant for many years and the way my both of my dogs were handled shows a serious lack of training. While my dogs did not bite or snap they did both did abruptly whip their heads around in a way that expressed their anxiousness. I will no longer use Vetco for services and I encourage them to better train their staff for everyone’s safety.
posted: 07/14/2025
I'm glad to have been able to get the 3-year rabies vaccine for our cats, and at very short notice. The online scheduling flexibility was essential, since there was a wreck on 66 (as we headed out!), which meant re-routing and potentially adding to trip time. I think were told - incorrectly, though - that the 3-yr Vanguard vaccine used *wasn't* adjuvanted, since only the Purevax is truly non-adjuvanted. However, time was of the essence; and it's better for us to get our semi-feral vaccinated as infrequenlty as possible as he's difficult to corral in a carrier. Good job to the vet and vet tech, too, for working with a cat that can't have eye contact...and believing us when we said 'cover his head and he'll be ok." Vetco clinics are a good choice when we need vaccinations, but can't wait for the regular vet to have appointment availability.
posted: 10/22/2024
The doctor and staff are lovely. I had a 4:40pm appointment and was not seen until 5:10pm. Other than that I enjoy visiting with the other pet owners. The doctor is wonderful- very personable and thorough.
posted: 03/27/2024
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