Animal Health Care

4.6 (10)

545 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Virginia Beach, Virginia 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animal Health Care

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

Jose C

I've been taking my golden retriever, Buddy, to Dr. White since 2004 and my beagle, Lightning, since 2009. Both Buddy and Lightning are living happy, healthy lives because Dr. White has never steered me wrong with their care. He gives me great advice on caring for my dog and I fully trust him to continue treating them. Additionally, the veterinarian technicians are very friendly and hospitable and do everything they can to accommodate their clients. I highly recommend Dr. White and his staff at the Animal Health Care Clinic

posted: 03/04/2015

Patrick P

Well, after reading a couple of decent reviews on other sites I decided to give the animal health clinic a chance. Big mistake. The receptionist was wonderful and super friendly but Dr. White was a different story. We just moved here two weeks ago from Omaha, NE. There were some misunderstandings with the vaccination record of my dog and her Heartguard medication and Dr. White was not a big fan of what I had been doing under my other vet. I generally give our dogs their yearly vaccinations myself instead of the vet doing it. Dr. White actually got in a huge argument with me in his waiting room about how I shouldn't be doing that and it is illegal to do. Not in Nebraska and not in Nevada where I had lived either and honestly I don't think it is illegal here either, but being new here I won't argue that (he eventually backpedaled on that one).... Really had a little scorn in his voice when he spoke of my vet in Nebraska. I had a full shot record but because I didn't know what exactly Leptospirosis was (but I know they should be vaccinated against it, which he even agreed that he would give it to them as well) he didn't feel that I should be giving them the vaccine. Needless to say after a 10 minute argument with my two young children there the entire time I took my record and walked out and will not be going back. I would not recommend Dr. White to anyone. He seemed reasonably competent as a veterinarian but really spoke down to me about caring for my animals (didn't like the brand of vaccines that I had been giving my dogs) and actually charged what I thought was a high price for the services provided, especially considering the way that he spoke to me. I figured I might get a discount after that.

posted: 08/26/2013