AVUE - Affordable Veterinary Ultrasound, Endoscopy, and Internal Medicine

4.7 (37)
5293 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at AVUE - Affordable Veterinary Ultrasound, Endoscopy, and Internal Medicine

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 2025
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.

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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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Dorothy

My pup is currently in treatments there for Lymphoma. I feel like the truly care about their fur patients. They are so gentle with Lash and I am thankful. Appointment availability has been perfect as well so far as well

posted: 03/29/2025

DavidM

The absolute best experience compared to any oncology doctor in hampton roads, including blue pearl. Not only is AVUE affordable for chemotherapy, but the staff is empathetic to your situation and everything is explained in great detail to support the decisions that you make through the process. Weve been treating our pup for a year now and have thoroughly enjoyed bringing our pup here to AVUE.

posted: 04/26/2023

Jim Meincke

Our pup got so sick and we couldn't get a good diagnosis until we got into AVUE and saw Dr. Berdoulay. He confirmed a preliminary cancer diagnosis and explained several times what our options were. Treatment wasn't going to be an option so we made the choice to send our boy over the bridge so that he wasn't suffering any longer. Dr. Bordoulay continued to contact us after we made the decision as the biopsy's were confirmed by lab results. He contacted our normal vet with the results and news that we said goodbye. I wish we never had to meet but his compassion and caring were what we needed. The staff is fantastic too!

posted: 09/08/2023

Kasey Kush

I love this practice. My story did not have a happy ending but this practice made the process as painless as could be. I was able to spend as much time as I wanted with my dog before we put her to sleep. Nichole was a god send. She made everything perfect. We had blankets and cozy items. When our poor dog first got sick, they fit her in first thing the next day. I can't thank them enough for their compassion and caring.

posted: 08/14/2024

Emily Dixon

I understand, I should have cancelled sooner. I had strange circumstances and apologized. Regardless, this isn’t about me…it’s about helping pets. Our dog has seen a specialist already, and other vets for this same issue, so we are trying to use the least invasive/expensive route, hence the late conversation with my husband, leading to a last minute cancellation. My dogs condition has improved and is no longer needing a specialist, at this time, until we move forward with more simple tests now that her emergent symptoms were addressed by the first specialist. I am an understanding person and I agree it is my fault, but to just say “we will not help Sable EVER because of you not cancelling 48 hrs ahead of time(this is the only time I’ve done this) seems kind of personal and aggressive. As a specialist you should pride yourself in wanting to solve medical problems for animals while being understanding of unforeseen circumstances, especially in a military town. I’m not a rude women, but my dog is, and she as a re tired canine gives you guys a thumbs down for empathy and understanding. Any who, they might be great vets, I’m not sure, I’ll never have the chance to properly review them now.

posted: 09/10/2024