Ridge Lake Animal Hospital

4.4 (212)
1400 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ridge Lake 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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Angela Monahan

I originally reviewed on Yelp but wanted to make sure I share my experience on all the platforms because I like this place so much - I have had nothing but an exceptional and positive experience at Ridge Lake. A few months ago I realized something was off with my kitty Randal and was able to get an appointment here to check him out. Randal ended up needing to start a treatment plan for a pretty severe viral syndrome he had, and the staff here were able to give me all the information I needed, give me the comfort I needed at the time of his diagnosis, and give me some hope for his prognosis. I've continued to go to Ridge Lake for the duration of Randal's treatment for monitoring and blood work, and I'm happy to say he has been cured as of this week! Because of the kind and knowledgeable folks here, I've even moved over the medical records for my other kitty (Reston) to this clinic. Everyone is always so kind and sweet to my boys when we come in, straight to the point when it comes to their health, and always looking out for me and the kitties. It's really hard to find a vet clinic like this so I feel really lucky. If I had a better memory, I'd shout out everyone at this clinic but specifically (if I remember correctly) I've had the pleasure of interacting with Emily, Dr. Credit, Dr. Cherness, Jose, Raye, Kyana, and Jeff - thank you all so much for being there for my cats (kitty pics attached for cat tax)

posted: 09/12/2023

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L C

I was referred to Ridgelake animal hospital roughly 2.5 years ago to care for my ferrets when I became a new resident to VA. Living in Fredericksburg I chose to continue bringing them to Woodbridge because of how compassionate the staff has been through the last years I’ve had with them. All of you have made the final season of their lives manageable, you’ve all been patient with us and understanding especially when time was short. Thank you for continuing to tend to this little family 💜

posted: 09/22/2023

Rebecca

Dr. Joshi and her staff were so welcoming and helpful and took their time with our two pet Holland Lops. This was their first vet visit and they were thoroughly examined and we were given lots of helpful information for caring for our pets. We're so happy we chose Ridge Lake!

posted: 05/16/2023

Todd Green

Vet is fantastic and zeroed in on out Minpin issue right away. Prescribed antibiotics and he was back up and running within a couple days. Staff is awesome too

posted: 07/14/2023

Robbin King

I want thank each of the staff members who took great care of Charlie boy, the chinchilla. I appreciate all you did for my Charlie boy. What a great knowledgeable kind supporting stuff. I would recommend this veterinarian to everybody that I know.

posted: 02/25/2023