Bay Area Veterinary Surgery
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Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Bay Area Veterinary Surgery? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,235 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,981 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,931 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,381 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,330 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,728 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,364 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,870 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,609 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
48 reviews
My dog jumped off the back porch, screamed in pain, went limp, and eventually started putting weight on his leg again. He didn’t walk without pain for several weeks. Our regular vet referred us to Dr. Dassler who couldn’t see us for 3 months…Fine, we’ll wait for the specialist so we can feel better about moving forward. At the appointment, Dr. Dassler proceeds to lecture me on how “there is nothing to diagnose”, the radiographs didn’t merit his surgical expertise, and in a round-about way said that it was a waste of his time for me to bring my dog in now because he’s walking. Look, if I could have, I would’ve been here 3 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE INJURY HAPPENED. Just because my dog isn’t lame or limping TODAY doesn’t mean the injury didn’t happen. He also rhetorically asked me: “if you injured yourself and then those symptoms went away, would you still go to the doctor?” Of course I would! Aren’t we supposed to be proactive about health and injuries? Isn’t it doctors who then later lecture us when we don’t get injuries or symptoms looked at when they present? It felt like I was being lectured on how idiotic it was to bring my dog to see an orthopedic specialist for something that happened months ago. Guess what? We didn’t want to be there either, but I’m not a doctor and I can’t determine if an injury is nothing to be concerned about anymore. Also though: we were REFERRED to this practice. My vet thought it warranted further investigation! My guess is that this guy is a fantastic surgeon, but this interaction was so bizarre and off putting. Also, his nurse and scheduler both seemed miserable. It was an all-around not-so-great human interaction experience. Do not go to this practice unless you have the knowledge beforehand that it’s worth Dr. Dasslers time.
Aug 28, 2023
Dr Dassler was excellent. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and answered all questions thoroughly. My dog's surgery was successful, the staff were friendly and professional, and the facility is nice as well.
Oct 26, 2022
My cat Tag was having breathing problems and couldn't walk. He quit moving on the way there and they tried to do CPR. he didn't make it. The staff was very professional and caring and I believe really felt bad. I recieved a sympathy card a few days later.
Oct 25, 2022
If I could give 0 I would. They don't care. They pretend they don't get the referral and you have to have it resent 10x or just take it yourself. What business doesn't have a working fax machine? They make you wait months for an appt. and then cancel on you when you show up. Gave me a bogus excuse said I didn't respond to the text. I definitely did. Then they tell you that you have to wait months again for another appointment. The receptionist was rude and unbothered that my appointment was canceled. Will be driving my dog to any other place no matter how far it is.
Aug 11, 2022
Well this is unfortunate to write because I’m sure the other surgeons are awesome. But Dr Christine Watson was not... my girlfriend brought our pit bull Willow in to see what needed to be done to help our dog... and she knew absolutely nothing. They took our dog to the back and tore her fur off the area and the skin that came with it. The before and after photos are horrendous and our dog is in sooo much pain. She claimed Willow growled at her when she touched it, however I can highly suggest she didn’t. She’s the sweetest dog and Dr Watson kept making comments degrading her as a pit. When you’re tearing skin off who wouldn’t react poorly? It looks ten times worse than it did when we brought her in. We paid over $100 for her to not read our files or give any care about our dog. Now we have to find another place that’ll take her and do her surgery. I do not recommend Dr Watson if you go to this establishment. I suggest the others who are more educated and care even if you have a pit or not. The dog is in enough pain and didn’t deserve to have her skin tore. Below I have posted before and after... ridiculous!!! They should have at least told her they were doing so. Talking about how aggressive pits are yet... look how aggressive she was.
Mar 5, 2020
Veterinarians in Yorktown, Virginia
Animal Emergency Center
2025 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 895-7555
Animal Eye Care Associates
1120 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 873-9060
Animal Medical Care Center
2816 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 867-8808
Bay Area Veterinary Surgery
1120 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 596-7100
Grafton Animal Hospital
449 Grafton Dr, Yorktown, VA 23692, USA(757) 384-9399
Hampton Roads Veterinary Procedures Center
1215 George Washington Memorial Hwy E, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 300-5613
Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic
3440 Hampton Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 865-6510
Peninsula Animal Referral Center
1120 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA(757) 874-8115