Alderson Veterinary Hospital
4.4 (61) 2292 Alta Dr, Alderson, WV 24910, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Alderson Veterinary 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:
| 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.
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
My black lab’s way across the bridge was not easy because there was no communication and no kindness for her OR us. The first thing anyone asked was about money, they were rude about us asking for prints, and didn’t smile at her or let me be visible to her so she could at least see one friendly face on the way out. Whether due to a lack of communication or not, I was and still am (10 days later) sure they were going to let her sit there in her own pee until the cremation service came to get her. When we tried to ask for help, no one was around, and then when we found someone we were basically told to leave. My partner had to pick her up off the floor because she deserved to be left with some dignity in tact. I don’t trust them, we are immediately removing our other dogs from their care.
posted: 07/06/2023
Dr. Angie is so awesome! We brought our 6 week kittens for a checkup and deworming and she was so awesome with them. It’s so nice to see a vet loving on your pets as much as you do! She was so friendly and described everything so that we knew what was going on. In the end, our babies left better than they came. We will definitely be coming here for our vet needs when we transition our lives down here.
posted: 08/31/2022
My husband and I had a great experience with Alderson Veterinary Hospital and its staff. Dr. Clark is a kind, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable veterinarian. She provided expert guidance regarding the health of our flock of sheep at a very affordable rate. We look forward to continuing business with her and her team in the future as we scale up our operations. I highly recommend this veterinary practice to anyone in the area.
posted: 03/03/2022
This is the absolute BEST vet around!!! No where around would get me in on emergency but they did without any hesitation. Couple hours later my dog is already doing better. They really are amazing people there. They also called few hours later to check on her progress. They care about your babies like you do❤
posted: 04/01/2021
I'm rather new to the area and took my chi to Dr Angie last week for a first visit. She and her staff were really nice and she came out to my car to explain the treatment plan for my dog. I was pleased that she wanted to start with simple treatment first rather than run a lot of tests just for the money. She'll recheck him in 10 days. His visit with prescription was at least 1/3 of what I'm used to paying!!
posted: 08/09/2020