Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital

4.5 (318)
3703 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Good Shepherd 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:

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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K KS

Dr. Sarah and her staff are exceptional! We had an urgent need for a complicated spay, and Dr. Sarah got us in quickly, and the surgery was a success. The follow-up care was wonderful. The 12 hour round trip was worth every minute💜

posted: 07/01/2023

puddlessir

I called Good Shepherd everyday to see if my dog was okay, but they lied to me. I would post pictures of her wound but it may be too graphic for public, please email me about this at puddlessir@gmail if you’d like to see the wound my dog sustained while in their care. They wouldn’t have a vet look at her until I came to pick her up. I was told they were “doing me a favor” by not charging me an office visit. I was still charged $150 for medication to treat the wound she sustained *under their care*. Also a staff member looked directly at me and told me they gave her a bath that morning, but she was caked in feces that needed soaked off. This business does not care about the well-being of your pets. Avoid this “veterinary hospital” at all costs.

posted: 07/19/2023

Kaz Turpen

I board my dog when we have to go out of town. He's well taken care of & gets a bath before I pick him up. Also can do nail trims and vaccinations when needed. Prices for boarding are fantastic!

posted: 08/01/2023

Karanna Bostic

The front staff is great. Sarah sucks. She had her child in the exam room touching my animals. She wanted me to leave my female cat there over night for a spay the next day. It felt like she was trying to kidnap my cat. I took her home and canceled the appointment that was pushed on me. Sarah was greedy and unprofessional. She tried shaming me for my male cats UTI and said my house stinks because of it. You’d think she (the owner) would be nicer since she seems to need money coming into her business.

posted: 06/12/2023

Lindsay Brennan

I am beyond frustrated with this office. They have been behind for years and always have an excuse. I was there for a scheduled appointment at 9:30 and still hadn’t seen a vet by 11. I went out to inquire and was told Dr Currey often runs behind. If you’re behind at 9:30 am repeatedly, then you are the problem. The facility isn’t clean, the staff is hit or miss, and they’ve added a 3.75% charge to credit cards but the only notice I saw of that was in the exam room (so not time to come prepared with a check or debit card). It’s fine if you want to take a half day to get a vaccine for your dog, but if you want your time to be at all considered then don’t go here. I mentioned this to the owner years ago but clearly there has been zero change. We’ve been with this vet for almost a decade but finally switched after today.

posted: 04/12/2023