Canterbury Animal Hospital

4.7 (103 reviews)
195 Middletown Cir, Fairmont, WV 26554, 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 – 2:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Canterbury Animal Hospital

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.

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Looking for information about Canterbury Animal Hospital? 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.

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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

4.7

103 reviews

I feel Dr Dolly takes his time and explains everything to you and has always given me great advise and service.. Always has the animals best interest at heart..In my opinion he's the best vet in the area. I drive to Fairmont from Clarksburg to see him, been going to him for several years. He's located behind Middletown Mall, his office is always immaculately clean. The help there is fanominal too, they are always there to help me....Great business...

Feb 22, 2023

When we first went here, it was great; they were timely and compassionate. The last 2 appointments we’ve had, we’ve left because it’s been over an hour and we still hadn’t been seen. It would be a different story if they were busy, but when we got there today all of the rooms were cleared and we were the only people there.

Aug 10, 2023

We’ve taken our dogs to Dr Dolly since he opened CAH and even earlier when he worked with Dr Carpenter. TWICE I have taken one of our dogs for him to treat, expecting that they would be put down, and Dr Dolly saved them. We had a Shar-Pei who was bitten by a brown recluse. Shar-Pei’s have a very unique skin that helps protect them but in this case, caused our girl’s leg to bust open like a book. Regular treatments were not working so Dr Dolly went way outside of the box in an attempt to save her. Several weeks after daily care, she was back to being a normal dog and lived a happy life with us for 6-7 more years. This year our labradoodle pup (barely 3 years old) slowly got sick, stopped eating, etc. After running tests and trying what he could, Dr Dolly referred us to a specialist in Pittsburgh who diagnosed our pup with a rare condition called Addison’s Disease and she is doing great now with ongoing treatment here at home. Has he not researched and looked into specialty care we would’ve had to have put our girl down she was so sick. I can’t recommend this clinic enough if you have pets that you want to receive the best possible care. When our Shar-Pei was ready to cross the rainbow bridge due to old age and a couple other health issues that were untreatable, Dr Dolly had us come in after hours and he put the dog that he’d saved several years earlier to sleep. That dog was special to us and to him and we ALL cried together after she had passed. Dr Dolly cares about the pets he provides care for and I can’t think of another clinic or provider that I’d trust more than him and his staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Jun 22, 2023

We used to love Doc Dolly. Always nice, friendly, knowledgeable. The last couple visits with three different pets he was pretty rude, still knowledgeable. This last visit two weeks ago he was incredibly condescending and an all around pr!ck with very little info regarding our cat. I’m not saying our cats death was his fault, I’m not saying it’s not but we will never bring a pet back and will encourage others not to.

Feb 11, 2023

I LOVE this animal hospital. It was my cats first time going there and they were AMAZING with him and everyone was so nice!! I definitely recommend taking your pets here.

Jun 5, 2023