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Dighton Veterinary Hospital

4.3
532 Somerset Ave, North Dighton, MA 02764, USA

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Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Dighton 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.

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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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C

One of the vet techs is incredibly rude and the other is disorganized/doesnt seem to know what she is doing. One of them had me drive all the way to the office to pick up a script just to tell me when I arrived it wasn't signed by the vet yet and couldn’t be picked up. Come to find out later that week it had been ready the whole time. They also wouldn’t fax my scripts to the pharmacy because of some “watermark” issue. After so many unpleasant experiences with the rude and incompetent vet techs, I had had enough and called another vet to switch. When the vet called to retrieve the paperwork the vet tech started prodding them aggressively with questions saying “what, are they switching vets now?” “They were just here Monday for bloodwork” and was simply speaking of us in an unprofessional manner. This confirmed my opinions of them and why I was making the right choice to leave. This place seems to be more for profit than anything as visits were 10min long and usually cost $250 since they push bloodwork. The vet should really look into this as she will likely continue to lose more customers due to her rude staff. After reading other peoples reviews I am ashamed I ever gave this establishment any business and let them touch my dogs

Nicole Pierce

We bring our cat here for check ups. Everyone is really nice and it’s very clean. We didn’t have to wait at all.

Mike Pimentel

This is a long review but it's important to relate the full story. Over the years, we've taken several animals, both dogs and cats to Dr. Saxon and have had reasonably good luck. However, the techs were always a bit condescending and abrupt. I always just sort of wrote it off as them having a rough day, etc. In March of 2023, one of our cats was diagnosed with diabetes by Dr. Saxon. This requires several months of glucose testing and insulin adjustments. Things were going OK and I got a call at the end of October after having a glucose level check performed and the tech told me that our cats glucose levels were low and that might mean that his diabetes was going into remission. She told me to reduce his insulin injections from 8 units 2x/ day to 4 units 2x/day and to come in in 3 weeks. I specifically asked, that's November 17th, right? She confirmed and said, "Yup, we'll see you then." and we got off the phone. On the 16th, I called the office because I wasn't sure of the time of the appointment on the 17th. When the tech (Ashley, I believe is her name) answered the phone and I asked about what time to come in, she launched into a vicious tirade about how I had no appointment and that no one told me that I did and that there was NO WAY that anyone told me to go to 4 units from 8 units and that I was wrong on all counts. She told me, "I'm going to go get the chart and see what was really said." A moment later she came back on the phone and, somewhat humbled said, "So it was me that you spoke with and I did tell you to go down to 4 units and that you needed to bring him in for a recheck in 3 weeks, which would be the 17th." When I asked her why she said all those mean and incorrect things to me, she got even more rude and insisted that I was wrong and she was right, even though she JUST verified with HER notes that everything I said was completely accurate. I kept trying to de-escalate the situation and just get a time to bring my cat in and she INSISTED on continuing to argue with me. When she finally wore herself out, she said, "OK, our next available appointment is on the 22nd, do you want a reminder call this time?" Disheartened and just wanting to end the abusive call, I agreed and we got off the phone. I made other arrangements with another vet with whom we have a good relationship and my cat is now doing better by leaps and bounds. While Dr. Saxon's heart may be in the right place, her staff is rude, argumentative and just downright mean. I thought that it might have been a fluke, but it's clear, given the other reviews here that this has been going on for some time and that Dr. Saxon doesn't care to do anything about the way her patients are treated by her staff. No wonder there are never any cars in the lot and the other vets offices are so busy.

K

Dr. Saxon is an amazing veterinarian. Honest, compassionate, and extremely dedicated to the well-being of your beloved pets. She is honest and caring. When you call for any reason, you always speak to somebody that you know, and they know you and you’re pet. The vet technicians are outstanding, they go above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns you may have. they are reassuring and well educated. Dr. Saxon and her team are overall amazing. If you are looking to take your fur babies to a great Vet hospital I Highly recommend DVH. They are excellent and did I mention the office is extremely clean! I would never take my pets to any one other than Dr. Saxon

Paige N

Dr. Saxon and the vet tech that works here are very good to my two Morkies. The vets here were not just wanting to give them shots to get their job over with, but they were petting my puppies and treating them as if they were their own. Even offered them treats, although my dogs weren't too interested. They were even willing to take in my elder cat who hasn't been seen by a vet in a few years. My other cat was too scared to get into the crate to attend her appointment, but they were understanding about her not coming in. I do plan on going back with my five year old cat to get checked and update on rabies. This is a very good vet friendly place for getting your pet updated on shots, surgery for getting spayed or neutered, and grabbing Nexguard medication's or other flea & tick requirements. It's very clean inside.

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