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Bond Vet - Watertown

4.6
537 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Watertown, Massachusetts 2024

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Bond Vet - Watertown

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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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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Lauren Johnson

These people shouldn't be trusted with animals. I brought in my obviously sick cat who wasn't eating. He was understandably guarded and grouchy. The vet and nurse were afraid to touch him and instead hid behind some feline fear free policy and said they needed to sedate him. I was ok with this and left him there because I thought being carted back and forth would be more stressful. I remained available and responsive all day. Several hours later they texted that they had been unable to administer a sedative. How is keeping a sick cat at a vet but not providing care in keeping with the Feline Fear Free policy? I asked if I should come get him. They said wait while they fill the meds, which took another hour. When I came, they gave me two types of sedatives and told me to administer them myself and come back in two days. I asked for something to help him eat, which they gave me, but they poo-pooed my concern as he had only gone a day without eating. When we got home, I decided I wasn't comfortable waiting, so my husband and I took him to a local urgent care. They saw him right away and referred him out to an ER due to concerns in his medical history (also provided to Bond). To be fair, they also wanted to sedate him but decided an ER would be better equipped to handle things. We went to an ER, which sedated him right away and found that he was in acute kidney failure. He's still there now, probably for his last night on earth. I did not have an issue with sedation, and I made this known. My main complaint is that Bond Vet didn't notice how bad his condition was and did not refer out when they found themselves unable to care for him. Instead they kept him there for hours without administering any medical care. This is absolutely unacceptable and unethical. Being a vet means showing compassion to all animals, even and especially those who are acting out of fear and pain. Bond Vet tried to avoid causing more fear, and likely caused more pain as a result. It's almost like they were trying to get consent from an animal. Of course he was afraid, because he was already in pain and had no understanding of what was going on. Avoiding fear shouldn't get in the way of providing medical care, but in the case of my cat, it did. Would his outcome have been better if he had gone to the ER sooner, I don't know, but he at least wouldn't have suffered for hours at Bond's office.

Bobbie Richards

Brought my kitty here for a checkup and vaccines and it was a truly delightful experience! The office is clean and pleasant, and we were immediately taken to an exam room after checking in for our appointment. Everybody we spoke to was kind and they were so gentle with my cat. I appreciate how transparent they were ahead of time with costs for the vaccines and any other tests we could’ve gotten. They also had loads of free treats and little toys—my cat was happy that they had a Churu to feed her on the exam table, and she’s been obsessed with her new St. Patty’s catnip toy ever since we got home :-) Hopefully she won’t need the vet for a while, but if anything happens we’ll definitely be bringing her back here!

Lori Beberman

We are fostering a new little dog after losing our Chiahuahua to kidney failure, so wanted to have a health check before adopting her. We were treated with great care and professional service. We would highly recomend Bond Vet and Dr. Breanna Beberman and team!

Emily Phan

We had to go here last minute as our usual vet was closed, and what a WONDERFUL staff and experience! They accommodated our sudden request (puppy had swallowed a lot of plastic). The space is really clean and comforting, and each staff member was so kind and warm to us (and especially to our nervous pup). It was late - close to their closing time - and yet Savannah made sure to stay and answer any questions we had and to explain everything. Highly recommend.

xintong lin

Bond Vet has clearly put a lot of effort into cultivating their ambiance, but unfortunately, it feels like they've sacrificed their primary mission: to provide professional and competent veterinary care. Instead of emphasizing aesthetics, I wish they would prioritize recruiting skilled veterinarians. I am looking for a vet not a grooming spa after all. The vet was incompetent and unprofessional, won't go there again! The costs here are exorbitant – a simple health exam runs $95, basic lab work ranges from $105-125, and a vaccine costs almost $100. It's as if the focus is on the décor and overcharging rather than genuine care for our pets. I came in expecting a quality vet clinic, not an overpriced grooming spa. A truly disappointing experience.

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