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Valleydale Animal Clinic

5 (436)

4680 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Birmingham, Alabama 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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How to Save Money at Valleydale Animal Clinic

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	890
4.7	ASPCA	11,646
4.9	Embrace	15,682
4.9	Fetch	2,669
4.4	Figo	2,646
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,521
4.9	Lemonade	805
3.2	ManyPets	2,356
4.6	MetLife	577
4.8	Nationwide	21,398
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.7	PetPartners	112
4.5	Pets Best	7,244
4.3	Pumpkin	1,340
4.7	Spot	6,404
4.9	Trupanion	60,501
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.

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Reviews from Google

Casper's Ghost

Would recommend no other vet before this one. First visit today, going back in a month. I felt like my dog was in great hands. We were seen by Ms. Audrey and Dr. Steph, absolutely wonderful vet clinic, I have never had a better experience. They were so sweet to not only me but my baby bear🥰 They talked about prices and made sure they weren’t going to break my bank and talked me through everything. Lots of helpful advice, and lots of positive energy.

posted: 04/19/2024

Anna Bathory

i’ve been coming to valleydale animal clinic since 2020, they were able to diagnose and treat my cat peaches easily where other clinics i had taken her to were giving me the runaround and weren’t able to diagnose her, they’ve taken care of both of my cats lovingly and with full care since, i’ve experienced their services from anything ranging from regular vaccinations, check ups, spays, and boarding of over a week, i’ve been very happy with the treatment, love, and respect they have for my girls and will always return to them for help or care when needed, they always answer the phone during business hours and always have someone there to help you with any questions or concerns you might have. 1000/10 recommend

posted: 06/12/2024

Linda Whitt

My girl Tiny loves to go to Doggy Hotel (VAC)The staff are compassionate & caring and all seem to love their positions. The Med staff is excellent & gives thorough exams and calls to express finding. I feel as if I am leaving Tiny with family. Thank you VAC staff!

posted: 05/08/2024

Abby Webb

I’ve been taking my rabbit, Pancakes, to Valleydale Animal Clinic since I moved to the area a couple of years ago. The vet tech’s and receptionist are always so sweet and helpful. Dr. Gina Davis is amazing, she goes above and beyond to make Pancakes feel as comfortable and safe as possible (and always gives him compliments, he loves compliments). Super thankful to have found such a wonderful vet office.

posted: 07/14/2024

Therese Bynum

I was referred to Valleydale Animal Clinic, in particular to Dr Gina Davis, by the Alabama Rabbit Rescue. First off, I take animal care a lot more serious than most folks… if you know me - you know that about me! Short story to make my point - a lot of folks followed Billy the Goat & my adventures trying to save him for 7 days 8-10 hours a day. BILLY THE GOAT’S experience - the family that gave him away and/or the man that claimed to have goats and left him untied in a van with the windows down at his work place off Montclair Rd… was - well just let’s just say - I check on Billy monthly to make sure he is still alive! I digress? Stay with me… So when a rabbit was dumped after Easter last year… I researched rabbits and let Thumper (his given name by his rescuer) get to know me and my family. When we got ready Connie, Alabama Rabbit Rescue lead me to the best veterinary care - I have experienced in a long time! I see a LOT of different veterinarian’s due to my furry, scaled and reptilian babies. Most recent, MY GOAT, Clarine had a double mastectomy and for many reasons, I prayed she would make it home & she did!! Now, that I have gotten to know Dr Gina Davis (exotic vet extraordinaire) & staff… Let’s just say - I know where my babies will be going for help in the future. I pass at least 10 veterinary practices on the way… to Valleydale Animal Clinic. Dr Gina Davis’s care & concern is worth the visit! Many, many thanks!!!!

posted: 03/30/2024

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