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Chaffee Veterinary Clinic

4.9 (66)

6210 Massard Rd Suite 101, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Fort Smith, Arkansas 2024

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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Chaffee Veterinary 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:

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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

D D

I have to say, the people who work here are truly wonderful. This was my first time here & this is going to be my permanent veterinarian from now on. I have to say a lot of veterinarians in this area don't really care about your pets as much as you think they do. I had an emergency & I called 5 different offices & all of them said they can see my dog next week. But when I called chaffee Veterinary Clinic, they had no problem getting me an appointment. & My dog was not the most easiest to deal with. But the patience of everyone in the office was beyond amazing. & I know when I drop my dog off for surgery, he will be in good hands.. Dr. Fouts was amazing. & very kind. & very gentle. I'm so happy everyone else in town couldn't see my dog because I found chaffee veterinary clinic. Thank you to everyone in the office. You're amazing. You have no idea how truly happy I am to find you.

posted: 08/04/2023

Josh “Mycatsonmylap” Brooks

Courtney has amazing attention to detail. She helped me register my cats microchip properly. Thank so much! The vet is very awesome as well. Very clean and professional. I would recommend.

posted: 09/15/2022

jstuar60 “Jstuar60”

We had the best experience with this vet clinic. The vet was very kind and took good care of our fur baby shadow. We have been using another local vet but they got to where all they cared about was nickel and diming us to death and not our dog so I looked elsewhere when our dog got sick. Dr Fouts was very nice to our dog and made sure he was examined well to figure out the issue. Also with the price we paid and having to have an X-ray I felt it was very reasonable.

posted: 01/18/2023

Connie Jackson

This is a five-star facility for me and my pets. I can always get in quickly if needed. Dr. FoutsIs amazing and thorough and does not talk down to you. I highly recommend this facility

posted: 03/06/2023

Debbie Davis

Very honest about my dog, explained everything to me about her condition why he wouldn't do surgery. They are genuinely concerned about your animals health and my wallet.

posted: 01/23/2023

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