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Rye Hill Veterinary Clinic

4.8 (221)

12317 U. S. Hwy 71, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Fort Smith, Arkansas 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Rye Hill 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?

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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

Monica Pino

Our experience was wonderful. Freddy our new member of our family received excellent care. We have scheduled another appointment for dental. So far so good. Thank you RyeHill Veterans and your amazing staff.

posted: 08/18/2023

Nicole Church

I take my dogs here and they do AMAZING with my animals!! Karma just had a recent vet visit that I was scared to take her too because of her fear aggression and let me tell you they made her visits easy as possible! The whole staff is amazing towards my animals! This is a vet I trust! They healed my German Shepard leg, and fixed his stomach problems and they explain everything they do! I have healthy happy fur babies because of this vet!

posted: 06/13/2023

Kaci Handlery

We went to a few different vets and have consistently had positive experiences with Rye Hill Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Butler is stellar and doesn’t perform unnecessary procedures - he’s willing to go against the grain and I so appreciate that as a medical professional. Highly recommend this vet office and specifically Dr. Butler!

posted: 06/16/2023

Linda Hixson

My dog was hit by a car and his normal vet was closed. I got there an hour before they closed and they would not see him. I was in a weakened state and felt unsafe to drive any further and relayed this to them and even in his state and mine they were VERY uncaring and sent us away! I would never recommend this vet because they seem more concerned with leaving on time than the welfare of animals! HATE, HATE, HATE this place! They did not tell me that over the phone as stated in their reply. I was told that if I couldn't get him there before 5 they would not see him. We were there at 4:30 an hour before they closed!! At least they didn't have to stay late, which was their major concern!

posted: 06/07/2023

Amanda Wood

Roscoe loved his new Dr's I also liked that everyone was nice and not rude. I needed a Dr's office that could completely take care of all his needs at one place. Everything was great today thanks!

posted: 04/18/2023

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