Hardwick Pond Vet Center
4.7 (71) 895 Turkey St, Hardwick, MA 01082, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hardwick Pond Vet Center
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Love this Vet. Everyone there is very kind and compassionate. Never pushing unnecessary tests/treatments. Though booked solid, the got my cat in when she was struggling with bladder stones. We appreciate that greatly since we were very worried.
posted: 04/12/2023
My wife and I brought our new kitten to the Hardwick Pond Vet Center last week for routine vaccinations. We had stated that she had been sneezing a lot, had diarrhea and also that her eyes were ‘gunky’. The husband/wife team gave her the required vaccinations, some ointment for her conjunctivitis and an otherwise healthy overview. “A healthy kitten.” Less than a week later, she spent all day vomiting. Sunday morning it continued so we brought her to the emergency veterinary clinic in North Grafton, MA(Tufts/Cummings). The veterinarians there said she had a viral infection and sent us home with some medications. Tuesday morning our kitten died in my arms on my way back to Tufts. Why wasn’t the ‘professionals’ at Hardwick Pond able to recognize that she was sick in the first place? How does a kitten go from “a healthy kitten” to dead in my arms in a week? It just doesn’t make sense. As long-standing veterinarians, I would think that they’d be able to see any and all red flags regarding the health of an animal. We will NEVER return to this establishment again. Nor will we ever recommend that anyone else that loves their fur babies bring their loved ones to these people. I had to sit and watch my baby-girl kitten take her last breath in my lap. There was nothing I could do. But I truly believe there was something that Hardwick Pond could’ve done, but either chose not to or didn’t have the capability to recognize that she was sick in the first place. We are beyond heartbroken.
posted: 09/29/2021
I have been bringing my pets here for at least 20 years,I have always found them to be incredibly compassionate,Patricia is wonderful and always reached out on her own following up on the health of my pets after receiving treatment. I hope they never retire....buts that's not fair so , TY for everything.
posted: 03/05/2023
My concerns were dismissed with the reply of "she's 15". Doesn't help.
posted: 08/16/2023