Norwood Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
4.5 (95) 437 Walpole St, Norwood, MA 02062, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Norwood Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 | 11,713 |
| 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 |
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
I've been taking my pets here for over a decade. The technicians and doctors are always very kind to them. They scrolled appointments quite soon when I call them and email me the results and receipts within a couple of days of my visits. Have emailed PDF receipts and doctors notes makes it very easy for me to submit classrooms to my pet insurance. One of my cats is very nervous when we have to go to the vet, but one of the technicians (Eric) there is so kind to him, he calms down during the visit, and we are talking about a literal scardy cat here :p. They also still practice good covid security measures with making still required and plastic barriers all along the cash registers so it is safe when dealing with the reception. The also offer curb side assistance upon request. And this is on 06/15/22 when most places act like covid is over and have dropped all safety measures. I'm glad this place is only 5 minutes from where I live.
posted: 06/15/2022
Brought my new kitten here and from the initial visit to neutering it was one of the easiest, smoothest experiences I've had with a vet ever. Every one was so extremely nice, helpful and extremely patient with an anxious cat and an even more anxious owner. I'm more at ease knowing if I ever have a question or concern they will be able to help. I can recommend them fully
posted: 12/06/2023
They (usually) get the job done but put up a lot of hurdles to getting medications cheaper (eg from Chewy for flea/tick) - they really want you to pay extra going directly through them. Office staff not helpful, and today was the final straw - we needed them for a minor issue with our dog and they told us to just go to Tufts as they have no availability all week (it’s Monday…) Not a dependable service I guess, so we’ve made an appointment elsewhere and will be switching vet providers. I don't see how to reply to your response so I'll leave it here. It was a woman - don't recall the name - that I spoke with. If you had availability and I was told you didn't, then I'm not surprised they didn't somehow log the call. We got an appointment elsewhere and are moving on. Thanks.
posted: 12/11/2023
I have been bringing my dog here only since Covid happened. They are very professional and responsive considering the situation we have been in. He has been seen for both a sick and well visit and the staff and doctors have been very helpful and communicative. Appointments are easy to get compared to other veterinary offices from what I hear from friends and family.
posted: 02/20/2021
I’m a bit of a helicopter parent to say the least. I try my best not to be an annoying client, but sometimes I can’t help myself in regards to my fur child. Norwood animal hospital’s staff has always been so patient and lovely with the both of us, through the little “insignificant” visits to the bigger, scarier ones. I cannot praise everyone who works here enough, their considerate care for my dog reassures me every time he needs work done or needs to stay. Which happens quite a bit as he’s a senior dachshund. As someone who has worked with animals professionally for around five years now too, I can confidently say they’re some of the best of the bunch.
posted: 08/16/2023