VCA South Shore Quincy Animal Hospital
4.4 (98) 579 Adams St, Quincy, MA 02169, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at VCA South Shore Quincy Animal Hospital
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 | 11,624 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,963 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,736 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,588 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,925 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,311 |
| 4.1 | MetLife | 601 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,402 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 11,962 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,390 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,561 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,433 |
| 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
As a new customer, I love this place already. 1. Dr. Punton is awesome! He listens carefully, treated my cat gently, gave me great advices. He is also very flexible in terms of my cat’s treatment plan and willing to adjust based on my special needs. He did not try to over-treat my cat or over-sell unnecessary vaccines, which gained my trust instantly. 2. The manager here is super kind and warmhearted. I found this place online after my cat got mistreated at another vet’s. And she listened to my complaints and showed great sympathy to my cat. And she managed to squeeze me into their busy schedule on a Saturday. 3. The receptionist and the nurse are welcoming and nice. They are knowledgeable about the work, and efficient in communications. 4. The price is not bad. Medications and vaccines are all at affordable prices. 5. VCA’s mobile phone app/online system works well. I guess that’s a perk coming with the large VCA network. 6. There’s a free welcome package to new customers that includes one dose of tick/flee medication, a small bag of food and some toys for my cat. This is a plus on top of the super positive experience with the crew.
posted: 02/25/2020
A HUGE HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to Anna, Jessica, and VCA South Shore Quincy Animal Hospital. My dog ran away earlier today, and is now safely back home because of Anna, Jessica, and the team over at VCA South Shore Quincy Animal Hospital! I CANNOT thank you enough! Thank you for all that you've done to have Mochi safely back home with us!!!!!!
posted: 04/01/2022
Avoid at all costs. They call me 10 min before my appt saying that I'll be waiting for god knows how long because they have an emergency. Every time I've called VCA for an emergency they tell me to go the ER. Now...they're all of a sudden taking these visits? Something tells me they overbooked and are just now realizing it. We have to sedate our dog before any vet appt because she get's so anxious and now my poor dog is knocked out for no reason. They also tried to say they called and never heard back. I confirmed my appt last week with them, they left me a message yesterday saying to call them back if I need to reschedule and if not "SEE YOU TOMORROW". Talk about an unorganized vet clinic. Sounds about right for Quincy, MA. Staying in Brookline where they understand how to treat clients and our pets.
posted: 08/10/2023
Very unethical and unprofessional. Doctor over at this location seems knowledgeable and nice but the way this practice is managed is the problem. As a first time pet owner, there can be times when you are not sure if something is serious or just a normal behavior change as your pet is growing up. Even for such simple questions, they will not let you speak with your doctor and just say set up an appointment exam or go to urgent care. You ask the front desk on suggestions on what we should do, their answer is basically pay us for exam (if there's an opening available) or go to urgent care or emergency, basically useless. I get that they're over booked and over worked but that's no excuse to such responses. Being a primary care of your pet, sometime you just have a question for the doc and probably 2 min of their time. They're good when you're there for your scheduled visit but anything other than that it's suggest go with caution at this place.
posted: 12/12/2022
Love our animal hospital! Their new COVID precautions are great. They are asking people to stay in their car while our pets have their appointment. They're keeping everything simple, fast, and easy. Highly recommend. Although keep in mind that you need to make your appointment well in advance (maybe months!).
posted: 12/01/2020