Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Dennis

3.7 (80)
79 Theophilus F Smith Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660, USA

Hours:

Monday: 12:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Dennis

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 890
4.7 ASPCA 11,646
4.9 Embrace 15,682
4.9 Fetch 2,669
4.4 Figo 2,646
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,521
4.9 Lemonade 805
3.2 ManyPets 2,356
4.6 MetLife 577
4.8 Nationwide 21,398
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 112
4.5 Pets Best 7,244
4.3 Pumpkin 1,340
4.7 Spot 6,404
4.9 Trupanion 60,501
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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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.

Reviews from Google

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Julia Nicoll

The new exotics department at this practice is AMAZING. Dr. Berg and her techs worked hard to save my guinea pig Leo’s life. They are so communicative, sent twice daily updates including photos during his stay, thoroughly answered any questions I had, and provided very in-depth explanation of his condition. This team will always be my first choice for my exotic pets. Leonardo says thank you

posted: 10/08/2023

Eric Girard

During the holiday season of 2022, I received horrible news that my best friend of 10 years had a mast cell tumor behind his eye. I can proudly say because of the great team here that he is cancer free! It took me 3 veterinarians to find someone I was comfortable with. Never once did i feel as though this was transactional. Everything was about my dogs health care. Moreover, I was very pleased with the pricing through the process. We utilized the funds available to best treat his needs without doing more or less than needed. I was very nervous, as this was my first surgery with any animal I had. I can not express how great the whole process was made through every staff member here. I must have called 20 times, and I was never let down with their comfort and expertise. Dr. Ulfelder is a highly skilled and an overall amazing surgeon. Being that the tumor was behind his eye, it was in a very sensitive spot to remove. She was able to get all of the tumor removed and not affect his blinking whatsoever! Thank you so much to her, especially, and thanks again to the staff.

posted: 03/31/2023

p walkie

Saturday afternoon, during a 3 day weekend, we had an unexpected, serious, incident with our 4 yo CordiBoi. He had a large gash under his armpit, of unexplained origin. His skin was cut down to the muscle, with the silver membrane showing. What a shock! Chaos and confusion and concern took over. What do I do? How did this happen? Do I wait til Tuesday?(obviously no, was the only clear answer) from.the moment I called, calm took over. The receptionist took all necessary info and got us right in. The vet tech was also very calm and thorough. Dr Glauberg was amazing. He asked all pertinate information and clearly explained every thing that needed to be done. From anesthesia to surgery to wound care. I felt relived our boy would be in good care. My baby boy is home tonight where ge should be, like it never even happened. Maybe the worry is part of being a pet parent. I would like to sincerely thank the team , for providing complete, expertise, and thourough care to our innocent, dependant, family member, who is well on the mend. Thank you everyone for taking care of the pet parents too!

posted: 01/14/2024

Tristan Henderson

I can not speak more highly of Dr Berg and the rest of the Zoo Exotics team at Cape Code Veterinary Specialists. When my regular vet Dr Lord @Oceanside Animal Hospital (also amazing) found abnormalities on my hedgehogs X-rays she referred me to Dr Berg and CCVS and I am so glad she did. The exotics team not only expedited our appointments due to the urgency but were incredibly kind hearted, patient, honest and treated him like their own beloved pet. This included recognizing when recovery from surgery was being hindered by stress and that he should go home early with special instructions. Veterinary care is expensive and my hedgie's care was not cheap but it could have been a lot worse both in cost and results. Everyone from reception, to radiology, to Dr Berg herself were incredible and it was worth every penny to know they were taking the best possible care of my boy and although we aren't out of the tunnel yet, we can see the light and can't be more thankful to CCVS.

posted: 12/02/2023

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My name is Kendal, I was an employee at this hospital before moving out of state. Every staff member is amazing. I miss working here! The team felt like a second family, even being the quiet one of the bunch. Anyways, I recently learned my family cat, who my Mother looks after in this area, is missing. I called them to see if anyone has brought her in, and I spoke with a lovely lady (probably going to misspell her name) Lorelei, who answered my phone call almost immediately. She was so kind and caring, and took down all of my information and said she would be in touch if she hears of any news. I wanted to write this review to let everyone know how wonderful this hospital is. The phone call just made me miss my Dennis team so much. I hope you all are doing amazing. Sendings hugs to all my friends who still work here. Xo, Kendal :)

posted: 11/30/2023