Brookeville Animal Hospital
4.8 (101) 22201 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Brookeville 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 | 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.
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
This is the place to go if you want the best in pet care in or around Montgomery County. We have brought 5 of our precious pups there over the past 23 years, & without exception, have always gotten the finest care, hands down...BUT...bring your wallet, 'cause they charge additionally for this high level of care! I know that I should be grateful, & shouldn't complain, but just the other day, one of my pups wasn't feeling like himself...not eating, acting a little lethargic, so we called to get him in for a look see...no problem...they had 1 appointment left...great. We got a call 2 minutes later telling us that there'd be an extra "$20 emergency fee" charged for that last, same day appointment. I find this offensive that, on top of their top priced services, they have to "add on" this extra fee. Their R/X charges are very high as well, often as much a 3 & 4 times what reputable, on line company's charge. This takes away from the positive, caring nature of the local, "family" practice as I have always know it to be, & makes me feel like it's just another business trying to increase their bottom line. I'm sorry to have to say this, but it's just how I feel when something like this occurs. My poor pup isn't feeling well...and they have to "add on" fees to their already top shelf office visit charges. I know that I shouldn't take it personally but... It has just come to my attention, that this once very traditional, local, hands on, "family" practice, was bought out about 5 years ago by a North American conglomerate called VetCor, a $66 million dollar a year giant in the veterinary care industry. Now I understand this a little better...leave it to BIG BUSINESS to mess up a great thing... Fantastic service, skilled practitioners... high end billing practices...you have to decide...
posted: 09/27/2023
Our dog likes to bark a lot. This office was extremely pleasant & patient waiting on him to settle down. A very pleasant experience!
posted: 09/02/2023
Don’t come here for routine care. I am not complaining about the care we have received. It’s been very good, hence the three stars, but the overcharging at this office is so extreme it causes me to question whether the vet actually cares about the animals or about the animals of people so rich they don’t blink at $86 per single dose of vaccines. We were quoted up to $1,000 for a spay of a 12 lbs dog. I knew I thought that was ridiculous, so I started looking at other options, ALL of which were at least several hundred cheaper for the top estimate. Imagine my surprise when the initial visit, vaccines, and pre-surgery bloodwork came to over $1,000 as well! I wish I had known these prices in advance. I could have paid less than half that without driving more than ten minutes or using a low-income clinic. I don’t like seeing hardworking people taken advantage of because of how much we love our pets and trust veterinarians in general. This place’s price gouging is just wrong. If you have an emergency and are more concerned with quality than cost, maybe it would be worth paying three times more for peace of mind that you got excellent care. Otherwise, go somewhere that won’t take half to all of your paycheck in one routine visit.
posted: 10/18/2022
They really went the extra mile for my animals! We had an emergency and one of the vets stayed late to wait for our arrival. Despite Corona virus, the visit was efficient, quick and they even called to follow up. We are VERY appreciative!!!
posted: 08/12/2020
I have been a client for over 10 years. We love Dr. Rowan. We are able to get in a see a vet for a sick appointment quickly! they text or email to follow up about pets after an issue. The staff especially Aurora is so helpful and caring! Prices are totally reasonable. Only wish the drive to Brookeville was not so long.
posted: 10/12/2021