HomeVets Patapsco Valley

4.8 (86)
8525 Baltimore National Pike Suite E, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at HomeVets Patapsco Valley

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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Wendy W.

Dr Wolfe and Nurse Sarah have been an amazing team caring for our dog Ziggy who has an EXTREME fear of vet visits. Our visits take place in our driveway where Ziggy is most comfortable. Their approach is unique in that they gently yet firmly and quickly take control to let Ziggy know they are in charge but he is safe in their hands, all while I am within his reach. I can’t tell you how many visits we paid for with our prior vet where we left without intended vaccines or exams because the vet was afraid to upset Ziggy. HomeVets has become the only way Ziggy can receive the care he needs and I am so thankful!

posted: 09/19/2023

Ibi Keller

Sorry for the mixed review :/ Brought our dogs for annual checkups for a few years with decent experiences. Then had one visit go very badly with a near-miss that nearly harmed one of our dogs. The next day, we were able to speak openly with Dr. Russell on the phone and dissect the operational issues that led to the near-miss, so that their operations can be adjusted to prevent future issues. While we're not sure if we'll return, we still very much appreciate their willingness to better themselves and their practice and partner with their clientele for the best outcomes for our pups.

posted: 02/09/2021

Erin Erin

Love this vet office and everyone in it. I've taken all of my pets here (total of 5 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 hamster) They are extremely kind and you can tell everyone loves animals. I've had 2 dogs put to sleep here and the kindess we received is something you can't forget. They don't normally deal with hamsters but when my hamster had an emergency and needed to be put to sleep they handled that as well. My current pets are 2 dogs and 1 cat. One dog is super healthy and never needed anything extra besides annual check-ups and vaccines. The other dog has IVDD/slipped disk in his back and needs extra care. They do everything possible for him to be treated for that in office and remain comfortable. Overall this office is full of friendly people (remember everyone if someone isn't extra bubbly or as happy as can be that this is a vet office and they appointment before you could likely of been a pet being put to sleep. Also they're people we have bad days)

posted: 01/27/2023

Amber J

Super great staff and helpful! Making an appointment was super easy! The place has friendly staff but they could use some modern technology for pets notes, files and documents. The overall vibe/documents seemed outdated. I needed notes for my pet's insurance and they gave me something that looked like they wrote it on a legal pad and made a copy(no letterhead hardly legible) that concerned me. Overall I'll come back again.

posted: 12/07/2022

Tenay Benes

I am always pleasantly surprised by my new vet. The staff is very friendly and they do everything they can to fit your schedule. The vet is caring and practical; she helps me decide on a course of treatment that's within my budget. The vet techs are kind and the prices are SIGNIFICANTLY lower than the two other vets I've tried in the area. Update: They continued to serve me and my dog so well until the very end, when she died after a battle with cancer at a ripe old age.

posted: 01/27/2023