Cumberland Valley Veterinarian: Dfolan Jennifer M DVM

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17747 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Hagerstown, Maryland 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Cumberland Valley Veterinarian: Dfolan Jennifer M DVM

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?

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Katherine Gable

My dog had emergency surgery and follow-up care was done at Cumberland. Repeated requests for $300 lab work (total $900 not including prescriptions) and other costs seemed more than necessary. Zero care was shown that she had just gone through thousands of dollars of emergency surgery. A few weeks after telling us the blood work finally came back negative we took her in because of dermatitis. Doctor wasn't even the one who stayed in the room talking with my husband, it was the vet tech who got very angry when I didn't call her a nurse. She provided us with a bill of almost $500. It seems if they had shown any care towards the family and the dog they would have talked with us about measures we could take to try to control the dermatitis before we started reaching into the $500 bills. They gave no options for other care, they didn't really discuss her care, the vet tech wouldn't even look at her skin to look at the issue so it was hard to discuss the matter. I give this practice a one because not only do they not thoroughly discuss what's going on with the dog they also don't seem to care that some families would like to know what options there are. If the vet tech had simply looked over Bella's history I would hope she would have discussed with us all the options we could consider taking with regard to the dermatitis and not simply give us only one option and the most expensive option. I want a vet and a vet team that truly cares about the health of my dog and works with the family to make sure that help can be provided.

posted: 11/15/2022

Yvonne Myers

Would not sell me a bag of prescription dog food that was impossible to get anywhere else in Hagerstown because my dog was not their patient. I had to drive to Frederick the next day to purchase this medically necessary food for my diabetic dog. Will never use this office.

posted: 08/05/2022