Waldorf Animal Clinic
4.3 (211) 2242 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Waldorf Animal Clinic
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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,899 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,699 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,482 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,623 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,226 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,388 |
| 3.9 | MetLife | 776 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.1 | Pet Assure | 14 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 13,102 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,733 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,296 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 61,037 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,919 |
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
According to their website to book an appointment, you have to give them a date and time that you would like to book an appointment and they will get back to you with the closest dates and time available. That was weird to me, but I still did it because my dog is in need of help. Over a week and a half passed and I never received an email from them. I called once with no response and called again today and was told that their website is wrong and it is something that they don’t practice anymore, but no one has updated their website. They are very unprofessional and how they handled the appointments and they are Very nonchalant when you call them about your concerns
posted: 08/06/2024
We took our dog to the Waldorf Animal Clinic to have his right hind leg looked at as he kept limping on it ONLY when he gets up. They found the fatty mass there so they wanted to do the surgery right away AND than test that mass out.... Like really?? They also wanted to do an annual bloodwork because they considered him "senior" as he's a 7 yr old husky...and to help his joints they wanted to do $120 a month injection......yeah no! So I took him to the vet on Andrews AFB (as we're military family) they were WONDERFUL and they did a shot on our dog to get a sample of that fatty mass on his right hind leg and suggested to give him Cosequin for his joints and exercise. They don't see the need to do annual bloodwork unless if medically necessary. They won't do the joint injections if he got worse in his movement with his joints. They were like, "He's otherwise a healthy dog, no need for all that stuff." They saved us over $600+ never again will I do go Waldorf Animal Clinic! All they see is $$$ and not truly helping our pets.
posted: 08/06/2024
I gave this some thought as it’s been a month since my visit. Very easy to get an appointment. The. Receptionist and vet were professional the techs were not. No communication skills at all they argued over who would attend to my pet. As the girl did not like dealing with old people. I’m 66 so that’s me. The male tech attended to my dog and barely even spoke missed his vein doing bloodwork. Good manners and upbringing Are lacking at this place
posted: 03/11/2024
Thank you to Dr. Massenburg and company for taking great care of my cat and myself during a difficult euthanasia. They showed professionalism and compassion
posted: 08/06/2024
Another great visit today with my dog that hurt her leg and was limping horribly. Dr Murphy was very gentle with her and did a really great job. Talked about a few other things i was concerned about and took her time. Still love this place. Great place. Everyone is friendly and they are very accommodating with the schedule. My dogs can’t be separated and they make sure they can both be seen at the same time.
posted: 03/13/2024