Belfast Veterinary Hospital
4 (82) 193 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915, USAHours:
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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Belfast Veterinary 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 | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
I can't believe these money hungry jerks kept my deposit when I couldn't make my appointment. Will research other vets. How disappointing
posted: 06/29/2023
The crew that works here are true animal lovers of all kind. They are patient and understanding with individual needs and take time to answer questions regardless of how busy they are (and they are always busy). My dogs have always been treated with love, respect, and gentleness from the team there. It has a family farm feel to the place and I love that I never know what animal I am going to see coming and going. Dr. Caputo is authentic and genuine and so grateful for her service.
posted: 06/20/2022
Its concerning to me that Belfast (and surrounding areas) have 5 animal vets and NOT one of them are accepting new patients. How is anyone able to get regular check ups for their new animals? My parents have a 13 year old dog that they would like to have checked by a vet for heart problems and possible diabetes...this dog was a patient of Belfast Vet until 7 years ago when my parents moved to Florida. They now live in Florida 6 months and in Maine 6 months. We call up Belfast Vet to have her looked at and they tell us she is not longer a patient, its been too long. Even though they saw her every year from when she was 8 weeks old until she was 7. I explained that we just needed her checked, didn't really need to be a full on new patient, just an old one revisiting. They refused! I re-explained that we think she might be having heart issues or diabetes and just wanted her tested to confirm or deny so we can make decisions on how to best care for her. We were directed to go to an emergency clinic that was FORTY MILES AWAY. I explained its not an emergency, its just an office visit because my mom and the dog will nor be back to Florida (to see vet) until September and that is too long and the dog could be suffering or die. After being EXTREMELY disappointed by Belfast Vet, in then called the other vets...little River, Blake, Seasport, and not ONE OF THEM are accepting new patients. Not one them would listen to what we had occurring and offered to help. Our only option is too spend a crazy amount of time and money to go out of Waldo County and pay for an emergency vet. For a town and county that spend so much of their funds and prides themselves on a displaying a loving, kind, and nurturing environment it must not be geared toward animals because clearly the vets in the area do not care nor have time. Then I wonder...have other vets tried to open shop in the area and get denied based on Belfasts standards of shops and business? Why is there a lack if vets in Waldo County? Why do the vets not come up with a solution to a clear and distinct problem? Why do the vets not have the compassion for an animal in need? I just hope that my moms baby Ellie is able to survive the next few weeks between now and September when we can get her down here to Florida where the vets are aplenty and would go above and beyond for a dog thatbis clearly suffering. Do better Belfast!
posted: 07/29/2022
Unconscionable behavior from these people I have a rabbit that can barely breathe with blue gums and a blue tongue they refused us saying they had already had two other emergencies this morning. Every single place around that deals with rabbits has refused us I guess our rabbit gets to die in front of our children thanks so helpful and caring of you shame on you An emergency is just that an emergency
posted: 08/15/2022
I've been taking my animals here for a couple years or more. While the care seems to be fine, it isn't excellent. I've had to ask extra questions to get them to check my animals out completely. I often get a slight attitude in all interactions with the Clinical staff (front desk staff has always been wonderful). Poor bedside manner is basically my main complaint. And when you have to pay hundreds of dollars for a basic annual canine wellness exam, it's nice to have a good experience on top of that.
posted: 10/01/2020