Coastal Pet Clinic
4.8 (124) 56 Ireland Rd, Bayboro, NC 28515, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Coastal Pet 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 | 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
An outstanding organization. From the 5 star service you get from the front staff, to the technicians, to the Vet assistants to the doctors. You can be assured your animal (you loving fur baby) is in great hands. I highly recommend as does Ripken my giant German Shepherd.
posted: 02/28/2023
Nice vet. However the staff is questionable. Chick with the piercing and tattoos likes to be snide, then they whine when one stands their ground. Way over priced and perceived to be on the greedy side, quite so. The vet himself isn't in any way starving, a bit on the obese.side.... partially why they are expensive, over priced....... many compla8n about this..... find a different vet.... vets in Kinston are bynfar better and more reasonable. Seriously consider the Kinston vets 9ver these guys. You'll only get angry.
posted: 05/23/2023
My vet is fantastic and a wonderful doctor.She got my baby Princess back on the road to a wonderful well life.Thank You Coastal Pet Clinic
posted: 05/03/2023
Another great experience with the staff today!! We brought our sweet girl in, and the thoroughness and care Dr. Mercer gave was wonderful! She is a fantastic addition to the clinic🙌♥️
posted: 12/07/2022
As always great care! Best vet we have ever used. Great staff. Small practice always willing to help!
posted: 01/14/2021