College View Veterinary Clinic

4.4 (101)
2430 Commerce Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at College View Veterinary 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:

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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Rob Collins

Even if you have an appointment be prepared to wait. On average, I wait around 45 minutes to an hour after my scheduled appointment time to be seen. They could at least let people know that it’s taking longer and why, instead of leaving them in waiting rooms well past their appointment time. I’ve experienced better waits at people doctors. In addition to long waits without apology, be prepared to pay $45 every time the vet looks at your dog for 20 seconds. Even for routine shots, there’s a $45 charge. Today was the last straw, I've since moved on from this overpriced vet. There are far cheaper solutions in the surrounding area.

posted: 07/07/2023

Gregg Colman

They were very good to my dog and made sure he was taken care of. The vet tech was great and went over all the different options for care. The vet though was kind of rude, when I would ask a question she would interrupt me to answer the question but she would answer a question I didn't ask I just stopped asking her questions and waited for the vet tech to come back.

posted: 05/16/2023

lakebottom kennels

I will NEVER understand why the receptionist insist that my grand pup needed a heartworm test when the dog was 3 days past due for his simparica Trio . First off it takes six months after a dog is bit by an infected mosquito for microfilaria to develop into heartworms there is no reason to want a heartworm test a dog that's 3 days late other than trying to rip somebody off and make more money. Then call my daughters dog bad because he didn't want his nails trimmed. I definitely wouldn't recommend this money-hungry vet it seems they care more about money than they do your pets

posted: 05/09/2023

Andrew Walling

I highly recommend this practice. I normally take my pets to Jacksonville Vet Hospital which is their sister facility. They weren’t able to get my sick dog in for a same day appt but managed to get me scheduled here instead. They warned me that a work in appt might take extra time but I was in and out relatively quickly. All the staff I’ve worked with are super friendly and seem to genuinely like working here. Dr. Thomas is also very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and will make sure you leave with the best care and information possible. I’ve already had some bad vet experiences in the area so I cannot stress enough that this is the place to take your pets. Thank you Dr. Thomas and the rest of the team!

posted: 09/01/2022

Lisa Carter

I brought my Senior dog to this clinic for the second time today, I wasn’t one of those dog owners “ expecting miracles “ on my 17 year old best friend so to say I was more than pleased with the basic exam, and realistic plan of treatment. Everyone and I mean everyone from check in to checkout was great, the Dr is not part of the routine team Big shout out to her she was an English rose( if I’m correct by her accent) the office was quiet, professional, they handled the dog and me ( with my endless talking and questions) with patience! I will return here again and recommend it highly

posted: 02/25/2022