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Animal Care Center Kennel: Farrer Catherine DVM

Animal Care Center Kennel: Farrer Catherine DVM

4.6 (28)

4385 U.S. Hwy 17 S, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

Best Pet Insurance in New Bern, North Carolina 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animal Care Center Kennel: Farrer Catherine 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.

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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

Steven Burgess

First time visit with my new Puppy. Dr Weshefsky conduct a thorough examination of Connie and provided some much needed information. We had Connie vaccinated, examined, and micro-chipped without the slightest whimper.

posted: 03/14/2017

Pam Peralta

I visited this Care Center for the first time with my puppy. I was greeted with very friendly, professional staff waiting to help with my paperwork and the problem I was having. Even though this was my first time here, I was extremely impressed with the office staff, technicians, and the doctor. I was given full explanations and education on different flea and tick meds by the office staff and the technicians were great with my puppy, giving her the services she needed to diagnose her problem without her even knowing what they had done. She took it as all playtime :) I was impressed with the doctor and her friendly, very professional explanations of causes of my dog's problem and what can be done. I am very glad I took my dog to these people and I feel like I can totally trust them with the care of her and will be taking my other dog to them also. I left feeling very good that I found such caring people to care for my extended family. My dogs are my heart and I don't trust them to just anyone....but, I must say that they have found a home for their care and I will recommend this Animal Care Center to everyone!

posted: 11/01/2015

Karen Hajeck

We have recently moved to New Bern, and we wanted to find a veterinary practice where our Labrador retriever would be well treated. Fortunately, Animal Care Center of New Bern is very close to where we live! Our first visit surpassed any expectations we had. Dr. Steven Stelma was great; he took time to get acquainted with our dog before examining him, spent a lot of time with us, discussed our current concerns, and we left feeling that our canine family member was in great hands.

posted: 05/26/2015

Elise Medenbach

Great service for many years at Animal Care Center. Wonderful loving staff for all your pets. I have pet sitters so I do not board my pups. We use the Vets and Vet Techs. Five star all the way!

posted: 05/20/2019

Henry Lewis

Our 3 cats have been going to Animal Care Center since 2007, when we had a terrible experience with a different vet center in New Bern. The doctors have been very professional and caring and we have had no problems or complaints about price or performance.

posted: 10/29/2015

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