Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital
4.4 (299) 1733 Seaside Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USAHours:
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 Ocean Isle 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 | 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.
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
Dr. Ben and Dr. Anna are great. They genuinely care about the animals they treat . They are kind and compassionate and really listen to your concerns. Me and my wife are so grateful we found ocean isle vet. Hospital. We know are pets have great people caring for them any time they need them. Highly recommend!!!!
posted: 10/03/2023
Extremely uncaring and lack sympathy and compassion during a time when my cat needed to be seen immediately due to serious medical concerns. My cat has been a patient for over 3 years and I never felt like the vet listened and took the time with me regarding my pets health. Those issues continued to deteriorate to the point that my cat was in pain and had mobility issues. I called all upset and worried, the receptionist was very cold and refused to schedule my pet. She said the veterinarian told her that I needed to take my cat to the emergency hospital in Wilmington. What is the point in establishing your animal with a vet when times of need they are not available and refuse to see them. I was very lucky and found On Point Veterinarian hospital in Myrtle Beach. It was a little further drive from OIB but my cat got excellent care and could be seen that day. The Dr spent a lot of time with me and in evaluating my cat. The staff was so kind and caring. Do not stay with a vet who do not tend to your animals needs and assist in times of need. There are other vets in the community that do truly care about your pet, Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital is not one of them.
posted: 09/22/2023
I recently scheduled an annual exam for my dog and was provided a next day appointment which I attended. However, when I received my bill upon checkout, I noticed they billed me $78 for "Examination Work-In". I was not advised of this "FEE" when I made the appointment. If so, I would've made the appointment two- weeks out, because this was not an emergency appointment. This is NOT a good business practice and in my opinion, gouging! With that said, I would like to add that Dr. Anna is wonderful and attentive.
posted: 08/31/2023
I love this Vet. Takes the time to listen to your concerns and cares. Rachel (the first point of contact) was AMAZING! My dog and I love her.
posted: 11/01/2023
Ocean isle vet is the worst vet in North Carolina period.. they’re the most unprofessional and whiny people I’ve ever met. My dog goes in for swimmers tail(dog is in pain) and go figure they pull his tail lift up on it and my dog freaks out, what do you expect. Now he has on his medical records that he has to sedated everytime he is seen, next time one of your ladies hurts in a place lift up on her and see how she likes it. Hopefully she gets sedated to be seen at her next check up… this place sucks!
posted: 10/16/2023