Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at Dixie Trail
4.7 (108) 3044 Medlin Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USAHours:
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: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at Dixie Trail
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
Our cat had a great time there and got all cleaned up. They are very on top of communicating with us on the plan. We will be back when Dave needs another haircut.
posted: 11/05/2023
Oak Heart Vet Hospital has been an amazing resource for our pet bunnies over the years. Dr. Brown is a calm and gentle soul, and very knowledgeable about rabbits and she genuinely cares. I appreciate that she doesn't jump to evasive procedures like some other vets would and provides extra knowledge for bunny care. We just had an opportunity to meet Dr Rochte and he was very understanding and has a very thoughtful and caring demeanor. He was very thorough with checking our bunny not only for the issue I brought him in for but also his general well being and health. I highly recommend them for not recommending expensive procedures if they are not needed, and for causing the least amount of stress for our animals. They are truly caring individuals and take their time to really assess things and provide the best possible care. Some vets are about the money but they are all about the care.
posted: 04/15/2023
It has been difficult to find a location to leave a review re: Oak Park at Lake Boone — our experience was not a good one, and I want to let others know. I switched from one vet practice to Oak Park (I read good reviews online) because our elderly dog was not getting attention or communication from our other vet (breathing issues and weight loss). I explained these details to the older vet woman (she’s probably retired now) and was assured they would communicate with me. Our dog began to decline a few weeks later at age 14 and NO ONE at the practice would call me back to schedule an appt.or give feedback or any support. It was awful to watch our dog suffer and decline. Our dog died of pulmonary hypertension a week later at Animal Emergency Hospital. Oak Park Vet could have helped to guide us during our dog’s decline and could have been communicative and supportive. They were absent and it was an awful experience for us.
posted: 10/24/2023
We see Dr. Rochte but love all of the staff here. The front desk is really nice and helpful. The practice takes plenty of time for my fearful pup.
posted: 11/02/2023
We are new to the area and had a wonderful first experience at Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital. They were able to fit us in last minute, and helped give me peace of mind when my dog wasn’t feeling well. Dr. Rochte listened to my concerns and was very thoughtful in providing me with the best recommendations for my dog. He was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and my dog was comfortable the entire visit. Everyone that I encountered at the facility was professional, friendly and I trust that my dog will get excellent care here.
posted: 04/24/2023
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