Spring Forest Animal Hospital
4.2 (64) 2310 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, 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: Closed
Sunday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at Spring Forest Animal 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 | 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
Do not take your animal to this vet. We took in a new cat recently that needed to be rehomed. She got her vaccinations a couple weeks ago and we left with directives from Dr. Gore to bring her back to get her spayed. We made the appointment and my husband dropped her off for the surgery. We received a phone call an hour and a half later explaining that when they shaved her before surgery they found a tattoo indicating that she had already been spayed. Then the receptionist proceeded to tell me that they “cut into her to make sure there wasn’t a uterus”. They did not have reason or consent to cut into an animal that was clearly marked with an indicator that she was already spayed. After getting extremely upset, Dr. Gore called me back and was extremely unprofessional claiming she has done this at least ten times before to confirm there wasn’t a uterus and that all ten times had proven that the markings were correct. It wasn’t their decision to perform a surgery that was 100% unnecessary. When I asked for a copy of the consent form for the surgery they said they never have people sign a form and did not read or show my husband the consent form. They then proceeded to hand me one that was written on stating “verbal consent”. Do not take your pets to this vet. I now have a cat with sutures and a cone who went under full anesthesia for no reason. Unbelievable. Edit to add: I finally got to take a closer look at my cats tummy and the incision. Not only is the tattoo completely visible, you can see that the new incision “to double check if the cat had a uterus” is on top of the scar from the initial incision and there’s a portion of the old scar CLEARLY VISIBLE where they cut into her again. THEY KNEW SHE WAS SPAYED.
posted: 10/12/2023
In the end, everything went smoothly with Vet Dr., but it took work to arrive there. Great staff except when they didn’t even here my voice. #Your pet’s only voice is you! 🧘♂️🐾🐕🦺🐩🦮🐕🦴🐶 🧘♀️
posted: 09/02/2023
The staff is incredibly nice and so caring for animals. I take my dog to the daycare and she LOVES them. She is always so excited to see them when we come in and they treat her as their own. They take pictures during the day and share them when you pick up. Plus prices are very reasonable! Really I can't say enough about this place. I am very happy I found SFAH!
posted: 03/28/2019
Dr. Gore and her staff do everything in the best interest of your pet. Dr. Gore has had to perform two emergency surgeries for my dog, and every time I felt completely confident in the team's abilities. In addition, their boarding and daycare is fantastic - the dogs are given a lot of exercise time and aren't just penned up in a cage the whole time you're gone.
posted: 06/12/2020
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