Creekside Animal Hospital
4.7 (87) 661 NC-125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Creekside 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
Just wanted to share my experience! Been taking our dog Bo up here for a long time and it was about time to put him down as well. A lab that lived right there at almost 15 years!! Unheard of right? Just hate that it was time. The time we had spent in and out was very helpful for me and my wife. They helped us keep him calm to see him eat cheese and treats through the process. It helped that Creekside gave us as much time as we needed. I can't be more thankful for everything the Animal Hospital gave us! THANK YOU!
posted: 02/28/2023
Dr. Elias is absolutely the best veterinarian I've known in 40 years of experiening others. Her staff is wonderful. They treat you like family. I'll never take my pets anywhere else unless I have an emergency. Dr. Elias and Dr.. Millikin are compassionate and knowledgeable. My furkids and I are blessed to be clients of Creekside.
posted: 09/23/2022
Our fur baby has been coming to see Dr Elias for years. She is extremely kind, caring, and gentle with patients. The vet techs and support staff are excellent and always ready to assist with any issues our baby might have. I could not recommend them more highly.
posted: 11/06/2021
Dr. Elias is awesome with my pets, she will even get down on the floor to their level. She always explains what procedures are being done. I had a barn cat that needed his leg amputated, she called me after his surgery to let me know how it all went. The staff is very personable. Ms. Faye always has a smile when you walk in. I would always reccomend Creekside to my family and friends.
posted: 05/27/2020
To everyone posting these reviews on how “great” Creekside is and how “wonderful and kind” the vet is, if that’s what you really think then why not leave a good review before what happened to my dog? If anyone wants to risk taking their animal to this practice after they performed an unauthorized and unnecessary surgery on my dog then be my guest! But people have a right to know the facts of what happened, and make a decision based on the facts of whether or not they want to continue going to a practice where this happened because the staff and vet were not paying attention. What if he had been put down?! I mean my dog has only been going there since 14 weeks of age! It’s not as if he was a brand new patient they had never seen or treated before.
posted: 03/11/2021