Compassion Vet Hospital
4.6 (98) 2604 New Hampshire Rte 103, Bradford, NH 03221, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Compassion Vet 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
Drs. Mills and Richter and their wonderful team saved my dog’s life. Their compassion (the practice is aptly named), coupled with kindness and honesty when keeping me abreast of my pup’s critical condition were greatly appreciated. They arranged for us to get acute care at SAVES in Lebanon after stabilizing her. I know everyone at Compassion, including the daycare staff, prayed for Tess that night. So wonderful to have such talent and dedication in our small town.
posted: 06/02/2023
We had to prepare our dog for international travel, and I’m very glad that we chose Compassion. Every staff member I dealt with gave superior customer service. Dr. Mills was wonderful, and stayed on top of getting our health certificate back from the USDA on our behalf. There were a few times that we had to make last minute appointments, but Compassion was continually accommodating.
posted: 03/18/2023
I used to get great service here, but much has changed. First, if you board your pet here you will find that they give every medical treatment they deem "necessary" for your pet during their stay and have to pay a huge bill upon your return regardless of the fact that they did not call you to let you know that they were performing said treatments. (I had also given written instructions not to treat unless they called first). Recently, I had trouble finding care for my newly adopted kittens who had giardia. I tried to return to CVH hoping their service had gotten better...but the tech who answered the phone informed me that "giardia is not a parasite" which is patently false since every pet med website as well as the CDC and the mayo clinic say giardia IS a parasite. So they've gone from just charging too much for unnecessary interventions to not even knowing what parasites are? Sad. I hope staff changes are made soon...for the pets' sake.
posted: 07/07/2023
My dog really enjoys his time spent at doggie day care and overnight boarding at the kennel. The vet next door is wonderful as well. I trust these very enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and caring professionals who take excellent care of my precious dog.
posted: 05/22/2022
Originally we we patients of a vet nearby. They were great but when we got a 14 week old rescue we needed her to be seen but was given an appointment 2 weeks down the road. We actually saw an ad for Compassion Vet and called. Were able to get her in next day. Her name is Queenie. After getting her seen we were happy to see that they have a boarding facility as well. Every experience we've had whether it be Veterinarian and quality of care or boarding we have alway been 100% satisfied. Would recommend anytime for anything. And when it comes to boarding and daycare it nice to know our pup is safe and loved. Thanks to all!
posted: 03/26/2022