Ocean Heights Animal Hospital

4 (89)
501 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ocean Heights 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Robert Latronico

I usually don't do reviews because I'm in a business where reviews mean EVERYTHING but I was VERY shocked and appalled when I called this morning with the phone call. If you know you're not accepting new patients then say that from the beginning. Not when I say he's a Rottweiler and go through all the questions as if you were going to give me an appointment but when I said Rottweiler it all changed. So that to me means because he is a Rottweiler you didn't want to see him. Which is not right. Guaranteed if I told them I would give them 500 in cash for every single visit like I was paying at the other vet they would've taken it. If ANYONE has a breed of dog that is on the larger side and has a little bit of a reputation, don't waste your time with this place. My dog is a loving, docile, and calm with my kids and all the adults, kids, and other dogs on our block. So thank you for profiling him. STAY AWAY from this place

posted: 06/15/2023

Avid Nray

Have taken my dog there for years. I am switching because they are so rude! The past couple of times the front desk people were extremely unfriendly. You shouldn’t answer the phone and work the front desk if you don't know how to talk to people. Customer service is very important to me and having such poor service for loyal customers is just a bad business practice.

posted: 08/21/2023

Lazy Egg

Never had any problems with either staff or vets. Everyone is nice and professional and they treat my cats very well. They are currently helping me with my one cat whom we just found out it's diabetic.

posted: 03/19/2023

Nucca Nu Noob-Vet

My father WAS always a customer of thiers & suggested them to me when my 2 cats caught ear mites. $300 later, my cats STILL had ear mites. They still run their office curbside & are very impersonal, like it's 2020. From my perspective they wet my cats ears (even tho I'm quite sure ear mites is not an in office, 1 time treatment), maybe gave them a rabies shot, & left me questioning if they actually DID anything.

posted: 08/05/2023

Regan

Tried to switch my animals to this establishment upon recommendation from long time client here, and the receptionist was extremely rude, condescending, and talked over everything i tried to say. She completely turned my fiance away first after not letting him speak. Then i called back, completely shocked at how she talked to him, to see if i could make an appointment. After she tried her best to not let me say anything, she said that the vet "probably wouldnt accept my pet". Absolutely awful first impression for the clinic.

posted: 02/17/2023