Crestwood Village Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (68) 56 Schoolhouse Rd a1, Whiting, NJ 08759, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Crestwood Village Veterinary Clinic
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
I am so happy with their service. They were great with my cat. Very gentle with him. They let me see what they were doing with him. I used to go to whiting vet and they are so pricey. They charged me to cut his nails where crestwood didn't it was part of visit. I wanted to get him neutered whiting vet charged me over 500.00 while crestwood charged me 200.00 that's with bloodwork. Definitely will not ever go back.
posted: 10/29/2023
Our initial visits with Crestwood Animal Hospital were great. We have 2 cats that are both on special diets. Over 2 weeks ago I called to get one of my cats food prescriptions refilled. The front desk said no big deal they would take care of it. Over a week later they call back and say that they can't refill the prescription unless we bring the cat in (at this point the prescription has now expired). One of our cats was feral so it stresses her out so bad to leave the house so we only take the cats to the vet when they are actually sick. I called to find out why we had to bring our cat back in to have a visit when there was nothing wrong with her and our other cat has a prescription for life, so it can be done. Now the office will not return my calls. I've left messages for the practice manager and also our cats vet. This practice in the beginning made us believe they cared about the health of our pets but it seems like they only care about making money.
posted: 07/12/2023
Dr. Richie I have taken all my kuvasz to for checkups as he is reasonable and local. I walk past his office daily. My friend is a vet but you cannot beat walking over as opposed to driving.
posted: 08/08/2023
If you're having financial and they won't help you unless you give your animal up I looked at pictures of cat compare to the pictures the shelter now has my animal looks worse now than he did when I had him but the only way I could get him medical treatment was to give him up very heartbreaking experience and now he sits in the shelter for months on end in photos he was not well at my home he couldn't eat he had a disorder of his mouth I look at these pictures and it breaks my heart to see should still be home with me it won't let me upload photos but this is horrible you can help somebody if they give up but you can't help them if they keep them they he's in the brick shelter they named him Karl... He had the same name his whole life his name was kitten
posted: 08/20/2023
I can't speak highly enough of this office. Today was my Ellie's first visit and I was incredibly happy with the doctor and staff. Kind compassionate and thorough. Great experience!
posted: 04/19/2023