VCA Ballston Spa Animal Hospital

4.6 (284)
365 Saratoga Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at VCA Ballston Spa 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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
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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Jen Taylor

VCA Ballston Spa Animal Hospital is amazing! Our pup, Eleanor tore her cruciate ligament (similar to a human's ACL). We would have had to wait 4 or more months to get Eleanor the surgery that she needed (TPLO) locally, but Dr. Andersen and his staff were able get Eleanor in within a week. For us it was almost a 4 and a half hr trip, but it was so worth it. They are so caring and just amazing! Eleanor healed up wonderfully from her surgery and then unfortunately tore the ligament in her other leg. Once again we were met with care and compassion and they were able to get us in promptly and we are on our way through recovery. We highly recommend Dr. Andersen and his clinic!

posted: 07/03/2022

Mary Karl

In the worst situation possible of having to put down our cocker spaniel who was close to 17 years old, the vet Dr Smith and the vet tech could not have made the situation more peaceful. We are so thankful our buddy was comfortable and the experience made us even more at peace. Thank you, Dr Smith.

posted: 01/05/2023

pablo Reyes

kind, caring and competent staff. They treat our senior citizen pit bull like a king. He has received excellent care there. We are very happy with the care he gets. Dog was rescued from pit bull fighting and abused badly. Now after 7 years with us he's a certified ESAnimal with an outgoing,friendly disposition. He ignores distractions . Doing well. He's approaching 16 years old with arthritis but getting up every day and walking. He made our life better and we reciprocated by making his life better.

posted: 03/23/2023

Bridget Urbano

Great place. I have seen dr anderson and therapist tina. Could not say enough about how they treat my pet. She is recovering from surgery and doing so well with their guidance

posted: 07/08/2023

Joelle Barber

Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic is awesome! All the staff are very friendly and great with animals, their prices are fair and the facility is always super clean. We took our 5 yrs old, 90lb cane corso here for TPLO surgery. We live about 3 hours away, but their pricing was way lower than vets near us so the drive has been worth it. Dr. Andersen did a great job explaining things to us every step of the way, and our mastiff is healing up well 😊 Our mastiff is not good at the vet, he can get very aggressive towards strangers touching him. (It is something we're working on.) All the staff were very accommodating and great at helping him stay calm during our visits. I'm super appreciative of everyone at Ballston Spa Vet Clinic! They really all went out of their way to make sure we had a calm and positive experience. They also always answered all my concerned phone call questions right away which really helped to ease my stress during that first week of recovery 😂

posted: 07/05/2019