Hilton Veterinary Care Hospital
4.6 (389) 251 East Ave, Hilton, NY 14468, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hilton Veterinary Care 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 | 11,757 |
| 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.
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
We are American Bully breeders, that travel from out from Syracuse (2hr.) to this location. Any amount of travel is worth it, to see the reproductive team of specialists at Hilton. I’ve been treated like family, never a new client. We’ve had successful progesterone testing, pregnancy, ultrasound, reverse PG, c-section and postnatal care for all 7 pups born here. The staff put us in a private room after surgery and walked us through nursing pups w/mom for as long as we needed. They were so patient & kind. I called several times after the pups were born with questions- they answered every time or called me back within an hour. When I needed to be seen with a 5 day old puppy for a concern, they walked me through how to travel with my litter and squeezed me into the schedule immediately that day. Dr. B & his team have knowledge that you can’t find even at your regular trusted veterinary office. Even when I was squeezed in, he still took his time to be friendly and thorough and never rushed us.
posted: 06/28/2023
Fantastic vet hospital. We have seen Dr. Walker and Dr. Cacia for our bunnies and dog, both doctors are wonderful and explain things clearly with great bedside manner. The front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. Prices are extremely reasonable and very transparent.
posted: 09/11/2023
I absolutely love it here! I trust that my fur babies will not only be well taken care of, but sensible, immediate decisions regarding their health will be handled with care. Highly recommend to bring your fur baby if you live in Hilton!
posted: 06/22/2023
I have two older dog and am very happy with the care received here. The staff and Veterinarians are very caring and compassionate. Totally recommend bringing your pets here.
posted: 08/22/2023
The excellent team of veterinarians, techs and support staff have cared for my family’s dogs and cats for over 25 years. They are amazing people who truly care about animals. Drs. Bostley, Cacia, Lenhard, Walker, and every vet in the practice has taken care of my animals st one time or another and they are all compassionate and extremely hard-working. Every issue from ear infections, bowel obstructions, anal gland infection, cancerous tumors, torn ACL, heart failure, cataracts, pancreatitis, allergic reactions, surgeries…they have handled so expertly and thoughtfully, and when the inevitable time came for two of our dogs to cross over, they did their very best to ease us through our very painful goodbyes with sensitivity and professionalism. No matter how busy and overworked they are (and they usually are) they take the time needed with you and your pet to help them live their very best, healthiest lives.
posted: 09/09/2023