Flint Animal Hospital/ Driving Park Animal Hospital

4.1 (430)
161 Park Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, 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: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Flint Animal Hospital/ Driving Park 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 11,756
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.

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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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Lilia Rogers

I have been taking my pets to Dr. Rose for years. She is an amazing doctor who I fully trust. Her and her staff are always very kind and friendly, and I have never had an issue. She has done everything from spaying and neutering, dentals, vaccines, urgent exams, x-rays, and bloodwork for my many different animals. I really appreciate her professionalism and dedication not only to my pets, but towards me as well. Thank you Dr. Rose and staff, I appreciate everything you do!

posted: 05/02/2024

Judy Lyons

always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that our pets have the best care. Staying over coming in at times where most vets will turn you away. The compassion for the animals and their owner’s is unlike any others ii have encounter before and i’ve owed dogs my whole life. Keep up the good work you are truly a blessing to a lot of pet owners.

posted: 05/02/2024

Hollian Patete

Wonderful Vet she is always willing to take any dog doesn’t leave any behind!! Staff is amazing as well great team and love the support this animal hospital gives to patients. Highly recommended🤩

posted: 10/31/2024

Rhonda Columbro

Our family had gone to Dr. Krooner in the past. Recently our mature lab developed a mass on her eyelid that needed to be removed. After having her to OSU they suggested that we consult with an ophthalmologist due to the location, however I decided to call the office and see if they would/could help or suggest an ophthalmologist, preferably one that made house calls, due to her size. They graciously agreed to come to us for an initial “office visit”, which was simply amazing. After arriving 3 hours late (that should have been a red flag), Dr. Rose assured us that Baylee’s growth could absolutely be taken care of and she could do it the following Monday. We then made arrangements for them to p/u between 8am-9am and d/o shortly after her procedure. We discussed that Baylee had not been crated since potty training as a pup and she would not be a good candidate for that. Dr. Rose assured us that she would be fine and if she became anxious they could give her something to take the edge off. By 10:30am, Monday morning still no sign of anyone to pick her up (second red flag). After finally picking Baylee up, we received a call later that afternoon that she would have to stay overnight (NOT THE PLAN). We received an update mid morning the next day that she was doing well and they were going to start the next stage of the procedure. By 2:42pm we received a call that the surgery went well, she did excellent, she was coming out of the anesthesia and she would be home in the next 1 1/2 hours. At 5:10pm we received a call from Dr. Rose that Baylee died. She described that as they were removing her catheter, she collapsed and died. She was extremely sympathetic and offered to send her for an autopsy and cremation, at no cost to us - (final red flag). Hindsight, I wish I had taken the time to read these reviews.

posted: 05/20/2024

Mike Brown

This is the worst veterinary in Columbus, Ohio by far. I’ve never been to a more unprofessional veterinary in my life. They are simply terrible all around. The rooms are disgusting and reek of odor, the staff is beyond rude and unprofessional. They are very hungry for money and will tell you anything to grab money from you. We took our pet here because he wasn’t feeling too well and they talked us into running all these tests just to give us nothing in return and to recommend a our pet to stay over night and perform a surgery that he didn’t end up needing. They wanted to charge us $1500 to keep our dog overnight and give him an IV. We called another vet right in front of the office lady to see what other places were charging and we got quoted $100 or less by two separate vets. When we decided to leave they told us our dog will die tonight, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Mind you we just spent $750 dollars for a visit, blood work and and X-ray just for them to not know exactly what was going on with our dog and his levels were normal besides dehydration. This veterinary is a total disaster & disgrace. They will try and scam you for any penny, do better Dr. Rose. I wouldn’t recommend this vet to my worst enemy.

posted: 08/29/2024