Riverbend Animal Clinic
4.6 (232) 1520 OH-160, Gallipolis, OH 45631, USAHours:
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 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Riverbend Animal 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
If you are looking for a vet, this one is it! Docs and staff are very thorough and caring. Got an appointment within a few days of calling, no long wait. Had an emergency and they got me in same day. Very happy.
posted: 06/06/2023
Absolute garbage, called down for an appointment to have my animal looked at and potentially have him neutered. NEVER ONCE did they tell me that they were 3 months backed up for surgeries. Wasted trip, wasted time. Just find somewhere better
posted: 04/29/2023
This in the past was very thoughtful Clinic. Over the past few year, they must have more than enough business. The thoughtfulness has gone. Yesterday as we were dropping off our pet. Lady came out very upset, almost in tears. They had removed 7 teeth from her pet. When they were only supposed to remove 1. Clinic was very uncaring and rude at the end to her. Now we have to go back to looking for pet care.
posted: 03/23/2023
I took my male cat, Goatee in on a Friday afternoon, because I could tell that he wasn't acting himself. He saw the Dr. Janice. I was told that Goatee had a fever due to a sinus infection coming on. He was prescribed an antibiotic and I was told that he needed to take it for nineteen straight days. I was going to be out of town for the weekend, so I boarded him there so he could receive his medicine and also the care that he needed. When I picked him up on Monday afternoon, I was told that he hadn't been eating and was still running a mild fever. I was told that it was just due to the fact that he hadn't been boarded before and that he would get back to normal. Goatee woke me up Monday around midnight with pathetic sounding meows. He also couldn't stand. I called the emergency hotline, and was told that he needed to see a 24 hour vet immediately. I found a medvet in Columbus, OH and my son and I left immediately. On my way to Columbus, I went by a medvet in Canal Winchester. They diagnosed him with something completely different than a sinus infection. They also said his right ear was completely clogged. Riverbend should have seen this if they were taking care of Goatee. I kept him at the Medvet in Canal for treatment and started home back to Gallia County. On my way home, I got a call that Goatee had went into cardiac arrest and they were performing CPR. He didn't come back. We buried Goatee on Tuesday. We was the most loving cat anyone could ask for. Because of Riverbend's lack of knowledge and care for my cat, he died. I went to them only asking for help, because of knew something wasn't right. Unfortunately, I am not a doctor and could not help him. Obviously, this doctor is not credible either. I only hope, by reading this, that this will not happen to you and your beloved family member. If I could put zero stars, I would.
posted: 08/02/2023
Took wonderful care of my terrified puppies on their first/initial visit. Very caring staff.
posted: 06/17/2023