Neighborhood Animal Hospital

4.4 (67)
4765 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Neighborhood 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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Barbara

I thought they were good but after 1 visit and not getting copies that my previous vet sent that I need for boarding as my previous vet is on medical leave. It took me 3 to 4 visits to get the 13 pages that were sent and confirmed. First, they weren't ready when they said they would be, then they only had one page, I went back again and they said they didn't have anything, then I called the Vet Tech at my old place and she said it was sent so I went straight back to Neighborhood Vet and they looked again and came back with 6 pages. Susan had to fax them again and due to them not calling the old vet place seeing a confirmation with the number of pages, I had to cancel and reschedule my checking out the boarding facility. Also, you can't be in the exam room with your fur baby. Horrible and I would not recommend

posted: 10/24/2024

B Bahr

Dr. Helwig and her staff were so very kind when it came time to say goodbye to our sweet Silas kitty. The doctor and staff are knowledgeable and really care about the pets. They treat them like they are their own.

posted: 01/08/2024

Glen Kilgore

Brandi has Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Helwick has been her vet since she was a puppy. But lately the service has been disappointing. It seems I rarely get to speak to Dr. Helwick rather the office staff, they don't return calls, and fail to send lab work as requested to Brandi Oncologist. I did not know till recently, they do not have internet service in the office, really? Brandi is not doing well, so no time to switch vets. It is unfortunate, Dr Helwick seemed to always do a pretty good job until lately, and it really bothers me I can't be with Brandi behind closed doors.

posted: 02/14/2023

Jessica Reiter

Probably over a decade ago now, but still crosses my mind often... Our cat had been hit and was fairly injured.. dislocated hind legs and such. Not only did they take her in without taking payment beforehand, but they let us do a payment plan for the entire bill. It totaled a little over $2000, and we paid it off according to the agreement. They also helped another pet of ours, a doggo, when she kept having skin problems... Causing her to constantly "dig" at her back area.. in turn causing her to have sores. We assumed it was fleas, but they said it was the food she was eating. They, again, allowed us to use a payment plan. It helped so much! Putting out such a large sum of money without being prepared for it will cause major challenges... So this veterinary clinic not only helped our animals, but also us by handling it the way the did. We're still very grateful for their kindness!

posted: 02/08/2023

Jaclyn Q

The Neighborhood Vet Clinic was so helpful when we had to put our cat down. She was 16 years old and the clinic was so patient and caring during the entire process. They didn't push for unnecessary treatments and I never once felt pressured to make any decision I was comfortable with. After everything was said and done, they even sent me flowers and a card. They are very nice people and I would recommend them to anyone!

posted: 11/20/2020