Four Springs Veterinary Clinic
4.6 (284) 2147 Upper Brush Valley Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Four Springs Veterinary 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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
Had my male dog fixed here, 6months old, surgery site got infected almost immediately, they tried to blame us for the infection yet they never gave us a cone and said "licking is okay" they also tried to tell us he was too old to be fixed? The husband has his own horror stories & he's not even a vet. The husband and wife also like to have full blown arguments and yell at each other with customers in the building. I regret taking my baby boy here and will be damned if I ever say a positive thing about this place.
posted: 08/14/2023
The cheaper prices drew us in, but not worth it for us. The guy can be pretty rude and every time we took our puppy she left there terrified because they hurt her so bad. They would mess up the shots and wouldn’t get all the medicine in her and also trimmed her nails down so short they were bleeding. We had to point out to the vet that she was bleeding. You also can’t ever get through to them. There is always a busy signal. Just not worry it in our opinion.
posted: 07/22/2023
Craig and Susan Wicker are wonderful vets who love animals and take great care of their customers and their pets. The staff are also made up of nice, caring ladies whom will get you scheduled and they all are so friendly.
posted: 07/30/2023
Father and I called this location back in May 2023 prior to appointment date. As I have a AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER. Aged 3 year (as of posting), they would NOT take or even attempt to spade my dog. Months of waiting for NOTHING! Don't waste your time; find a different place. Rude and ignorant. - "We don't take new clients; as you haven't been before!" - "He's way to big and way to wild!" (He's hyper with all new people; he's a good dog!) ... Close the business up!
posted: 07/26/2023
Love Dr. Susan Wicker and the Four Springs Team.. Such a caring group, Susan is very thorough and always takes the time to listen to my concerns and then checks out my babes.. We have been going here for years and wouldn't want to go anywhere else!!! Also NOBODY can beat their cost!!!
posted: 09/06/2022