Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (391) 697 Grove St, Honesdale, PA 18431, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Cherry Ridge 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 | 11,756 |
| 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
Dr John is really great! He explains things so well and takes his time to make sure we understood everything. He was also awesome with my dogs. They are afraid of the vet but he made them feel comfortable and at ease. And the whole staff is friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Cherry Ridge Vet! Here is one of our 4 Goldens and she approves!
posted: 07/27/2023
This veterinary office is amazing. I am so glad that we took this trip there. Well worth the hour and a half drive. The office is large and very clean. The waiting room is set up so nicely with the dog waiting area and cat waiting area separate. The staff were all very friendly. Our initial contact was with Jeff the assistant and he was very pleasant. He took all of our information and was very friendly as well. The veterinarian Dr Rutledge was very thorough with the exam of our little Bella explaining everything to us in detail. He answered all of our questions and explained her upcoming surgery completely to us. overall I am extremely satisfied with this office and would recommend everyone to take their fur babies there.
posted: 06/21/2023
We highly recommend Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic! All of the staff really cares about our pet and treats him with love as we do. They are always helpful and eager to answer our questions which has helped us to improve our care for our dog. We will not entrust the care of our dog Cooper to anyone else.
posted: 03/29/2023
We were new to the area, and needed a vet for our 2 dogs and cat. We have met Dr. Diehl, Dr. Rutledge and Dr. Trayes. I have liked and trusted them all. The support staff is amazing, always accommodating, and very friendly. Dr. Diehl we have seen 2x, once for a cat annual and 1x for an emergency appt for my dog, he was so kind, not at all an alarmist, but still respected my concerns and addressed them, never rushed me (and I really like the vet tech that works w him, she always goes the extra mile). Dr. Rutledge is going to preform surgery on my dogs eye, he is extremely knowledgeable and very down to earth (and he keeps treats in his pockets, my dog REALLY LOVED him). Dr. Trayes was great also, he was very patient w my high needs dog (a tripod) who requires a little more medical attention. The most amazing thing besides the excellent care that my animals have received, is they have what they refer to as a "Comfort Room" for reactive dogs (which mine are) and also for euthanasia. It is in the rear of building and the door opens direct to parking lot. This is a HUGE BENEFIT when my dog reactive pup was sick and the last thing we wanted to do was stress her out walking by other animals. And I imagine the privacy of this room for euthanasia would be comforting for pet parents and also animals, the room is set up more like a living room it has a couch, a toddler bed, plants, and it is very quiet. All three of my visits have been impressive and I would highly recommend any of the vets I have seen.
posted: 04/27/2023
I bring my entire pack to cherry ridge, they have taken wonderful care of my 4 German Shepherds, bloodhound and my cat. I highly enjoy their approach to my animals and they really work with each dog. When it was time for one of my dogs to cross the rainbow bridge, their entire staff was helpful and kind. It was even nice that Dr Diehl and staff sent our family a condolences card. The reception staff are great and we were met with compassion on the day we went pick up our pup's ashes.
posted: 07/02/2023