Southtown Veterinary Hospital
4.2 (107) 1806 Ridge Rd, Montrose, PA 18801, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Southtown Veterinary 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:
| 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
We have been going to Dr. Bob for over a decade. Dr. Bob isn't for you if you want "fluff". He is in it to win it with knowledge has & continues to gather that he shares for the best treatment of your animals. He educates himself continually to offer the best treatment plans & overall wellness for his clients. He can come off as "clinical" but that's because he's so sensitive. He knows that to do what he does well he most compartmentalize. He's at his best among his patients & that is the most important thing to me when it comes to my furry children. I know that what they need they will unequivocally get from Dr. Bob. That's what's important to me. His staff has always been kind, helpful & compliments Dr. Bob in the best way. Pet care is NOT cheap. It's absolutely essential though & we get what we pay for & more at Southtown Veterinary Hospital. We appreciate you Dr. Bob & team.
posted: 08/03/2023
The staff is pleasant. That's why I gave one star. The Vet is ignorant, and has a tendency to be very rude if you ask a question. And the "office manager" is so aggressive. Won't ever go back there. I don't care how cheap they are. Long story short the Vet called us screaming and threatening to have us arrested because the office manager (his wife) made an arrangement with my husband he didn't like. Then she called screaming. Crazy.
posted: 03/07/2023
My pups have been treated at Dr Bobs for 5 years, since day one the location was spotless the staff friendly and responsive the doctor informative and caring for his patients. They are easy to get a hold of, I’ve left a message with the answering service and received an immediate call back. After a recent surgery I received an early morning call from Dr Bob because he was concerned. The staff know my pups well, treat them lovingly and I’ve full confidence with their handling my pups.
posted: 08/28/2021
The girls I spoke to were great but the actual vet should not be listed as an Avian Vet in my opinion as he stated the reason our Parakeet was Itching and Pulling out his feathers was due to his diet and environment (he recommended a place in York PA to buy food which ended up being a Barn Animal Feed and supply store, the few Avian Supplies they had were over priced). Most of his advise was contradictory to what I read on Avain and Parakeet Websites and when I asked why only one of our Parakeets were affected if the issue was environmental and diet I got no answer. So basically I paid $80 to be told I was a bad Parakeet Mom 😡
posted: 12/17/2020
I had talked to a women working at this clinic to make an appointment for my sick dog, which was getting worse by the day, she had told me that there would be a $50 fee that i had to pay upfront JUST TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT. So being as worried as i was i paid it and asked the women if it would be going to the visit for my dog, which she replied yes, it was going to be put towards the bill. I ended up finding somewhere else to take my dog that i found a better fit. So, i had called back and canceled the appointment with this clinic and with an attitude, the same women had told me that the $50 i had paid was nonrefundable. Which makes absolutely no sense, because if it was going to go towards the bill, and the appointment was canceled, and my dog wasn’t seen by them, then why are they keeping my money? What right do they have to do this?!? Money doesn’t come for free!! They completely disgust me!! Taking advantage of every possible little thing they can!
posted: 02/06/2023