Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care

4.6 (583)
560 McNeilly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care

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 11,713
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.

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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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Cj Kellerman

My puppers loves his toys, so much he swallowed it whole to keep us from taking it from him. We went to another facility and the surgery to remove it was FAR more expensive, however the vet did suggest Rivers and called them to get our fur baby in right away. Surgery went great and on top of it he was also able to get neutered! The price was VERY reasonable and the staff was amazing. Long drive for us but if we have another emergency, I will be back. Thank you Rivers ! ❤️🐾

posted: 11/02/2024

Katie Brant

I had to put my sweet angel to sleep, I had never been here but they got me in asap, as my usual vet couldn’t. They provided so much kindness and understanding. All staff were wonderful, the vet amazing. Even afterwards they followed up with snout and nose prints. The experience was heartbreaking but they took the best care of my angel baby and myself. Forever thankful!

posted: 10/25/2024

Joseph Lenhart

This vet is very caring, and I am forever going to praise them for taking care of my precious pet. She had to be euthanized and they made sure she was taken care of immediately with an office full of patients. I will never trust another Vet other the 3 river. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

posted: 07/11/2024

Angie Carducci

I cannot say enough good things about Rivers. This urgent care was founded during the pandemic by two veterinarians who recognized what every pet owner has experienced firsthand over the past several years — there’s a major disparity between the number of vets and the number of animals needing care. And if your pet needs timely help that can’t wait for weeks for the first available appointment at your regular vet, but isn’t life-threatening enough to merit a spot at the extremely overburdened ER, an in-between place was needed to fill that gap. Here is that place for the South Hills and beyond. Over the past couple of years I have had a handful of visits here for exactly the above reasons. One dog was seen for an eye infection. Another dog had a skin tag on his belly suddenly catch on something, and it became an open wound that they ended up removing for him on the spot. My cat had a severe UTI with crystals and was in a very bad way before their diagnosis and help. They work on a loosely first-come, first-served basis where you arrive, sign in on a list on the door, then return to your car and wait for them to call and ask about what’s going on. That helps them triage the order in which the pets are to be seen, and they cut off accepting sign-ins for the day when they know they will not be able to see any more pets by the time they are going to close. It is a fair system. I have been incredibly grateful for their direct approach to explaining your options, their excellent care and knowledge, and their very reasonable prices for this type of facility. My pets and I are so glad they’re here.

posted: 02/15/2024

Shane Starkey

I went to three different vet offices and kept getting the run around but the wonderful staff at Rivers Veterinary took the time to listen to me. They were kind, caring and understanding.They took damn good care of best friend Bella. They went above and beyond to find a treatment that fit in my budget. I'm coming back here for the surgery my friend is going to need. They made a life long loyal customer of me. Again I can't thank them enough for just listening and caring for my best friend Bella.

posted: 08/02/2024