Berks Animal Hospital North
4.6 (95) 10 Zion Church Rd, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Berks Animal Hospital North
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 | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 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
Doc and Pam, and the staff, are amazing!!! We take our 3 dogs and 2 cats there. They are always there when we need them, and have made time for us when it was time to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies in the past. Don't know what we'd do without them.
posted: 11/09/2023
Dr. Tishman is a very caring, compassionate vet. He is very patient and understanding. He treats my animals as I do! I am always able to get my babies seen on a very timely manner when an emergency happens. I highly recommend this practice.
posted: 09/16/2023
Very kind and friendly service! I took my 17-year-old baby angel Kitty for his first visit we were treated very well and it went much better than I thought it would they are very capable of handling any situation. We have a follow-up visit in a few weeks and I hope my little boy behaves a little better than last time LOL.
posted: 07/26/2022
These people do not understand customer service. I was given a quote for getting my dog fixed. When I called after the surgery, they claimed my bill was almost $200 more than what they originally quoted, with the only excuse being price increases. None of this was disclosed to me as the customer at any point between the quote or arriving to the office. When I went to pick up my dog, the vet had the nerve to tell me he had to stop his office manager from kicking us out of the practice because I called their operation a scam (like we would ever go back to them). Some words of advice for the business; If you are transparent with pricing, people won't think it's a scam. Transparency in pricing is critical for any business. This business simply blames the customer. In the end, they adjusted the price back to the originally quoted amount, but I left that office feeling like they really thought we were the problem. Take your pet elsewhere and receive the respect you deserve as customer.
posted: 01/24/2023
I was able to get an appointment the next day. Dr. Tishman was very thorough and gave me a few options as to what I can do for my dog who has a laceration on his hind knee. He spent time with me, answered all my questions, and didn't rush me out the door.
posted: 10/20/2020