Foster Veterinary Clinic
4.5 (106) 9 Cucumber Hill Rd, Foster, RI 02825, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
How to Save Money at Foster 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 | 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
AWFUL VET!! My 13 year old dog was handled with pure disrespect. Due to her anxiety and fright from strangers. She can become very reactive. With a group of people who have no idea what they’re doing when it comes to aggression, my dog was grabbed by the neck, and forcefully pushed down to the floor. Never in my life would I think the vet Ive taken my dog to for her entire 13 years of living would treat me and my family with such disgusting disrespect.Your entire facility should be ashamed! As you sit there telling me “she looking stiff in her old age” you treat her like that? Disgusting people. Then you respond on topics in which you know NOTHING OF. Decline sedation??? How do you figure when we came to pick up the medication to sedate her? And she did take 2 of the 3 pills the morning of the appointment, but refused the 3rd. But right we declined sedation. And who said we were okay with her biting you or your staff? I wasn’t but I now wish she did bite you. Do not act as if you were trying to muzzle her as I HAD the muzzle in my hand. You had the BOTH of your hands gripped around my dogs neck. Would you do that to a child who’s fighting to get a shot?? No. That’s my point here. Don’t try to make what you did seem okay. You continue to disgust me. And we excused our selves from YOU.
posted: 08/27/2023
Yesterday Maximus met Dr. Carter and her staff as Dr. H was not in. Can I just say they made Maximus feel comfortable and not scared. The Vet techs were amazing with the way they answered all the questions and calmed this fur moms nerves. They made sure I understood what as going on. Instead of doing/forcing bloodwork, they asked if it would be ok to run some tests that could rule out issues. Which I allowed. The test I had done was In house and was complete and had results in 10 minutes. The front receptionist was super sweet even when I kept asking the same questions over and over. Thank you Dr. Carter and all the staff. I appreciated that you all were patient and loving to Maximus. Thank you for not just throwing a muzzle on him because of his size and looks. 10/10 visit. If I could you Dr. Carter and her staff more than 5 stars I would.
posted: 09/08/2023
Shame on you Stacey too even call out a family by using our pets name!! How dare you!! You are far from a good vet!!! I have other pets a cat and another dog than no longer see you because you are just awful!!!! As far as you saying we don’t take care of our pets you are so wrong!!!! We just don’t take them too you because your SUCK!!!!!
posted: 08/30/2023
Super nice and caring staff! I was there for a sick visit with my cat and the place was incredibly busy with regular patients and other sick visits. Staff was calm, caring, and the epitome of grace under pressure.
posted: 07/29/2023
Dr. Stacy was our vet for 17 years she and her staff were wonderful Thank you
posted: 07/17/2023