Westerly Animal Hospital
4.7 (104) 92 Franklin St, Westerly, RI 02891, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Westerly Animal 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
Dr Brian and his staff are just amazing. The atmosphere is always calm and full of genuinely caring people. I have been to many animal facilities and Westerly Animal Hospital is by far the Best place for your animal fur babies! You will never be or feel rushed when your there with your pet, Dr Brian checks in on everyone in the family! I just can’t say enough about how great this place is and everyone who works there! 🤩😊
posted: 08/01/2023
I highly recommend taking your animals to Westerly Animal Hospital. Dr. Brian is extremely gentle, kind, and caring to both my dogs and cat. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He provides excellent care to them and always has a calm and reassuring demeanor with me and my pets. He is compassionate and doesn’t make you feel rushed in any way. He truly cares about you and your animals. He takes his time to explain things in terms you understand, makes sure to check in with both you and your pet’s well-being, and always does his best to help in any situation. I have a very anxious and sometimes reactive rotty who doesn’t do well at the vet office, and he made us all feel comfortable and welcome and took all of the pressure and stress off of us. The staff is also extremely knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and kind. They go above and beyond to help you and your animals and make you feel welcome in their office. I’ve been to numerous veterinary clinics, and this is by far my favorite. I could go on and on about how much I like this vet hospital, Dr. Brian, and his staff. I can’t recommend this clinic enough.
posted: 02/14/2023
They go above and beyond and treat my fuzzy kids as they would their own. I haven’t found a more caring Vet who listens, advises and supports the health of my 3 dogs. The team approach in the office is great. I trust them completely.
posted: 07/16/2022
Dr Brian Lynch and staff are absolutely amazing here. Today I walked in without an appointment as an emergency visit. The front staff was extremely nice and understanding and did not want to turn us away after telling them that we came straight from ocean state animal hospital and that they wouldn't see him because he wasn't actively dying. She informed us that they were completely booked and the dr was just finishing up with a surgery, but that they could squeeze us in for the dr to give up a quick viewing. She told us that it wouldn't be a long visit and that he was just gonna take a quick check. We were in seen, and left with medication within 30 min. Dr Brian was fantastic. He was gentle yet thorough with my 16 year old Chihuahua minpin, and he actually listened to everything we had to say and took every detail into consideration before diagnosing him. He told us what the next steps were and gave us antibiotics and topical ointment for his wound, and even took into consideration his age and didn't want to over medicate him, but said if within the next week or 2 he is still crying that then we could think about something for his pain. Im super grateful for all the care they provided, and my anxiety ridden dog even felt comfortable with them and he has never been good with past vets we have seen. We have been looking for a new vet and after today I will 100% be coming back soon for my current amd future animals. I highly recommend them to anyone who asks. Thank you for everything you did to help my hurt dog today!
posted: 08/26/2021