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Waterway Animal Hospital

4.8 (269)

135 A Pinnacle Pl, Little River, SC 29566, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Little River, South Carolina 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Waterway 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:

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Diane Carty

Outstanding customer service and expertise from Dr. Roland and support staff. My puppy was treated with much love and vaccination treatment plan was explained in plain language. I feel confident I’ll have my little girl spayed by them and my 19 year old Yorkie will become a new patient as I have recently moved to the area. Waterway Animal Hospital has inspired confidence in me and am so grateful I found them. P. S. Competitive prices

posted: 10/07/2024

Maureen Bellantoni

My Molly was ready to cross the rainbow bridge and Everyone was so totally wonderful that day of putting her down and it was my first time doing that and their support and sympathy were absolutely amazing! I now bring my new furbaby there and she is treated very well too!!❤️❤️

posted: 05/24/2024

Theresa Hoisington

Our cat became very sick and they were able to see her quickly even though we were not previous patients of theirs. The kind and loving nature of all the staff was just what our sick pet needed and any pet parent would want. We will continue our pet care with them and never look for another clinic.

posted: 08/15/2024

Rebecca Elliott

Waterway is really great. My sweet yorkie was introduced to this practice during a check up as we moved to Little River from Florida. Everyone was great. Then my baby got sick and they worked him into the schedule to get him seen and diagnosed which was critical to getting him feeling better. The prices are a bit high compared to Florida but the care has been excellent! The vets are great and the entire staff is caring and friendly.

posted: 06/25/2024

Lissa Tyler

I’ve referred several friends to Waterway, and highly recommend them to anyone! They are very professional in their care, but treat my babies as if they know them and love them personally!

posted: 04/05/2024

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