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VCA Creekside Animal Hospital

4.6 (392)

1062 Middle Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM

Sunday: Closed

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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

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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?

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Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

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Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

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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

Robyne Boyce

Welcoming and wonderful office setting and space. All staff members are super friendly and welcoming to pet parents and pets. Overall amazing services each time I visited. I am thankful to have my pup getting the best services and support he needs. Thank you also to Dr. Higgins whose an amazing Vet, super attentive and wonderful overall!

posted: 02/24/2023

Jonathan Hartung

The staff here are the best part. They are the best with not just the animals, but also the owners of those animals. They care for your little ones and for you. The inside of the building is a little run down and not cleaned regularly, but the staff are the true winners here. Dr. Jonathan Higgins took great care of my cat and I, and made sure we were both comfortable. Would have gotten 5 stars if the inside was as nice as the staff.

posted: 07/11/2023

Winter Fox

I just left my very first appointment at Creekside. I take my older dog to a vet on the opposite side of town but when we adopted my puppy from Nashville Humane we were given a certificate that covered a portion of little girl’s first vet visit, so I thought I’d give them a try. From the moment I walked in I felt so cozy! The front desk is friendly and warm, the vet assistant, Haven, was so informative and so kind! Dr. Higgins spoke so sweetly to my pup, sat on the floor, and took his time getting my timid pup to warm up to him. He offered several tips for keeping her happy and healthy and answered every question I had so patiently and in depth. This place is tucked away and made complete with two friendly cats lounging around comfortably. So impressed with the whole staff and experience. I will definitely be returning and bringing her older brother, too!

posted: 08/13/2022

Catherine Harvill Hood

We needed an "end of life" appointment for our cat, and our regular vet couldn't do it. The prices at Creekside were reasonable, and they got us in the next day. We didn't know what to expect, but the staff explained everything clearly and let us make the decisions we needed to make. The staff were very caring and respectful. Thank you for your help through a difficult time.

posted: 05/28/2023

jonie jones

This is hands down the BEST vet in Murfreesboro!! Dr. Kinard is so caring and knowledgeable and has been taking great care of our fur babies for over 10 years. His staff is so friendly and accommodating. Their love for animals shows in the care they have provided to all of our animals. Highly recommended.

posted: 06/14/2023

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