East Dallas Veterinary Clinic

4.6 (756)
8541 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at East Dallas 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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.

Reviews from Google

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Amparo Reyes

Scheduling was a breeze! Judy took my call and set me up with an appointment. It’s a nice, cozy clinic for all pets. Staff members are really nice and helpful! They show such joy to each and everyone of their patients. Doctor answered all my questions and concerns. Definitely sticking with them for all my dog Saturns needs!

posted: 05/26/2023

Beatriz Velazquez

My dog was hurt and traumatized. Avoid this veterinary clinic completely. I took my dog to get his yearly shots and physical exam in February 2023 for the first time to this clinic because it’s closer to where I moved to. The vet called me later on in the day to say his bile acids were high and that I needed to bring him back for blood work. I took him back for blood work and was given antibiotics and that I needed to take him back for another round of blood work and a bile acid test. I took him again on 3/6/2023 and was told by the staff and technician that the doctor would call me again the same day to explain the results. Additionally, I was told this would take 2 hours. I dropped him off at 8am, and because I called several times throughout the day after the 2 hours had passed (since they never called me to let me know he was ready to be picked up), ended up up picking him up at 5pm. They wanted to charge me an additional exam fee for a yearly physical even though they had already done it in February 2023. When we got home, I noticed my dog would not eat which is very strange since he loves to eat, his mouth was sore and he was crying. I later found out because I called and asked that he had been force fed. No prior veterinary clinic has had to do this or told me that my dog is aggressive. My husband then noticed that my dogs nose was cracked and bruised as you can see in the photos attached. He was hurt badly by someone at the clinic. The vet never called on Monday 3/6/2023 to explain the results. So I called the office and was told several times that the doctor would call. I called again on Tuesday 3/7/2023 and Wednesday 3/8/2023 and was told that the same thing, that the vet would call me. By Thursday 3/9/2023, I had finally reached the end of my patience and called to request that my payment of $223.00 dollars be refunded due to the lack of communication, poor service, animal abuse, and misdiagnosis. The vet finally called me back on 3/9/2023 at 7:46pm and told me that she does not call to explain results or talk to her clients unless it’s something bad. Which means that the original diagnosis was a complete lie to get me to pay more money for tests my dog did not need. Why does the office staff and technicians tell their clients that the doctor will call them if this is a lie? The vet also denied refunding my payment. No other clinic has ever treated me this way or said that they don’t call to explain results. Imagine if your family doctor told you that you needed to get an exam and then gave you the results for you to figure out on your own, when they are the professionals that are supposed to explain them, good or bad. Please do not take your beloved pets here.

posted: 03/09/2023

Mary

Very friendly staff and knowledgeable vet. Love bringing my fur baby here. She's a fan too - gets super excited to come in.

posted: 09/30/2023

millicent pullen

Poor customer service for years. The front desk management is incredibly rude. The vet who owns the clinic is excellent, but the overall management of the clinic is awful. There are better options. I only continued bringing my pet here because of a friend’s initial recommendation.

posted: 08/24/2023

Cindy Wickham

OH my goodness!! They are so nice!! So much better then the one by my house that I have taken all my pets to. Well it was good Buckner Animal Clinic but Dr. Pruitt sold it. And it is not the same at all. East Dallas Veterinarians I wish I would have found a long time ago. They took care of my Daisymae St. Bernard and Lady Catherine King Charles Cavalier

posted: 04/22/2022