Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital
4.7 (213) 1050 Kind St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at Confederate Ridge 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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
I have been using them for over twenty years. They know me by my maiden name, Heidel. They've helped me through several illnesses with my critters. Everyone there is very nice and you can tell they enjoy their work.
posted: 06/22/2023
I love this vet. Years ago late at night our dog had a medical emergency and even though they weren't her vet they saw her. Unfortunately there was nothing that could be done, but the were so kind and compassionate. They are now my grand dog's vets and they are still very kind and compassionate and their prices are reasonable.
posted: 07/02/2023
I've been taking my pets here for years. We typically see Dr. Newman and she and the entire staff at Confederate Ridge are always very friendly and kind. I've also found their prices to be reasonable and the fact they recently added urgent care hours is another bonus.
posted: 06/12/2023
I have been going to Confederate Ridge for years with my pets. The last 3 visits in 3 days have been extra helpful. Both of my cats got attacked by something, one had to be hospitalize over night the other went home the same day. They fit us in their schedule, cleaned up the carrier when the 13 year old messed in it, helped with getting my pets inside and out when I had hands full with a 10 month old. Thank you so much for your help and caring employees.
posted: 05/26/2023
We started going here when a friend highly recommended them as one of the best in the area. Since we got our Chocolate Lab "KoKo" as a puppy in June of 2011, we need to make sure she got all her required shots and check-ups. We have had no problems with any services and when we need an appointment we get it with out any problems. We have also added another dog a mixed "NaNa" which you can say she is a rescue since it was my wife's mothers dog. Her mother is to old to handle this overly energetic puppy, and she said take her or she will go to the dog pound!! So my wife flew back down to Puerto Rico and in three days got all the paperwork, shots and got her on a separate flight back to Virginia. A couple of days later we took her over to Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital for a check-up to make sure everything is ok. Besides that our dogs have strange behaviors, they both have good health. ***** Updated 220812 Our dogs are still going there and they are open for business, just make an appointment.
posted: 08/12/2022
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