Dr. Evan's House Calls
5 (12) Dorchester Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dr. Evan's House Calls
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 | 11,777 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,271 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 21,459 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,011 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,344 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 657 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,248 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,476 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,084 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 75,837 |
| 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. Apotheker is a great vet. He is wonderful with our squirmy, high maintenance cats (are there any other kind?!), and has been extremely helpful during several difficult treatments. Our cats really appreciate not having to get in carriers and travel by car to the vet. I highly recommend Dr. Evan!
posted: 04/27/2023
Dr. Evan is the best. He's been taking care of my very difficult dog and cat for years. He is knowledgeable, spends the time listening to concerns, and explains options thoroughly. In moving to house calls, he is always quick to respond to my questions, medication refills, and appointment requests. I know my pets receive the best care with him.
posted: 02/16/2023
Dr. Evan and Caitlin are so knowledgeable and experienced, and the level of care they provide is the highest. We left the vet we’d been going to for almost 30 years, where they’d both worked, to become Dr. E’s patients when he struck out in his own practice. Our pets love them both, and so do we. We trust Dr. Evan and Caitlin with our nineteen pets, from chickens to rabbits to dogs and cats.
posted: 01/04/2023
BEST VET IN RICHMOND! You should consider yourself lucky to be his client, I know we do! They are absolutely wonderful with my dogs! Dr. Evan and Caitlin have even taught me how to be a better dog mom! You’d think having a vet come to your home would be hard on the dogs or more expensive but no! Lady and Cookie love when they come to visit! I don’t think Dr. Evans gets paid/sponsored by those big corporations to do X-rays and all those other things that usually rack up the bill so they actually come out cheaper in the long run! But to us they are priceless as we have gain a forever vet friend. Thank you Dr. Evan and Caitlin for all y’all have done for us over the years!
posted: 10/25/2022
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Evan. Two of our cats have significant health challenges and Dr. Evan has been there to help them and guide us in their care every step of the way. His assistant, Caitlin, is also wonderful. She is highly skilled and professional and a great asset whenever Dr. Evan comes to see our kitties! We feel very lucky to have both of them on our pet care team!
posted: 09/22/2022
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