VCA Town Center Animal Hospital

4.4 (90)
6401 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150, USA

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: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Town Center 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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?

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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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Nathalie Rodriguez Daza

My family and i are all very grateful for the fantastic care we received with our dog and our 2 cats. We are sad to be leaving the wonderful staff due to financial reasons, but i do highly recommend them. They helped us learn to give proper care for our senior pup who passed last year and have always been so kind to our anxious cats which led our younger boy to be very vocal and content to explore during their last visit.

posted: 09/21/2023

Christine Ryan

Love VCA Annandale and highly recommend reaching out to them for your pet's health care needs, whether it be an annual health check-up or more. Over the past 7 years, our cat Frankie was seen by Dr. Paradise, who we loved, as well as the entire staff, too! They always clearly communicated visit details and helped answer any questions that came to mind. Dr. Paradise was helpful and informative in determining what Frankie's health needs were at each visit, particularly in his last few years as an elderly cat (12-15 years). When it came time for Frankie to move on, they were extremely accommodating and supportive; could not have asked for better support during such a difficult time. Should we find ourselves with another pet in the future, we'll be returning to VCA Annandale, again.

posted: 02/21/2023

Kerry Sparrow

I really like bringing my dogs to VCA Annandale. Everyone who I have worked with there has been friendly, caring, thorough, and helpful. From the front desk staff to the vet techs to the vets, the employees are knowledgeable and professional. I have been to other vets who I also like, and I like that VCA Annandale is a smaller practice and they really make my pets and me feel cared for!

posted: 10/28/2023

Silvia Daza de Rodriguez

People is very lovable. They took real care of my cooker spaniel. It was expensive, but I think everything they done was really urgent because my dog went there very weak and now he is waving his tail like a pro. He was almost blind for a long time, and now he had improved his vision. His ears were bothering him and now is listening everything. I hope next time wont be so expensive, because my cats are next.

posted: 09/07/2018

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WOW, some of these reviews are strange. We have brought ALL of our pets here for 5 years now (two dogs and two cats). Recently, within the last two years both my senior dogs had gotten very sick and had to be put down (CANCER SUX). The experience here was VERY SAD but professional. Parting with a pet is one of the most heart wrenching experiences one can go through and BOTH experiences were met with respect and kindness. One of the doctors even said a prayer for us (after she asked if it was OK). I will give you it's not cheap, BUT what is your loved one worth? Do they BECOME JUST PETS when they get sick or would YOU spend a few more dollars on a family member?? They gave me options BOTH times and never pushed or encroached on our sad experiences in the exam room. I've been in the Army for over 20 years now I have met lots of people, an consider myself a pretty good judge of character. The two (female) doctors that helped us through these experiences were VERY professional, NOT COLD professional but KIND professional! I'll pay some extra to get great service, quality care and a nice facility any day. I give them 110% positive - I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING THERE WITH MY FAMILY AND I WHEN WE NEEDED YOU TO HELP US THROUGH THOSE HORRIBLE EVENTS. (MAXI and LIBBY RIP WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH) They gave us, kindness, options, tissues, and respect.

posted: 11/18/2017