Animal Care Center of Strasburg
4.2 (30) 113 Founders Way, Strasburg, VA 22657, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Animal Care Center of Strasburg
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 take both of my German Shepherds here (1.5 year old female and 10 month old male). They both love the staff and actually want to go inside to see them. When my male needed emergency surgery they took care of him immediately, let me visit with him every day until he could go home, and went out of their way to work around my schedule instead of theirs. The staff here goes the extra mile to make sure that not only the dogs are taken care of but also to answer any of my questions and concerns. I recommend this facility to all of my friends and family.
posted: 07/18/2016
Yes, the prices or reasonable however, they are not very professional. When taking my pet to have a procedure done, the vet didn't even come to meet us beforehand. We had to ask to meet the vet that would being preforming the procedure. They never called us to check on our pet during the recovery period. When we took our pet to have the staples removed the vet never came out. The front desk girl came around at the desk and pulled out the staples, dropping them on the floor, and being a little rough. She also tried scolding us because we didn't have the head cone with us, when we were never told to bring it. The paperwork we were given only said to leave the cone on for 3 days and this was 14 days later AND we were with our pet to ensure nothing would happen. In my opinion they need to replace this front desk employee with someone who is a little more friendly and at least seems to care about the animals. The vet, or an actual tech, needs to be the one to check the pet to ensure everything is healing properly. Everything just seemed very unprofessional.
posted: 01/06/2017
During the 4 years I lived on Brandi Court (2008-2012), I took my male cat to the Animal Care Center of Strasburg for all of his appointments. The prices for vaccinations (including Rabies) were comparable to those of other vets and the staff did a great job keeping me informed of vaccinations that were coming due. The vet was patient and gentle in handling my cat, and took time to listen to my questions and provide easy-to-understand answers. I wish the lobby area had more seating (there was only a bench when I went there), but I never had to wait more than 10 minutes for an appointment. The Animal Care Center is in a strip mall, so parking right in front of the main door isn't always available, but there's plenty of parking in the area.
posted: 07/11/2012
I wanted to go the second I arrived. The place is unsettling. The lack of courtesy to the myself and my pet was astonishing. I never met a vet(but heard him hacking up a lung) as apparently no one is allowed beyond the waiting room, where one may sit and gaze at a dirty fish tank with some guppies, a few of which were floating. The facility is unkempt and The place smells like dog crap and smoke? I love my animals and would be reluctant to bring a stray goat here for care. Will never bring a pet here again.
posted: 01/14/2016
Our male cat Oscar had been a biter. Follwing numerous emergcy room visits Dr. Rick agreed to remove his canine teeth in Oct. 2013. Visited ACCS office prior to a move to Arizona, Dr. Rick told me to "tell my husband" to have Oscar's canines checked upon arrival in AZ!! My response, "you removed those teeth", no response from the doc. Fast forward (Nov. 2017)......Ocsar went our now local vet for a grooming.......the vet checked his teeth, the lower canines had been broke off and were rotting in the gums. Thus, Oscar may have been uncomfortable for some amount of time. Sloppy job by ACCS vet office, not to mention a charge of $600+ by Dr. Rick's office and an added charge of $498 to have the problem corrected. Why would someone who should have more concern for animals created such discomfort for our pet????
posted: 12/18/2017