Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital
4.3 (1240) 4340 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bay Beach Veterinary 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
As sad as I feel right now after saying goodbye to my Ginger tonight. I want to take this time to thank the staff here. Dr Howard hands down is very loving and caring for all the animals she tends to. Even when we don’t want to hear the bad news. My Ginger became ill very quickly and showed no signs of being sick until it was too late. No one ever wants to say goodbye to their fur babies but they all showed such compassion that I will never forget how they made me feel when it was time for me to let Ginger run free over the rainbow bridge. I am sorry if I missed some of the other people here by name who helped my baby be as comfortable as she could be until I was able to be there. I also want to send out a huge thank you to Casey for how gentle she was with Ginger, with me both on the phone and in person. Marissa, Thank you for tolerating the phone calls, going over things with me when my head was all over the place with worry. We as a community are very lucky to have Bay Beach there for us in our fur babies and our time of need. Again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Kim Ryan
posted: 06/17/2023
I am so grateful to everyone here at Bay Beach Vet Hospital for taking such good care of my baby girl. I brought my dog in the sickest I’ve ever seen her and was very scared and emotional during our visit. Everyone was kind, incredibly helpful, and took time to explain everything in detail. SO thankful for Jordan, I felt she really went above and beyond to answer all our questions and made me feel comfortable during a pretty scary time.
posted: 05/12/2023
I’ve had all my pets, go there for the last 10 years, and they have always been fantastic. My dog had an emergency yesterday and the emergency vet was busy and the woman that I spoke to you at the Virginia Beach Blvd. location had no empathy nor did she provide any solution. I was finally able to get into another practice, who could not understand why VaBeach couldn’t let me in between a couple appointments. Not only will I not go there again I will bring my fur babies to a place that welcomes them and considers them as much as part of a family as I do.
posted: 04/22/2023
The vets are so great! Not sure how many front desk people the have but one lady is AWFUL and misquoted me by $300. I was not happy about that. Also with having to do a deposit which is ridiculous. I was to recommend this place so bad but the price for services is ridiculous. I was quoted $3000 for a spray for my 1 year old gray dane. Looks like I will be on the hunt for a new vet.
posted: 05/16/2023
Drs were caring and the Drs assistants showed concern of animals. Front desk must need more help. They were overwhelmed. Conversations were short and sharp. Didn't have time to light the candle for our pet that had just been put down.
posted: 06/23/2023
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