Veterinary Hospital of Virginia Beach
4.3 (58) 3002 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Veterinary Hospital of Virginia Beach
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
The best Vet I’ve ever seen. Dr Silverstone and Staff takes care of my black lab Pipo for 4 years now. We are very lucky to have him as our vet. Honest and compassionate. THANK YOU.
posted: 08/04/2023
Dr. Silverstone and his staff are 100% are very caring in taking care of all Animals. I know my Dog is in great hands when he is there for visits. i would 100% recommend them to the general public . I feel extremely comfortable every time i go to the office.
posted: 07/31/2023
The best vet I’ve ever seen. Dr Silverstone is so caring and compassionate, I’ve been taking my pets here for about 5 years and I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide from routine vaccines to procedures he is a top notch! Thank you ❤️
posted: 08/01/2023
3yr old 10 lb. Very healthy dog Presented with vomiting, diarrhea, low energy and heart racing. They did blood work with glucose numbers so low other vets said it could not be possible and be alive. They treated for vomiting and sent me home. 2nd vet immediately diagnosed her with anaphylaxis and started treatment but that took 10 hours to happen because we went to the above first. 60 hours of treatments: plasma, transfusions, drips…and she eventually could not fight any more. Anaphylaxis has a .05% mortality rate depending on how quickly care is managed. You decide. I would not recommend for anything other than yearly visits at most. The above thought she had some rare obscure disease because of low potassium. The real numbers were the opposite of what their results were. They just needed to recognize their bloodwork was completely off. And redo it. They still won’t own up to completely missing her diagnosis. Just because you’re shown the bill before he does anything on your pet does not mean he has any skill to diagnose their health issues. Complete inability to diagnose my dogs very serious issue. Sent me home with vomit meds. She had vomiting, diarrhea, racing heart and very droopy. To only look at one symptom is a complete lack of any skill.
posted: 08/14/2023
RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL veterinarian and staff. This Veterinary Hospital IS NOT a good place to take exotic pets or small animals such as hamster's. They're also extremely overpriced and will try add unnecessary/unjustified services to charge more money (I had to argue with staff to have services removed). I was charged close to $200 for my hamster (just to test my hamster's urine and provide me about a soda bottle cap worth of antibiotic for my hamster). I wish I paid attention to their one star reviews on Google...I still need a veterinarian.
posted: 08/10/2021
Veterinarians in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Abbey Animal Hospital
1949 Lynnhaven Pkwy #1524, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA(757) 471-1003
Acredale Animal Hospital
2706 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA(757) 837-0577
Advanced Animal Care
2247 W Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USAAffordable Veterinary Services of VA
3636 Virginia Beach Blvd #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA(757) 965-4482
Ally Urgent Veterinary Care
521 Old Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA(757) 900-2559
Animal Health Care
545 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA(757) 428-8337
Animal Medical Center
1556 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA(757) 481-5213
Banfield Pet Hospital
1021 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, USA(757) 464-5452