Aeolus Animal Hospital & Equine
4.7 (82) 145 Harmony Ln, East Dorset, VT 05253, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Aeolus Animal Hospital & Equine
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
Fantastic experience here. Very well organized. Excellent staff. They took terrific care of our dog. Drop off, pickup and coordination was all very easy. Pricing was also great. Thanks guys!
posted: 07/14/2022
I adopted a young, paralyzed cat with some urine scalding. I went through various products recommended by other vets and rescuers to remedy the wounds before I met Dr. Bob and he gave me the correct products/advice. Having my cat’s wounds healed in a matter of days after weeks of stressing has been such a relief and I’m very grateful.
posted: 02/12/2023
We are TX transplants who recently moved to upstate NY, unknowing that 24hr clinics are turning away customers and regular offices aren’t accepting new clients. In a desperate attempt to help our dog we reached out to Aeolus, willing to drive an hour and a half to get our dog the help he needs. We were connected to the emergency line - a man answered the phone (11/11 10:47PM). After I explained what’s going on he said, “you’re calling me at 10:00 to tell me this?” I was honestly dumbfounded. I said yes, and explained my failed efforts to find help. He asked “why didn’t I call the Latham clinic.” I explained to him that I already had, and again, they would not see us. He then told me he can’t help me right now and to call back during business hours. I honestly hope anyone at Aeolus can go back and listen to the call because this man clearly did not want to be there. He could have said, no I’m so sorry we’re short staffed, we can’t help right now - but he was really rude and acted as if I was out of line for being willing to go to any length to help my dog. I would be seriously concerned for the level of care this man actually wants to bring to your pet. He made sure we understood he was not looking to offer a smidgen of basic courtesy to a pet owner.
posted: 11/11/2022
These folks are super kind and tremendously accommodating. We were from out of town, and our dog needed a tick removed. They took us in without an appointment and took great care of our boy.
posted: 10/21/2022
Bella is a chi every vet makes the same comment what a sweet heart. When she needed eye pressure taken the tech comes out and recommends that I muzzle her next time. When asked about a surgery she needs done and ask Heather at the desk hangs up on me not allowing me to leave messages for doctor. Real concern on what goes behind closed doors. This place has been signing prescription for two years with out seeing my chi. I was having her pressure taken by another and much reliable vet but didn’t like having mail delivery. I kept it going as long as they kept signing the prescription luckily I m a good mom and follow through with her exams. But this is not good or quality practice. Please really review other more qualified and professional animal hospitals
posted: 03/31/2022