Cacapon Veterinary Medical Center
4.8 (112) 546 Cold Stream Rd, Capon Bridge, WV 26711, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Cacapon Veterinary Medical Center
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 | 11,758 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,172 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,835 |
| 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 | 12,234 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,044 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,935 |
| 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
Long post, but know that it is made with the best intentions. I want to save someone else baby from suffering like ours did. My parents and myself have always used Cacapon Veterinary Medicine (in Capon Bridge) for the last 20 years. Through numerous animals including cows we were supporters of his practice. Last week my Sally became very I’ll for no reason. After 2 visits to the vets office and numerous tests my parents were told they could find nothing wrong she need antibiotics and a bland diet. They were charged nearly a thousand dollars for these tests and their medical knowledge. My parents felt as though they were not being heard and decided to look for a new vet after the second visit and being told she was ok and dismissed. They found a new vet they couldn’t take a new patient until the following week. Friday morning our baby was in so much pain her stomach was convulsing so much she was unable to walk. They reached out to a new vet who they had that appointment scheduled with and they were kind enough to squeeze our girl within and the first hour they could tell she had Leukemia, and it was pretty advanced. A bland diet and antibiotics were not going to save her. She had been in excruciating pain for who knows how long. We put our poor baby to sleep this afternoon and it should have been done way sooner, she shouldn’t have to have suffered. Please please please listen to your gut when it comes to these things and keep searching for answers. Our “trusted” vet would have just strung us along and allowed her to be in even more pain. This is Sally and she was so loved. I only wish our vet that we trusted with her life treated her with the compassion she deserved. After posting my story to social media I received word from so many other animal parents that experienced very similar treatment as we had. Please don’t fall into the trap we fell into, be you ranimals advocate and listen to you gut.
posted: 02/05/2022
Thanks to the staff for the care given to our Chloe and Ozzie. The compassion shown upon the end of life for both was amazing.
posted: 01/10/2023
They were so great in our time of need. Even though we couldn't fix him, the staff were so kind and compassion it.
posted: 05/08/2023
I want to thank every staff member for their amazing attitude towards our sick cat Olaf. They did more in half the time and half the cost as a unnamed vet hospital. They genuinely cared what was wrong with him and worked tirelessly despite or in addition to caring for several other animals at the same time. 24 hours later and he is improving by the hour. Thank you all so much.
posted: 11/08/2022
All the staff are super nice and helpful. My little Grace is always in great loving care.
posted: 04/05/2023