Dunbar Animal Hospital
4.4 (321) 1419 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064, 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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dunbar Animal 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 | 11,758 |
| 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
Staff was very nice. They are willing to give as much care as they can. Vets are extremely expensive but they have gone above and beyond for my dog "TROUBLE "" .. I recommend this animal hospital to anyone. They also have walk services starting at 8am. You do need an appointment for services in the afternoon. ❤️❤️❤️
posted: 07/15/2023
I had to say goodbye to my baby girl, Maggie, on 6/10/23. She was the best dog, friend, daughter for almost 16 years. I had never been to Dunbar animal hospital before but my coworker told me they were nice to her when she had taken her baby there. That was all I wanted, someone nice and caring to be around when my baby went to heaven… They were amazing! I cried from the moment I walked through the door to the moment I left- not including all the moments before and after of course- and through every tear, not a weird look, not a nasty smirk, just compassion. They offered to make a paw print resin for me but it would take a couple hours and after she was gone but I didn’t want to leave her there. She needed to be laid to rest. I had made a paw print salt dough ornament for Christmas so I had that. They took her back to wrap her up and get her ready to leave and apparently they took an ink print of her paw. I wasn’t expecting them to bring her out in her very own casket, card board of course but none the less it was casket shaped so it was her casket. They drew a heart on the end where her sweet head was…That was another wonderful thing they done. Back to the ink Print… Today in the mail I received 4 cards with my girls paw print along with written condolences and sweet words singed by the staff.. I can not thank you all enough. It was so hard to say goodbye and finding such nice caring people to be by our side, all I wanted, I sure did find at Dunbar Animal Hospital. 💕💔💕
posted: 06/16/2023
Just being honest. Worst experience I've ever had at a Vets office. My appointment was later in the day, I understand the workers had a long day, but still. They tried to take my cat's blood and weren't even capable of doing that. The cat was barely moving and meowing a little, never had a problem at any other vet. The vet looked like she was about to have a panic attack and said she couldn't do it and I'd have to schedule another appointment to put her to sleep in order to take the blood. I said "want me to come back and hold her?" she said "no, i can't take blood with customers standing over my shoulder staring at me". Then gave the cat some antibiotics and ointment and sent me on my way. About $200 down the drain. Thanks, Dunbar Animal Hospital! You guys are the best!
posted: 07/16/2023
Excellent service. Kind employees. Got my drug in quickly. She told me to bring him right away. Got him in medicine, and he had a follow-up visit. Always great service
posted: 07/22/2023
I honestly don't feel like I should give a rating, as I didn't get the see the vet. I sat in the waiting room for over 3 hours, without my name being called. In their defense, they had a few traumas come in, so I'm not bashing them. Just saying how my trip went. They ladies were very nice.
posted: 07/26/2023