Canterbury Animal Hospital
4.7 (103) 195 Middletown Cir, Fairmont, WV 26554, 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 – 2:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Canterbury 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
I feel Dr Dolly takes his time and explains everything to you and has always given me great advise and service.. Always has the animals best interest at heart..In my opinion he's the best vet in the area. I drive to Fairmont from Clarksburg to see him, been going to him for several years. He's located behind Middletown Mall, his office is always immaculately clean. The help there is fanominal too, they are always there to help me....Great business...
posted: 02/22/2023
When we first went here, it was great; they were timely and compassionate. The last 2 appointments we’ve had, we’ve left because it’s been over an hour and we still hadn’t been seen. It would be a different story if they were busy, but when we got there today all of the rooms were cleared and we were the only people there.
posted: 08/10/2023
We’ve taken our dogs to Dr Dolly since he opened CAH and even earlier when he worked with Dr Carpenter. TWICE I have taken one of our dogs for him to treat, expecting that they would be put down, and Dr Dolly saved them. We had a Shar-Pei who was bitten by a brown recluse. Shar-Pei’s have a very unique skin that helps protect them but in this case, caused our girl’s leg to bust open like a book. Regular treatments were not working so Dr Dolly went way outside of the box in an attempt to save her. Several weeks after daily care, she was back to being a normal dog and lived a happy life with us for 6-7 more years. This year our labradoodle pup (barely 3 years old) slowly got sick, stopped eating, etc. After running tests and trying what he could, Dr Dolly referred us to a specialist in Pittsburgh who diagnosed our pup with a rare condition called Addison’s Disease and she is doing great now with ongoing treatment here at home. Has he not researched and looked into specialty care we would’ve had to have put our girl down she was so sick. I can’t recommend this clinic enough if you have pets that you want to receive the best possible care. When our Shar-Pei was ready to cross the rainbow bridge due to old age and a couple other health issues that were untreatable, Dr Dolly had us come in after hours and he put the dog that he’d saved several years earlier to sleep. That dog was special to us and to him and we ALL cried together after she had passed. Dr Dolly cares about the pets he provides care for and I can’t think of another clinic or provider that I’d trust more than him and his staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
posted: 06/22/2023
We used to love Doc Dolly. Always nice, friendly, knowledgeable. The last couple visits with three different pets he was pretty rude, still knowledgeable. This last visit two weeks ago he was incredibly condescending and an all around pr!ck with very little info regarding our cat. I’m not saying our cats death was his fault, I’m not saying it’s not but we will never bring a pet back and will encourage others not to.
posted: 02/11/2023
I LOVE this animal hospital. It was my cats first time going there and they were AMAZING with him and everyone was so nice!! I definitely recommend taking your pets here.
posted: 06/05/2023
Veterinarians in Fairmont, West Virginia
Canterbury Animal Hospital
195 Middletown Cir, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA(304) 816-3439
Fairmont Veterinary Hospital
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Middletown Animal Clinic Inc
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White Hall Animal Clinic
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