Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital
4.5 (656) 1152 Shepherdstown Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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 Shenandoah Veterinary 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 | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 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
They were able to bring my dog in for a checkup a few weeks before the scheduled date. Everyone is very knowledgeable and friendly and always makes my dogs feel at ease. I’m so happy to have found this vet when we moved to the area
posted: 06/26/2023
My heart is broken and I am still grieving the loss of my beloved rescue dog, who experienced a heart attack while getting her nails trimmed last week. Despite the fact that she was in serious need of attention, the staff downplayed the condition to a single tongue bite and lectured us about not having a current heartworm exam or not using their preferred treatment method. They also kept her in the backroom longer than needed and kept us in the dark about what was actually gonig on. They didn't have her nails trimmed, but wanted to poke a needle in her for a heartworm exam which wouldn't improve her condition whatsoever, but compliance with procedures in this clinic is far more important than the animal's life or wellbeing at the moment. Nervous about what they have done to cause an obviously emergency situation, they prescribed trazadone for the next visit, for us to completely put her out before getting her in for a nail trim. in other words, the owner is expected to do all the work. I can trim her nails myself if I manage to get her so comfortable with the calming meds, which is another thing that's treated as a favor when prescribed these days. There was a time when the clinics would take more responsibilities, sedating a nervous dog and doing a simple task was a basic requirement, without lecturing the owners about their long list of responsibilities to ease staff workload. For my poor terrified dog who had never shown any aggression in her entire short life, - I did her nails myself many times - it was a horrible experience to be treated so harshly and without any compassion, and I am so sorry i wasn't there to stop them. ❤️🩹 We witnessed her death right in front of us shortly after bringing her home. There is no amount of crying that can ease this pain. I called so many mobile vets and grooming services to avoid getting her out of the house before driving her to the clinic. if your dog is sick and especially has a weak heart, be careful about letting a stranger handle her even for grooming. I wish I could turn back time and let her live out her daily routines in peace as she sat on her favorite couch, the only place she felt safe and secure. I miss her so much. ❤️🩹
posted: 08/14/2023
We always bring our 4 year old Pomeranian here. They have been caring for him since we got him when he was eight weeks old. Update. He's five now and still getting great care, here. We always bring him here for grooming, too.
posted: 09/18/2023
The veterinarians are very knowledgeable and I’m impressed. I have a cat that hates the vet to the point that he gets very aggressive. They accommodate him with no problem. I have another cat that was diagnosed with a heart problem and they have helped me every step of the way. I have trouble giving him his pills and the front desk person explained “compounding medications” to me and how it might make it easier on my 10 year old cat. There are a few front desk people that are not on top of things, but I love this place.
posted: 09/06/2023
We had an emergency yesterday...THEY SAVED our baby's LIFE!!! With NO APPOINTMENT,NO NOTICE,they ACTED QUICKLY and with the UTMOST CARE for our FURBABY and US!!!! FOREVER GRATEFUL and WILL TRUST NO ONE ELSE with his care!!! THANK YOU Dr Gilpin and Staff!!!!!!!
posted: 09/12/2023