Are these average prices for vaccines?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have my dog on a wellness plan with Banfield for around $38 a month and I love the convenience. All of their vaccines are included, twice a year physicals with basic testing, and you get free office visits if you want to come in with any concerns. You also get a discount on anything you get done out of pocket. I like having the cost split up like that and when I did the math with quotes from local vets it is well worth the cost.

That does sound interesting. Is there anything about it that you haven't liked, compared to what other vets offer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have my dog on a wellness plan with Banfield for around $38 a month and I love the convenience. All of their vaccines are included, twice a year physicals with basic testing, and you get free office visits if you want to come in with any concerns. You also get a discount on anything you get done out of pocket. I like having the cost split up like that and when I did the math with quotes from local vets it is well worth the cost.

Be careful when you decide to stop the plan - there are reviews where people describe not being able to cancel their plans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have my dog on a wellness plan with Banfield for around $38 a month and I love the convenience. All of their vaccines are included, twice a year physicals with basic testing, and you get free office visits if you want to come in with any concerns. You also get a discount on anything you get done out of pocket. I like having the cost split up like that and when I did the math with quotes from local vets it is well worth the cost.

That does sound interesting. Is there anything about it that you haven't liked, compared to what other vets offer?

No I've been very happy with it and have used it for about 9 years. I have one pet with bad back issues and I have been especially pleased with my vet's awareness of my budget in giving me options and referrals and minimizing cost in treating. There is one vet that I do not care for and after I requested not to see him again, it has not been any problem.

To this poster-
Be careful when you decide to stop the plan - there are reviews where people describe not being able to cancel their plans.

I have heard the same thing, but I called when one of my cats passed away and had no problem not only cancelling that plan, but they refunded me for part of the previous month.

[Anonymous]

You only need Bordetella and Canine Influenza if you are planning to board your dog or do doggie day care. Those are totally optional.

[Anonymous]

Only rabies after puppy rounds. We do not board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have my dog on a wellness plan with Banfield for around $38 a month and I love the convenience. All of their vaccines are included, twice a year physicals with basic testing, and you get free office visits if you want to come in with any concerns. You also get a discount on anything you get done out of pocket. I like having the cost split up like that and when I did the math with quotes from local vets it is well worth the cost.

Be careful when you decide to stop the plan - there are reviews where people describe not being able to cancel their plans.

Yes banfield is a horror. There is a big turnover in the vets I have seen at alexandria and springfield. The hours completely suck since they close at 6. Due to the high turnover usually only 1 vet is available and no walkins allowed anymore. This are is over populated so you have a small chance of not being seen for weeks by your preferred vet. Also the new vets dont have a clue what to do but suggest expensive treatments with no result. Switched to a private vet after they wouldnt help my very ill family member and havent looked back at that horror house!

[Anonymous]

Those are normal vet prices. If you have veterinary experience you can get them at Tractor Supply and DIY for under $10 each.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems in the range of normal. I’ve been fed up with vet prices lately so I posted on Nextdoor and someone told me about “EZVet Clinic” at Pet Supplies Plus in Falls Church. It’s like a CVS Minute Clinic for dogs and the vet is just fine. I’ve been taking my puppy there for her rounds of shots and it’s only about $75 TOTAL each time (plus the expensive flea/tick stuff but you can’t avoid paying for that and their prices are good). They have these puppy packages. I was amazed by how many rounds of shots puppies need and how much it would run with a traditional vet/office visit each time. My lord.

I think Rite Aid also has some kind of low cost vet clinic inside of some locations.

Do you remember how many different vaccines you got there?

Here you go - the packages include a fecal test and deworming too. It’s a fantastic deal. I certainly wouldn’t go there for anything other than a simple issue (that’s all they are designed for anyway) but I’m so happy I found it. I’m going to take my cats there their annual too.

http://ezvetstation.com/ez-vet-services.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those are normal vet prices. If you have veterinary experience you can get them at Tractor Supply and DIY for under $10 each.

Wait-really? Do you need a license? My mom is a nurse now but went to a vet program.