Welcome to the Fall 2021 edition of Big Lick Vet’s newsletter! Our goal with this newsletter is to provide our clients with information about what’s been happening here at Big Lick Vet for the past few months, what’s coming up, and our specials/promotions. We also want to provide you with information that’s relevant to you and your pets, like recalls, alerts, and educational information. Thank you for choosing us as your pet’s veterinary care provider! You can also visit our website to stay up to date on what’s going on at Big Lick Vet between newsletters!
News:
Controlled Substance Pick Up Policy
We have recently made some changes to when clients can pick up controlled substance prescriptions. Due to regulations, controlled drug pick up times will now be between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM. Please allow time at pick up for us to fill the prescription. No prescriptions will be filled until the client is in the building to pick up. This will not apply to clients who have pets in hospital or to other prescription drugs. If you have any questions regarding this policy change, feel free to contact us at 540-776-0700 and we would be happy to go over the new policy with you!
Upcoming Holiday Hours
We want to make everyone aware ahead of time about our upcoming holiday hours. In addition to the dates above, we will also be closed on Thanksgiving. We will reopen the following day to be open for Black Friday. We are always closed on the weekends. This year, we will be closing for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to give our staff time to spend with their loved ones.
We highly encourage clients to order their pet’s food and/or medications well in advance of when you’ll need it. Between normal holiday shipping delays, Covid-19 related delays, and businesses being closed around the holidays, it could take a while to get the food and medication your pet needs. Call us at 540-776-0700 and we’ll be happy to set aside your pet’s necessary food and/or medication.
In case of emergency after hours or when we’re closed, please contact Emergency Veterinary Services of Roanoke at 540-563-8575 or Town and Country Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Animal Hospital at 540-382-5042.
Fall Scented Candles are Here!
It’s that time of year again! We have some many great scents in our Pet Odor Exterminator Candles. Some of our favorites include:
Fall’n Leaves
Apple Orchard
Pumpkin & Spice
What’s your favorite fall candle scent?
Come pick out your favorite candle or give us a call at 540-776-0700 and we’ll set one aside for you to pick up!
Access Your Pet’s Records 24/7 With Our App and Pet Portal
Have you ever been a pinch where you needed your pet’s vaccine history after hours? Ever had to board or groom your dog last minute or over the weekend? If so, then check out our app and online pet portal where you can get 24/7 access to your pet’s vaccine history. You can also access and request prescription refills and appointments. It’s perfect for when you need last minute boarding, day care, or even training for your pet or if you need access to your pet’s records after hours.
Did you know you can support our small, locally owned business AND have your pet’s food shipped to your front door for FREE? With Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct you can get free delivery with no shipping minimums on every single order. Just click the link below to sign up and start ordering!
Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct
Support us AND enjoy FREE SHIPPING right to your front door through Pro Plan Vet Direct.
Our Clinic ID is TMFHI.
Pro Plan Vet Direct Discount Codes (One Use Per Client):
-Use code TAKE30 to take 30% off your first automatic shipment order
-FREESHIPPING on all Pro Plan Vet Direct orders – No minimum and no code needed!
You can find all Pro Plan Vet Direct Offers on their website at any time.
Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct Now Offering Direct Rewards!
On top of already offering FREE SHIPPING straight to your house and monthly coupon codes, Purina is also now offering Direct Rewards. With Direct Rewards, you’ll earn 10 points on every dollar spent. You can then use those points to save on future purchases! With all of these rewards and offers, there’s no reason not to take advantage of Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct! Click here to learn more about PPVD and their new Direct Rewards program. Click here to sign up for a PPVD account and start having your pet’s food shipped to you for free!
Due to popular demand, we’re continuing our Client Referral Program through the end of 2020! It means the world that you would recommend us to your friends and family, and this is our way of saying thank you! When you refer a friend to Big Lick Vet, and they mention your name when scheduling or checking-in for their first appointment, we will provide you both with a $20 credit on your account to use towards your next visit.
To learn more about our specials and promotions, check out the Specials page on our website.
Many pet owners struggle with the decision of whether to keep their cat indoors or whether to allow them to spend some of their time outside. It’s a very personal decision that can only be made by pet owners themselves, but there’s no doubt that indoor cats are exposed to fewer risks and safety hazards than outdoor cats. Outdoor cats are at risk for contracting contagious diseases and pests/parasites, as well as injuries from other cats and wild animals. They’re also at risk for being hit by a car or wandering off and getting lost or stolen. There are a lot of great reasons to keep your cat indoors but without taking steps to enrich your cat’s indoor life, then there is a chance problems can arise. An enriched environment gives cats the opportunity to create their own positive experiences in an enclosed space and the goal is to create “an environment of plenty”. Follow these 10 tips to keep your cat happy indoors!
Pet insurance is still a relatively new concept for many pet owners. There are various plans and policies available through multiple companies, so it can be overwhelming when deciding what the right company and policy is for you and your pet. Despite the initial work of choosing the ideal plan for your situation, the vast majority of our clients who carry pet insurance report that they’re very glad they have it. It’s impossible to predict when, how, or to what severity your pet will get sick or how much it will cost. Pet insurance prevents you from having to take on lasting debt or forgo veterinary care. We want your pet to be as happy and healthy as possible and believe that removing financial barriers from important pet care decisions is a key step toward this goal. Pet insurance ensures your pet will always receive the care they need and difficult decisions won’t have to be made for economic reasons. The only way your vet benefits from pet insurance is that they get to practice the highest quality medicine and focus on patient care rather than finances.
We’re excited to announce that mail-in rebates are a thing of the past! We can now apply rebates instantly to your invoice when you purchase Bravecto and/or Sentinel for an immediate discount!
BRAVECTO:
2 Doses = $10 Off
4 Doses = $25 Off
SENTINEL:
6 Doses = $5 Off
12 Doses = $20 Off
To qualify for a rebate on Bravecto or Sentinel, all doses must be of the same product and size, for the same pet and purchased on the same invoice date to qualify for a rebate. At this time, we can only apply instant rebates for Bravecto and Sentinel but we’ll keep you updated if we’re able to apply instant rebates for other products in the future.
To see the blogs posted above and more, check out our blog.
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Please feel free to call our office at 540-776-0700 with any questions, concerns, or needs you might have! We look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate care to you and your pets. Thanks for choosing us to be your pet’s health care provider!
