Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care

Category: Veterinarian in Richmond, Virginia

Address: 1605 Rhoadmiller St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Phone: +18043553500

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–5:30PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Christina Davis

Jun 24, 2022

5 stars and not for the reason you might think! We drove about 3 hours to save compared to the local price. When we went to drop off our dog, the consult took longer than expected; the surgeon did multiple tests and then told us that she didn't need surgery! It was misdiagnosed by 2 local vets and may have been spinal shock or a partial tear that was improving. Even though they stood to lose the money, they were honest with us! I hate to think that we might have spent $6,000 at a vet near us and put our dog through a surgery unnecessarily.

Margot Salas

Feb 6, 2022

I cannot express how beyond thankful I am for helping hand to exist. I live in NYC and after a 1k check up (urine, x-rays, sonogram etc)my dog had a huge bladder stone. They quoted me 3k for the procedure after already paying 1,500 in tests and what not. My dogs stone was so big she was peeing blood and had a UTI. After researching every vet in the tri state area, within days I came across HH. It was like too good to be true. I was trying to do extensive research bc the procedure is intense. Thank you to everyone who also left reviews bc without that information I wouldn’t have decided to make the trip to Virginia. After being in contact with HH they gave me the closest date available-within 4 days I was heading there. We stayed at a hotel in the area (recommended by HH) for 3 days to give my dog time to rest before heading back to nyc in car. Everything went great, I was hesitant to drop my dog off an over night hospital for the first night, since my dog kept whining the first night and I was afraid something was wrong. But thankfully she was better the next day and off we headed back to nyc. Within 1-2 weeks she got her cone and stitches removed back in nyc and since then has been on a special diet. HH saved my dogs life and I will be forever grateful!

Rachel Fitzgerald

Mar 3, 2021

I can't say enough positive things about Helping Hands. From their checking process through their patient staff, great expertise, post-op care and their mission to provide affordable veterinary surgery, they are just impressive all around. …Thank you so much Rachel! We are thrilled you had such a positive experience and that we are were able to get you in so quickly! Dental care can definitely be life-changing! We send big hugs to you both!

Jermaine DeLeon

Feb 15, 2021

This place is a godsend! They took care of my 14yr old 4 legged family member for an operation that would've cost triple the price in my area. Words can't express how thankful I am to have found them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so, so happy you found us and we were able to help! We send big hugs to you both!💙

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Questions & Answers

Does this vet have greyhound experience

Genesiz | Nov 2, 2020
Sammantha Carter | Nov 3, 2020

I can't imagine that they don't. They are amazing. I saw large and small breeds there.

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The emergency clinic said that my dog needs an amputation, but dealing with them I'm already in debt and can't afford to take her back to them, will helping hands be able to help, everything I had went to the emergency clinic.

Prasia Burleigh | Mar 3, 2019
Courtney Griffin | Mar 4, 2019

Prasia - I have the Spring 2018 Procedure Pricing Guide and for dogs, an amputation for a leg is $755, and $325 for a toe or a tail. Still, I guarantee wayyyyy cheaper than your vet. Hope that helps.

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Are you taking appointments. Now

Yolanda Jones | Oct 3, 2020
Alisha Lowe | Oct 4, 2020

It took me only 2 weeks to get an appointment for my kitty to have his eye surgery. When the little booger popped a stitch, they fixed it the very next day.

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my dog had a lot of teeth pulled on March 14, 2019. Is it safe to take the collar off now March 30, 2019?

Rita Throckmorton | Mar 2, 2020
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 3, 2020

Hello Rita. We are closed today so no doctors are in the office. If you check your discharge instructions, they should tell you when it is ok to remove the collar. 14 days is the standard recommendation, but be sure and check your discharge paperwork in case your pet had a different instruction. We hope your dog is feeling so much better!

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Do u do vaccination

Arlean Shelton | Mar 3, 2019
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 4, 2019

We do not do vaccinations but thank you so much for reaching out. We streamline to only advanced surgery and dental care. This allows us to offer these services much more affordably. If you do a search for low-cost spay/neuter clinics in your area, most of those also offer low-cost vaccinations. Thank you for being such a responsible pet parent :)

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Hi! I have a 4yr old large dog that needs a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). I am absolutely desperate to get this done for him and on a fixed income. Does this place do those surgeries also?

Fallone Hutchens | Mar 3, 2019
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 4, 2019

Hello Fallone...we are so sorry you and your pet are experiencing this. We do not offer the TPLO repair at this time. If you would like to talk to us about the ACL repair we offer, please call us at 804-355-3500. Thank you so much for reaching out!

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My dog needs surgery her ear canals need to be removed, I know it is expensive is there a doctor that is not so expensive

little dolly | Mar 3, 2019
Sue Studds | Mar 4, 2019

Helping Hands just completed two surgeries on a 6 yo Shih Tzu; a dental & a luxating patella, on the same day, for us. She got wonderful care & is recuperating extremely well. We are able to pay in cash but not everybody is able to do that. That is where Care Credit comes in to help. Just like any credit card, there are usually high interest fees but your beloved pet/s get the care they need & in some cases, it is life saving & relieving them of discomfort.

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My 7 year own yorkie poo has a tumour on the upper left side started smalle a few years ago now it's the size of a marble where can I get affordable care please help Am looking for the lowest out of pocket costs ifor furlough family

Jay brax | Feb 27, 2021
Lynn Giglio | Feb 28, 2021

You definitely need to get that checked. You have to think you might think it is expensive now, but anytime the longer you wait the more expensive. There are options out there. I would look up affordable pet health services. PETA offers lower cost on certain things, pet insurance is another option, look up different vets. It boils down to if there is will there is a way :)

My vet thinks my dog has a possible left hind cruciate injury. Do you guys offer a consultation to confirm if they indeed need surgery? or is a confirmed diagnosis required prior to making an appointment?

Maria Alejandra Martinez Bravo | Jan 31, 2021
Kimberly Morris | Feb 1, 2021

Confirmed diagnosis. They are not full service. But you can call their office. They are very helpful over the phone

How long after the check in is the surgery.Do they contact you when they start or only after it's completed.Also do they offer wifi in the waiting room.

Melvin Clifton | Sep 3, 2020
Wendy Innes | Sep 4, 2020

No waiting room. We never went in the building. They do not call until its over. As they told us, "no news is good news" they won't give updates over the phone if you call either. This is not a warm and fuzzy vet hospital, but a bare bones surgical clinic. They did a great job with our girl, but don't expect a caring vet tech to cater to you because they wont.

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My pup is 12 yrs old, 50# chocolate lab mix who never had his teeth professionally cleaned...but needs it now..can i get an estimate of cost?

Maria VAWitch | Sep 3, 2020
J M | Sep 4, 2020

Their web site shows cost of all services

My 11 year old chihuahua is having tooth pain i don't know which tooth is hurting her but she has about 5 or 6 top teeth and 1 or 2 bottom teeth how much would it cost to have them all pulled.

Mara Price | Aug 4, 2020
olivia lobins | Aug 5, 2020

They don't pull healthy teeth they said but will pull what needs to be and fix what they can. Also do cleaning at the dance time. I'm not sure what it would all cost you because ours was 2 surgeries including the dental and 2 teeth pulled plus eye surgery for 620. Very reasonable and very friendly staff and doctor

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My kitty was born with an underdeveloped eye. His vet gave me an estimate of $1055 to close his eye. I'm a single m.j om and cant afford that. Will they do it cheaper?

Alisha Lowe | Aug 4, 2020
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Aug 5, 2020

We are so sorry you and kitty are experiencing this! If you have your diagnosing veterinarian send the records to us for our Doctors to review, we can tell you if we are able to help. Thank you so much for reaching out!.You can call us Monday at 804-355-3500. We are wishing you and kitty the very best!♥

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My yorkie swallowed a bone and it is lodged in his esophagus. He needs surgery and I can't afford it. Is there a way that Helping Hands can assist me?

Gwen Harris | Jul 5, 2020
matt calligan | Jul 6, 2020

Just had our 7 y/o bulldog there to take 12 bad teeth out. They found a lemon sized cyst under his tongue and removed that too. We stayed in a hotel for two nights to make it easier on him which I recommend if you're out of town. Both surgeries and all travel expenses total were less than I was quoted for just his tooth extraction in the area we live.

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How much is a teeth cleaning?

Janet Younce | Mar 2, 2020
Sara Gross | Mar 3, 2020

That information is readily available on their website. The price will vary with the age of the dog and whether XRays are included. Please check the website. It's very useful.

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My puppy has a lot itching n she is always trying to get that itch. I'm lost for words cause I want to help her so bad n I don't know what to do. I just don't know what to do

Marchelle' S. Muhammad-Briggs | Mar 2, 2020
Sara Gross | Mar 3, 2020

Like Veronica said, Helping Hands can't help you with this, but definitely sounds like an allergy. Switch to a food with a different protein base - try lamb and rice and avoid all chicken to see if it helps. You really should check with her vet, though.

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I need an affordable internal medicine Vet for my 11 year old dog. He had Cushing's, diabetes, heart murmur. His vet saids he needs a specialist but my husband is on a fixed income and we can not afford high vet bills.

Deanne Muller | Mar 2, 2020
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 3, 2020

Hello Deanne, we are so sorry your dog is having these issues. You are correct, we only perform surgery & dental care---that is how we do it much more affordably. We wish you guys the very best♥

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My 12 year old chihuahua has a dislocated hip on his back left leg. Is surgery the best option as it appears to be worsening as far as his mobility?

Linda | Mar 2, 2020
Kenneth Goodwin | Mar 3, 2020

Helping Hands will definitely save you money if your pet does need surgery. I highly recommend them. There are steps to follow first. You must visit you regular vet first to get a diagnosis. You must forward a copy of that diagnosis to Helping Hands to set up an appointment. They do take Care Credit if you do not have the funds available at this time. You will have to bring your pet in early for check in and come back at the end of the day to pick him/ her up. You must take your pet back to your regular vet for aftercare within 24 hours postsurgery. We saved about 2400$ by taking the trip down to Richmond. It was well worth it. Our pet is much happier and still going strong a year later. Best of luck to you and your pet whatever you decide.🙂

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How much is a scheduled C section during office hours for a dog

Australian Shepherd For Life | Mar 2, 2020
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 3, 2020

Hello American Bully For Life...C-SECTION $555.00 with spay – $655.00 without spay, After hours C-SECTION-[if possible to get a team together], $1,555 with spay – $1,655 without spay (includes after hours fee). Here is a link to our Prices & Procedures page on our website: https://www.helpinghandsvetva.com/procedures-pricing/ Thanks so much for reaching out! Please call us at 804-355-3500 with any questions :)

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Do you guys do x-rays ?

Diana Cortez | Mar 2, 2020
Sun Bun | Mar 3, 2020

They do. They gave us the option of getting dental x-rays for our little guy when we were there. Hope this helps.

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How much to say my dog

Jamie Seifer | Mar 2, 2020
TL M | Mar 3, 2020

Most likely a typo of spay.

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Pit bull has kidney stones and needs surgery to help, owner can not afford the 7, 000 vet told the owner it would cost , can anyone help her out?

Phylis Ham | Mar 2, 2020
Jon | Mar 3, 2020

Are you sure it's not bladder stones? Cause if that's the case then your dog would need a cystotomy which is $655.

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How much is dental cleaning with anesthesia?

Kim Salopek | Mar 2, 2020
John Pintauro | Mar 3, 2020

Its included

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Our Cat Symba just broke his hind leg...would Helping hands do this type of surgery and if so, how much approx. would it cost? Thanks, Bob

Robert Powidzki | Mar 2, 2020
Travis Knotts | Mar 3, 2020

Most prices for services are posted online, go to https://www.helpinghandsvetva.com/procedures-pricing/

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Is there a free vet clinic in the Richmond area for cats.

Jackie Michaux | Mar 3, 2019
Mary Donahue | Mar 4, 2019

No. It is a low cost surgical and dental clinic for cats and dogs. They are caring, talented and the best prices that I have seen.

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I'd like to know if Helping Hands performs eye surgery. Will someone please help?

Cherelle Still | Mar 3, 2019
Tgirl B | Mar 4, 2019

The eye Care they perform is listed on their website.

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My Yorkie is old having problems walking keeps falling and right leg frozen. Can I get an appointment for tomorrow morning?

Vernice Pridgeon | Mar 3, 2019
Mindy Kruty-Crothers | Mar 4, 2019

They are a surgery only clinic. They dont see appointments at all. You just drop your dog off in the morning for a dental cleaning, or mass removal, or whatever surgery, and then pick them back up at the end of the day. I'm a vet tech. Sounds like your dog may have arthritis or luxating patella or could have injured himself. I would recommend taking him to your regular vet... Unless you think he needs surgery on that leg? But I would get it evaluated first elsewhere before just taking him in to Helping Hands

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Hi I have a one year old German shepherd/great prynesse mix with a fibula broken in 3 places. Do ya'll do plating?

Amber | Mar 3, 2019
Tracey Montecalvo | Mar 4, 2019

Hi, you should call in the morning if they don't answer you on this site. But they should be able to help you:-) so actually you should call them early tomorrow morning. 🤗 good luck with your baby 🦄 Go to the website- there should be a price list that says everything they do.

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My 10 months English Bulldog needs the enlongated soft palate surgery and I'm concerned of complications during and post surgery since he has never been under anesthesia and bulldogs breed respiratory issues. Has anyone's dog been thru this surgery?

Jocelyn Ingold | Mar 3, 2019
BarbaraJo Murray | Mar 4, 2019

My dogs have had a total of 4 surgeries, not all the same dog. They are friendly, professional and reasonable. No surgery over $999.00. All my dogs have came home great. They have a place comfortable to wait or they give you a map of Richmond to visit. I recommend Help8ng Hands to everyone that there animal needs surgery. Best of luck to you. I always went the evening before and stayed at the local hotels down the street that are dog friendly. You have an early drop off. It was much easier going g the day before. Message me if you have any questions.

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My dog is 4 pounds and has pyrometra i hear this a good place im thinking to find a place for her surgery thats under 1800 dollars

Kim Simms | Mar 3, 2019
Mindy Kruty-Crothers | Mar 4, 2019

I'm a vet tech and i just took my two dachshunds to Helping Hands for a dental cleaning and extractions. They were amazing, efficient, clean, professional, and everythi g i had hoped for. The most important thing to note is that HH is an out patient clinic only. Which means there is no hospitslization. So if your pet has any complications they will be transported to the closest pet ER.

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I have a 7.75 year old Bichon mix. He needs his dew (?) Claws removed. How much would that cost?

Kristine King | Mar 3, 2019
Kristine King | Mar 4, 2019

Thank you all!

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Hi, my boyfriend has a 4 year old male bulldog, he has what they call cherry eye in both eyes, what do we have to do to come down to have them taken care of, we live in New Jersey, I have a friend that brought his dog there .

Diane Karl | Mar 3, 2019
Tori Anne Falls | Mar 4, 2019

Call! They are always so kind and knowledgable! I've broight my dog in their for 2 surgeries now! They're great!

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How do I get the affordable veterinary surgery and dental clinic west virginia pricing guide? Thank you in advance.

Robyn Dailey | Mar 3, 2019
Tracey Montecalvo | Mar 4, 2019

Try to get everything done at the same time it benefits you and your pet. And they are wonderful😍🐦🐕🐱🐎🐁🐾😊

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How much are second set of puppy shots?

J Harper | Mar 3, 2019
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 4, 2019

Thank you so much for reaching out! We are not a full-service practice. We only perform surgical and dental procedures. Streamlining to only these two services allows us to offer them much more affordably for folks. If you do a search of low-cost spay/neuter clinics in your area, most also perform low-cost vaccines. Thank you so much for being a responsible pet parent! :)

I have 13 year old Chihuahua who needs surgery for a lexating patella is there anywhere other than the emergency vets for surgery.

Jayne Newman | Mar 3, 2019
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 4, 2019

We are so sorry you and your pet are experiencing this. We offer this surgery if it is a Grade I, II, or III for $995.00. Please call us at 804-355-3500 and we will be happy to speak with you about this and answer any questions!

do u guys do shots too

SAMAD ALLAH | Mar 3, 2019
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (Owner) | Mar 4, 2019

Thank you so much for reaching out! No, we do not do shots or routine care. We only perform surgery and dental care at a lower cost. If you are in the Richmond area and your pet is spayed or neutered, Prevent A Litter (P.A.L.) in Carytown does low-cost shots as does Richmond Animal League's (R.A.L.) Loving Spay/Neuter Clinic :)

If I have a cat that mat need antibiotics for an URI can they see the animal same day and does this place have that service?

Muirgen SilverWolf | Mar 3, 2019
Sherri Green | Mar 4, 2019

Check their website for their services, but this sounds more like what a regular vet does. Helping Hands is very focused on surgeries and dental cleaning. Even after surgeries, my dogs regular vet took care of after care because Helping Hands isn't that type of hospital.

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Do they let you do payments on an expensive surgery? My dog might need stomach surgery for a second time. The first time it costed us almost $2000 up front and we didn't have it, we literally had to beg family members to help us pay for it.

Kaley Martin | Mar 3, 2019
LISA BRILEY | Mar 4, 2019

They are substantially less than your regular vet, with EXCELLENT quality. No payments but worth calling. Rate them a 5+

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My dog is 13yrs old and has cataracts on both eyes,is there any help for him,please help....

Stevie Sparks | Mar 3, 2019
Sue Studds | Mar 4, 2019

Helping Hands does not do cataract surgeries as a vet opthomologist must perform it. Animal Eye Care of Richmond does those. They are located just off 295 in Powhatan County. My vet is Dr. Michael Blair there but either he or the female vet are excellent. You would need bloodwork done by your own vet as well as a referral faxed prior. Given your dog is 13 yrs. old & the price of cataract surgery ( roughly $5,000), I would recommend also getting abdominal x rays done as there could be malignant tumors internally that do not show up in the bloodwork. This very thing happened to me & we had to have ours euthanized 2 wks. later. Had we known or it showed up in the bloodwork, we would not have done it.

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I have a cat that needs teeth removed. How long is this procedure? Is it safe?

S Usan Hurst | Mar 3, 2018
shari rood | Mar 4, 2018

I would call them and ask. They are wonderful and they will tell you what the risks are. You can wait there while it's done if you like. They have a nice waiting room with a tv and snacks.

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How much to repair a luxating pettella sorry for the spelling

Cheryl Thompson | Mar 3, 2018
shari rood | Mar 4, 2018

The website has a list of options. They are amazing. I highly recommend them.

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Does this clinic treat feral cats?

Gail Davidson | Mar 3, 2018
Tammy Tull | Mar 4, 2018

Go to the web site

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Is there WiFi at this facility?

Barbara Donegan | Mar 3, 2018
N Taylor | Mar 4, 2018

Yes

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