Soldotna Animal Hospital

4.6 (168)
42479 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Soldotna 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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puppygal 360

I’ve been working with Soldotna Animal Hospital for 2 years now after I needed an emergency c section for one of my dogs. Even though it was the middle of the night and staff had to rush to the clinic to open it and care for my girl, she was given the best care I could have asked for. I was let know ahead of time of cost estimates, things that could go wrong and ect. It was an extremely hard time for me and I was allowed to say goodbye to the baby who passed away as well as sit with my momma and comfort her as she was waking up. Staff were all extremely patient and helpful and even took on the care over and over to try and help another pup survive who was not in the best health. Fast forward 2 years and I took a male in for OFA hips and Elbows and I was extremely pleased to have Staff go out of their way to make sure he was cared for and his needs where accommodated for. I was also professionally and compassionately informed about breeding a dog who has to be muzzled for a vet visit. Staff where extremely kind to ensure he was getting the best care possible and I as an owner was taking into consideration the best way to care for him as a dog who needed the use of a muzzle. I was very anxious about the whole visit because it’s hard to have him out of my site and in the hands of others but staff went above and beyond to give him the care asked for as well as clip his nails and inform me of an ear infection as well as treat it the same visit. I never felt rushed away from my dog and I was made to feel that every single staff member had my dog in their best of interest. All interactions with staff where very nice and calming and helped me to get through the appointment feeling as though my dog was in the best hands and would be cared for with the best possible care.

posted: 08/13/2023

hildamedley@mail.com Medley

You need to improve the manners of the front desk person. She have to realize that our visit is not free. We pay for the service. So maybe find someone who is compassionate. Thank you! The Doctor and the staff are great besides the front desk people.

posted: 07/18/2023

Suzanne Hall

Love the vets and staff and have been very happy with the services and care my animals have received…even when things didn’t turn out how I wanted. They’ve always been kind and compassionate.

posted: 06/19/2023

Isa Priscilla San Miguel

My puppy needed her first shots and dewormer. I was on a limited time frame and they got her in the day we needed. We got there early and they got her appointment done in 5 mins. The lady that helped us was super sweet. Great first experience for my girl.

posted: 05/07/2023

shannon penner

Emergency call on a Sunday ☹️☹️ Both ladies were professional and truly concerned regardless of there lack of sleep due to several emergencies that weekend. They did a great job with our pup 🐶 Thank you very much!!

posted: 06/28/2023