Thornton Animal Hospital
4.7 (195) 229 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Thornton 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,796 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,099 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,741 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,302 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,828 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,023 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,206 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,738 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,866 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,067 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,801 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,660 |
| 4.3 | Adoro | 4 |
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
I absolutely love this place! The staff is wonderful and caring. They have been out vets for years now. I'm moving a couple hours away and still plan to use them whenever possible.
posted: 11/15/2024
They have been with us when it was time to say goodbye to our fur family member to welcoming a new member to our family. Through it all they have been wonderful. They have been informative, compassionate and financially reasonable each and every time. I recommend them to everyone.
posted: 11/07/2023
Absolutely the best vet I’ve ever taken my fur babies to. They keep the prices fair, they genuinely love our pets, and they’ve always been able to squeeze my babies in when they needed to be seen. Can’t recommend enough
posted: 08/24/2024
We love the care Dr Newboll gives our cat. However, we boarded him for 9 days while on vacation. The morning before I dropped him off in the afternoon, I left a message for the vet about diabetes care and checks during his stay. After I picked my cat up, I found out that my message was never given to the vet. They did give my cat his current dose of insulin daily while he was there. However, the opportunity was missed for checks and possible better glucose control.
posted: 10/04/2024
My pets have been seen a few times at this place. I loved the veterinarians and never had any problems. HOWEVER, I JUST HAD THE CRAZIEST EXPERIENCE AND WILL NEVER RETURN AND WILL URGE OTHERS NOT TO… here’s why: A couple days ago my cat was bitten by a snake. His leg was swelling in front of my eyes and he personality changed quickly. I called the office right as they opened about thirty minutes later. They said with snake bites I would need to bring him in urgently due to the quick decline it can cause. I was concerned about price and she stated they don’t do payment plans and said to try care credit but drop him off and we would figure it out. So that’s what I did. I tried care credit and it was a no which was no surprise. I’m a full time healthcare student and mom. I received a phone call from the veterinarian who said they needed permission to start antivenom therapy and fluids etc, I said YES and explained again that I was trying to figure out the finance aspect she said it’s fine we will deal with it at the front when we know what we are looking at and that the cat would usually stay overnight for observation so I would have a little more time to get whatever the cost was together. After I picked my son up from school, I went by to see the status and they said my cat was responding well and no complications and the price was $554. Okay, so realizing they were trying to release him right then I was panicking because I still haven’t had enough time to have the response from the people who were going to pitch in to get the cat paid for. The woman in the back office came out and instead of calmly trying to understand that I just needed until the next day (which was what was eluded that morning) she used a humiliation tactic in front of the people in the waiting room and her staff. Things she said such as, “did you even have intentions on paying?” And scoffed at me. And I was trying to explain that I just needed a little bit to figure it out. She was very pushy and probing and so I had started getting emotional knowing that she was clearly treating me like I was a scumbag of the street. She asked that I call and speak to only her in the morning and I asked her if she was going to be as rude because if so I don’t want to speak to her. She got very offended and visibly was shocked that someone would call her out. She got huffy and I was trying to dismiss her and she said things “do I tell her (pointing at receptionist) that she won’t get her check because you can’t pay” which is bad business and could get illegal. 🤫 “Do you have a check we can just change the date?” Which is illegal. And through all of this she exclaimed that she was the owner like it was supposed to make a difference. Then she told me other clinics would call the police and press charges for theft of services. Absolutely ridiculous and such a disgrace of a woman. Like I anticipated, the next day I paid and got my cat and the medical records for my husky and my feline and will not be returning. What an embarrassment to caring for animals. Insensitive, rude, and disgusting. I wouldn’t want my penny OR A FRIENDS BORROWED PENNY going to support this woman’s place of business. I was at school the following morning telling my class about the crazy story, one of the girls asked which animal hospital and I told her, she said”I knew it! It was Kelly wasn’t it?” I almost died of laughter and she told me how the owner comes in screaming at her employees and that this woman is not a good person in this field. This was a breath of fresh air because now I know this was a her issue 100%.
posted: 05/24/2024
Veterinarians in Opelika, Alabama
Animal Health Center
1520 2nd Ave, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 745-0060
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
1304 McCoy St, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 749-1212
FurBuds Veterinary
3633 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 737-6201
Opelika Animal Hospital
1615 2nd Ave, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 749-2025
Thornton Animal Hospital
229 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 745-2541
Tigertown Veterinary Hospital
2711 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801, USA(334) 741-8884