Bella Vista Animal Hospital
4.5 (73) 13433 AR-72, Gravette, AR 72739, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bella Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,062 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,319 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,461 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,791 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,775 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,986 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,152 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,580 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,922 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,998 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,477 |
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
Bella Vista Animal Hospital is fantastic. Their staff is extremely nice and helpful. They are so kind to my animals. Dr. Gillespie takes the time to explain what the treatment is for my animal. They care and it shows! Thanks.
posted: 01/05/2023
I can not recommend Dr. Gillespie and her staff enough! I spent 2 days calling vets to see my very ill cat, when google finally recommended BV animal hospital. The second one of the vet tech’s answered the phone I was met with kindness and a same day appointment. My cat is very sick and they all treated her with so much kindness, full itemized cost transparency before resuming treatment, & spent so long answering my questions even being so close to closing time. I’m hopeful my senior cat will make a full recovery and feel so relieved knowing she has a team of compassionate people to care for her if we need further treatment. Thank you so much!
posted: 03/16/2024
Caring helpful vet. My doggy loves it. Where I have a problem is with transparency in pricing. I'm feeling a little taken advantage of when I can not receive a quote over the phone for different services. It feels like, and I could be wrong, I'm absorbing the cost of their move.
posted: 07/26/2024
After my 4 year old hound dog, Boone, had an apparent eye injury, I needed to find a new local vet. I had recently moved to the area, and they got me in same day. The staff were all very sweet to him, and professionally direct with me that he would need to have it removed. We scheduled the surgery (which went well), and created a recovery plan. They called many times checking in on him as he recovered. Unfortunately, his recovery didn’t go as planned. About a month after the surgery, he began to lose motor control in his back legs. He lost roughly 15 pounds in a week, and the swelling around his eye was getting worse and unusually firm. I called back, and again they got me in quickly. After some non-invasive tests, it became apparent that he was most likely fighting cancer in his brain. Dr. Gillespie and the staff were very compassionate, but also direct, about the options. Given his rapid deterioration, lack of appetite, and dramatic weight loss, I decided it was in his best interest to end his suffering humanely. Though I know this is unfortunately a common procedure for them, their compassion for him and for me was very obvious. The next day, they called me with an update that they had investigated some bleeding we noticed from his mouth. It turns out that he had a large mass at the back of his mouth that all but confirmed the presence of cancer. Though I felt confident that I had done the right thing for Boone, it was very comforting to have it confirmed. This was not something I expected them to do, but it was very appreciated. Though the circumstances were difficult, it was a trustworthy and comforting experience working with the staff.
posted: 09/29/2023
Had a wonderful experience here during a heartbreaking time. Adopted a sweet puppy who ended up having a life ending birth defect. When symptoms began to ruin his quality of life, we had to make the decision to end his suffering. Dr. meet us on her day off to help put him to rest. Never been there before. She was kind and compassionate and went above and beyond for our sweet little guy. Sent a sweet card after. 10 out of 10 for all she did to help our sweet Chance.
posted: 01/26/2023