El Dorado Animal Hospital
4.6 (42) 16765 E Parkview Ave, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, 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: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at El Dorado 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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
Actually, my experience here happened several years ago. I had an incorrect diagnosis here from Dr. Bashaw, that resulted in my dog's death. I should have been directed to an emergency vet, but I was given a week worth of antibiotics from the veterinarian. I have spoken to quite a few residents of fountain hills, that had experienced either the same experience or regretted taking their pets here. I would definitely get a second opinion in your pets diagnosis if you go here.
posted: 07/04/2023
I cannot speak highly enough of the service we received from Dr Maddox and his team this week. We arrived at 7.30am with no prior phone call as our senior cat was very sick, we were seen within 15 minutes, during the day observation and tests were carried out along with lengthy phone calls to keep us informed. When it was time to go in, Dr Maddox spent time with us again and afterwards very kindly and with so much care and consideration for both us and Luna, let her rest in peace for evermore. Thank you so much, you were all wonderful ❤️
posted: 05/19/2023
Dr. Bashaw is great! This is the first vet I've worked with that was willing to spend time with me and my dog. Caring, professional and knowledgeable.
posted: 02/06/2023
I said I would not want my dog's teeth scaled with the sonic scaler as they're loud and can cause hearing loss and tinnitus (google it). The vet said they never had complaints about that. I said "Really? No dogs or cats came back and said 'I now have a horrible ringing in my ears'?" If there's hearing loss that isn't extreme or there's now ringing in the pet's ears how will people know? I have tinnitus and it's not fun. This is also how I know to avoid sonic scalers (the noise conducts through the teeth and jaw bone). Then the snarky, obnoxious tech smiled and said that they not only will use the sonic scaler, but also drill into the dog's bone to remove the teeth which is also really loud. She said this like a rebellious child. Great. thanks. Now I know where I will NEVER bring my dog. BTW, I know two vet techs who specialize in teeth cleaning and they both said that the sonic scaler CAN cause tinnitus and hearing loss in the pets and eventually in the people, which is why they hand scale. They referred me to another vet who got everything right, and very kindly spoke to me about my concerns. Also, I 'm disabled, can't drive myself, and live far away. So I asked them to make sure my appt. is with Dr. Bashaw, as it's re. my dog's teeth. We arrived to find it was NOT with Dr. Bashaw but another vet who said Dr. Bashaw would have to diagnose what's wrong with her teeth. Uh. Yeah.
posted: 04/12/2023
El Dorado had seen our 3 cats and 4 dogs at all life stages from mundane to critical and they have always provided top notch care and service.
posted: 06/09/2023