El Dorado Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at El Dorado Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about El Dorado Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
42 reviews
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.
Jul 4, 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 ❤️
May 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.
Feb 6, 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.
Apr 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.
Jun 9, 2023
Veterinarians in Fountain Hills, Arizona
El Dorado Animal Hospital
16765 E Parkview Ave, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA(480) 837-0800
Friendship Pet Hospital
11679 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA(480) 889-0881
Palisades Veterinary Hospital
16813 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA(480) 837-0082
Pets at Peace
15917 E Ridgestone Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA(602) 818-6999