East Valley Equine Practitioners
5 (21) 14469 E Pecos Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at East Valley Equine Practitioners
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 | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,785 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,400 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,071 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,716 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,889 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,940 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,153 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,949 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,695 |
| 4.5 | Adoro | 6 |
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
My horse had a laminitic episode that left her almost immobile. I called the emergency number (during the day) and Dr Christiansen came within a hour. He immediately went to work getting her stabilized and was thoughtful and very efficient. He was able to give me some assurance and was willing to follow up the next day. I highly recommend him and will definitely use him again.
posted: 08/13/2025
East Valley Equine has been my go-to for equine veterinary services since I obtained my first horse Wyatt in 2019. Both Dr. Christensen and Dr. Cooper have helped care for Wyatt over the last 6 years from spring and fall wellness and prevention, routine floating, in hospital oral surgery, emergency colic medical management to end of life services. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the recent emergency care Wyatt received and support I received from Dr. Christensen for an acute colic episode last month. My other horse Duke came from a local rescue last year with a multitude of health concerns. Dr. Cooper has strategically managed Dukes chronic laminitis, quarter crack abscess and ocular disease along with routine wellness & prevention, floating and more. I am very grateful to both Dr. Christensen and Dr. Cooper for their compassion, expertise and dedication to what can be a challenging field. #notonemorevet I highly recommend them both along with the whole team at East Valley. A special shoutout to Lisa for being so compassionate and taking the time to make the most beautiful mane and tail braids when my heart horse Wyatt unexpectedly galloped over the rainbow bridge. Thank you Dr. Christensen, Dr. Cooper, Lisa, Paige, Elise and Riley, for all that you do. Sincerely, Colleen, Duke and Wyatt
posted: 08/29/2025
Doctor Christensen is very professional. He took the time to explain everything. While carring for my 3 horses. His staff is wonderful. If you are looking for a trustworthy and carring vet I highly recommend Doctor Christensen.
posted: 04/27/2021
Dr. Christiansen has taken care of our various trail-riding and hobby horses for 17 years. There were many sad days and scary days and Dr. Christiansen has guided us gently through the complicated decision making, from avoiding a rattlesnake-induced trach to gently putting an old guy down. He is forthright, yet optimistic, and "meets us where we are at". I cannot express how thankful we are for his candor and professionalism.
posted: 06/27/2021
Thank you so much Dr. Cooper for saving the day putting Humpty Dumpty back together again when our horse ripped her eye completely open. Speedy response time, professional "bedside manner," and so much patience with all of the chaos going on with our horses/dogs/pigs/kindergartener/grandma at the house--I'm so thankful for everything!
posted: 08/31/2022
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