Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital
4.5 (263) 5735 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside, AZ 85929, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Aspen Ridge 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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital is the best! We have been clients for 8 years and have had nothing but positive experiences. The doctors are highly skilled and advanced in surgical skills and medications. We are blessed to live in close proximity and to be year round residents, but well worth the drive from anywhere. We have unfortunately had end of life care, emergencies, chronic health issues, diabetes etc with our pets and each and every one is handled personally, professionally and with caring attention. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and highly trained. One of our rescued dogs actually gets excited to go to the vet ("Spa" as we call it) for his 8 hour glucose testing. As a retired Master Groomer and Vet Tech I highly recommend Aspen ridge. Rebecca Davy, Ruben Cota and Joey, Mary and Dutch Davy-Cota
posted: 09/28/2025
We have been to 2 other Veterinary practices in the area. The folks at Aspen Ridge are the first who have made us feel heard. Everyone we have encountered there has gone out of their way to make us feel valued. We have finally found folks the we can trust with our much loved fur-babies.
posted: 06/01/2025
Dr. Elizabeth and team took great care of my pups for years then they passed. I now have two new pups and there was no question who would be overseeing their health and progress. I appreciate the entire Aspen Ridge team. Every time we go in, we are greated with friendly and loving faces. Thank you!
posted: 05/11/2025
The Aspen Ridge Team is The Best! From the moment we moved to The Mountain until now, we have received the most professional, thorough and knowledgable care for our Old English Sheepdogs (aka Our Babies!)! We know we are receiving the very best medical (and guest service ) treatment from the entire team: Dr. Barnes, Angel, Kaleigh, Stephanie, Westi, Aaron, Jordan, Dr. Jackson, and of course, Dr. Ellis who brings it all together. Thank you for being, Team Aspen Ridge!
posted: 04/18/2025
Thank you for your kindness and support when we had to allow our Taz to cross the rainbow bridge after being his sweet self for 20 years.. If we do, at some point, get another fur baby, we will definitely use your clinic.
posted: 09/06/2025