Christown Animal Hospital
4 (397) 5103 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Christown 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,782 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,395 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,065 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,691 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,878 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,936 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,142 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,938 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,694 |
| 4.4 | Adoro | 5 |
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
I have had nothing but good experiences here. Yesterday I had to rush my puppies to the vet, I arrived at the time they usually close and they stayed over an hour late to treat them. I'm beyond grateful to them! They go above and beyond and have always worked with me with I do greatly appreciate!!! Highly recommend.
posted: 02/14/2026
Doctor Sandhu sold this place and he only works three days a week , besides that he takes his yearly vacation and doesn't leave a doctor their to cover for him ! I spent thousands of dollars over the years and recently found a animal hospital much better than this place , if you really care about your dog or cat you will stay away from this business .
posted: 03/08/2025
If I could give this less than a one star I would. I would like to say first off the first time I visited this vet clinic I had a good experience. I nice woman took care of my dog and the vet tech was very pleasant. This is the reason I went again when one of my other dogs was having urinary issues. First off, I walked in the door and urine was all over the lobby and no one was cleaning it up. We were the only ones in the waiting room so I picked up some paper towels and started to clean it up myself because I didn't want my dog walking through other dogs urine. The reception person didn't even acknowledge that I was doing anything or said anything when I pointed out the urine. Then we were taken back to a room. There were no smiles nor greetings for my dog. The exam room was dirty, I had to wipe off the chairs before I sat down and the floor was not clean. The vet came in and was less than friendly and ask some questions, felt of my dogs belly then ordered x-rays and blood work. They did not do a urine analysis because I suspected a urinary tract infection. Long story short I feel as though I was swindled out of $700. He showed me her organs in the x-ray that really only shows bones. Her liver enzymes were high but still no urine analysis. He just wanted to prescribe meds "Just in case". I really should have gotten upset there but I was in a bit of shock with everything that went down. Now upon reflection and talking to my daughter who is a vet tech, I feel like they saw me coming and thought ChaChing $$$.. I will NOT be returning. You would be wise and richer if you do too.
posted: 12/02/2025
Horrible Experience today! I asked the vet if he could write a prescription for our dogs medicine vs. having their office fill it and charge us. The other two medicines we did pay for to be filled right there. I took the prescription for Clavamox to my regular pharmacy but they couldn't fill it due to the amount of medicine being too small.(normally an adult dose needed would be in a larger amount) They suggested I get it through Chewy.com. but when I called Chewy the vet told me that the Vet that wrote the prescription would have to call it in or it had to be faxed from the Vets office. I figured I might as well just go get the medicine from the Vets clinic after all since it was only a few dollars difference. I went back to our Vets office to give them back the prescription(we were charged $11 initially for just the Vet having to write the prescription). I explained to them that my pharmacy couldn't fill it and that I would just purchase the med through them. I asked the front desk girl if they could deduct the $11 we had to pay for the prescription to be written from the cost of the medicine and she said she had to ask the Vet. After waiting about 10-15 minutes I told them to just forget it and that I would pay the full price for the medication because my mom was waiting in a hot car outside and we were in a hurry. After the girl handed me the medicine without giving me any instructions, I noticed that I only got 30 mls. of the medicine when the original prescription was for 50 mls..My first thought was that I didn't have enough medicine to give him based on the instructions from the original prescription. I asked the girl why I only got 30 mls and told her that I didn't think it would be enough. She then told me she would call the vet out to talk to me. Dr. Sandhu Gurjit came out and he ghen explained to me that the medicine he wrote for was a higher concentration. I then told him okay and that I understood. Next, I heard him whisper to the front desk lady that I was not to be seen ever again and to note it on the account. U was completely taken aback and questioned them as to why I could ever come back when all I was asking was for clarification on the dosage. The girl told me that I was yelling and being aggressive. Funny because my tone never got nasty and my voice had never gotten loud and in fact it was the girl that started yelling at me! I told their office I would be making a report to the Board of Veterinary Medicine because this office makes it a routine to have customers think their pet is being seen by a Veterinarian yet on many occasions my dogs were NOT seen by the Vet but instead were seen by the Vet Tech. Heather. On those occasions when she saw my dogs I was told that she was going to call the Veterinarian on the phone. My dogs also received prescription medicine without being visually seen by a licensed Veterinarian. In other visits with my animals I was told that my pet would be seen by the Vet and that that "Vet" would then call another Vet over the phone to confirm the plan of care. In other words I was lied to for a few years until I finally wised up and asked Heather myself if she was a Veterinarian and she then told me "no" that she was a Vet Tech.. This office runs their clinic without a Veterinarian at the clinic most of the days and is lying to patrons making them think their pet is being seen by a Veterinarian. Finally, I had brought my barely 1 lb.,6 month old, Chihuahua in for vomiting and diarrhea and this Vet Tech Heather went and shoved a wooden handled, dry, Qtip an inch and a half up my puppies rectum causing her to bleed from her rectum and excruciating pain for days. Sooo dangerous! I had to fight to hold back tears as my puppy screamed in agony. Think twice about taking any animal to this Flop House of a clinic! FORCED TO LEAVE 1 Star
posted: 04/07/2025
Took my dog in to get caught up on shots. Staff is very friendly and caring it’s a little small but I do t mind that. Anyone that puts up with my crazy barker and her being scared of everything is ok by me. Prices are much better here for sure.
posted: 01/28/2026
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