VCA Thumb Butte Animal Hospital

4.5 (114)
1441 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86305, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Thumb Butte 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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MIKE JOOONES

I brought my recently adopted GSD Ringo after an urgent care visit failed to address an infection. The staff there were professional, knowledgeable, caring and very considerate. The Doctor took her time examining and patiently explained everything to me. Within days after the visit my dog got better and is now 100%.The Doctor called me and followed up with sincere concern how he was doing. I HIGHLY recommend this clinic and will continue to seek future services. Thank you for fixing my buddy!

posted: 06/08/2023

cooper allen

The staff was fine but I thought it was very inappropriate how the doctor made me feel hustled! I brought my dog in to ask about her red eye. The doctor did an eye exam and did not inform me of the additional charge until he was finishing up the process. It was also in the form of a statement and not a question. I am the sole provider of three with a menial job that doesn't pay much so I was very frustrated with this extra $100 charge that was basically hustled out of me. Very unprofessional approach for a doctor, I was taken aback. Although I was very disappointed I was willing to work out a payment plan but they refused. So I refused to pay and left! They're unwilling to hear me out on the phone when I called about it even though I was totally cool, calm, and collected with them. The guy on the phone held his composure but was also very rude. Now they want to send me to collections and potentially Court for this $160 bill instead of improving the way they do business legally and how they treat their clients.

posted: 12/06/2022

Hector M. Rivera, Sr.

He really loves his treatment at our Family's VCA Animal Hospital. The entire staff and veterinarians are professional very skilled and caring. In doggy talk... those were his words not ours. Right?, Comet. 😂

posted: 01/03/2023

A Modern Maven

A vet clinic that tries to hustle you, does not tell you the prices of the visit until you check out, and is not very clean. I felt that my spouse was being hustled the first time he went for our puppies first "check up". The doctor wanted to do all these unnecessary added options.The Neuter alone was going to be $850, that does not include the "visit fee" He also felt uncomfortable by the doctors factual and rude demeanor. They did not even fill out his Immunization Record. When he went to check out, he was astonished by the big vet bill, which they did not inform him of anything during the visit. I went there for the second shot ( just the shot ) and VCA wanted to charge me for a $70 doctors visit just to administer a shot (5 way) you can get at Tractor Supply for $15 and do it yourself. Other Vets do not charge you for "the visit". If I could give 0 stars I would.

posted: 12/27/2022

Tammy Juels

We are so happy to have found VCA Thumb Butte Animal Hospital. We are new to the area and our 18 year old cat Rosie was not doing well at all and we called around to see if we could get in somewhere that same day, and VCA Thumb Butte took us within a few hours. Brandy was so helpful in getting us in that same morning. We saw the technician, Steven, and he was very good at his job and very kind and caring, realizing that I was kind a mess, knowing that Rosie was in pretty bad shape. Then we met Dr. Coston, and she very knowledgeable and was SO compassionate, and I just can't say enough good things. She helped me make a very difficult, but necessary decision that day. We have other pets and have definitely found our new Vet / Animal Hospital. Highly recommend this facility. The staff is absolutely SO wonderful.

posted: 02/07/2023