Surprise Animal Hospital & Grooming

4.6 (662)
13954 W Waddell Rd #109, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Surprise Animal Hospital & Grooming

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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sedona sellars

I can’t even begin to express my gratitude towards every single person my mom and I can’t in contact with at this surprise location. Not only were they the only ones out of 18 calls who would take in my fur baby (kitty❣️) but they stayed late and worked around the clock taking care of him and giving him his emergency blood work/fluids and bladder crystal procedure. Dr. Westerwheel thank you so very much for explaining in detail and not in a rush whatsoever to make sure we understood everything that was being done to my cat/aftercare. We drive a half hour to see them and it’s worth every mile and we’ll continue to do so because they saved my baby boy from a painful outcome. Dr Savannah was amazing too and all the front desk ladies were so friendly and helpful they even helped out working with my server- budget, Seriously cannot thank you all enough

posted: 03/21/2023

Ashtyn Davis

Everyone was super friendly. I initially spoke with Linda over the phone and she explained pricing and how things work. She asked a bunch of questions to find out what was needed for Onyx. I ended up crying because I was scared and didn't know what would happen to my boy. She was very empathetic and talked me through things and I felt like she truly acknowledged how I was feeling. She got me an appt as soon as she could and was very sweet. The vet and assistant who saw him were also great. They were very informative and treated Onyx very well. He was dirty and covered in pee because he kept having accidents and despite me giving him a bath before we arrived, he was messy again. They didn't seem to mind and they pet him and loved on him. They commented about how sweet he was and how everyone in the back loved him. This made me feel better and made me feel less of a bad pet mom. I was worried they would judge me for how dirty and stinky he was but they were fully understanding. They went over pricing with me and allowed me to choose which treatments to get now (per my budget) and worked with me to get Onyx the best care. I highly recommend this clinic and I will be going back as much as I need to.

posted: 04/08/2023

Kendra Beasley

Been bringing our pets here for years and every time it has been a good experience. Years ago they even did an old school type handshake for payment from my moms large vet bill. She paid right away and we’ve been with them ever since. They are compassionate and you get your pets meds in office. They also do payment plans w/out a credit check. I think they have a few options for payment plans. Sometimes hard to get into but I think it depends on the urgency and if they have been in before too I’m not sure.

posted: 08/18/2023

January Horn

There are no amount of stars in the universe I can give the staff here for their amazing attentive care. We recently lost our sweet baby girl Annabel at 15 years and almost 2 months old. This speaks volumes to the awesome care that the staff have given her. Her breed usually has a life expectancy of 11-13 years. When I called to inform them of our loss, we received many heartfelt condolences from all of the staff. Thank you, everyone, for the kind words and phenomenal care you have shown over last 8 years to our precious girl.

posted: 03/21/2023

Dr G

Thank you for being so caring toward our dog Cannoli. From the front desk to our new vet and her assistant, what was a potentially anxiety-provoking visit for Cannoli turned into a belly-rub ball of fun with new friends! Thank you.

posted: 03/31/2023