Hope Veterinary Services
4.3 (28) 245 Commission St, Hope, BC V0X 1L0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hope Veterinary Services
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
Said my cat needs to be looked at by them (vet?)before they would refer her to a veterinarian clinic for spading. Paid over $100 and wasn't allowed in their office, or talk on the phone during the appointment. Question if a vet really looked at her?. Asked what kind of cat she was and they said, a "mutt." Then they kept phoning me after. Should of gone to a real veterinarian office. They did nothing for me. Waste of time
posted: 06/27/2024
The staff are professional, knowledgable and welcoming. They offered a timed exam rate instead of individual rates for my 3 adult cats and 3 kittens, which saved me so much money. The deworming, flea prevention, and vaccines were all very reasonably priced as well. The staff was great with animal handling, and cautious about not stressing the cats any more than necessary. I feel that the health of my animals are in good hands here.
posted: 03/12/2024
Dr Pettis has been looking after all of our pets since we moved here in 2014. She and her staff treat our pets like the family members they are to us. We highly recommend her.
posted: 06/25/2023
Our dog was dying after a year-long fight with liver disease. We did not want to drive the 40-minute to our vet. They would not help without a complete check and blood work. Coquihalla veterinarian clinic took great care of us. Even called our vet and let them know what happened.
posted: 06/07/2023
If I could give one star I would, absolutely heartless people who only care about money. Walked in for euthanasia, was told to do blood tests, that she wasn't as sick as we could see on a daily basis, agreed to 1 and got to the counter and was charged over 300$ for blood tests we never agreed to. Was pressured into paying for the panels, made to feel as if we don't care for our animal, (who is a 22 year old cat, obviously well cared for) brought the results to our usual vet, he disagreed completely with their practice and was appalled by their conduct. Our cat has since been euthanized, as she should have been the day we brought her in, her suffering was prolonged because of their insisting that she was fine. She was in advanced organ failure and suffering. Please don't give these money hungry people your precious pets, they will string you along, charge you outrageously, and bully you into paying. There are two vets in town, there is no need to keep this one in business.
posted: 06/25/2019