Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital

4.3 (63)
1325 W Imola Ave, Napa, CA 94559, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Napa Valley Veterinary 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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Cecille Porter

Dr. Jeff was so gentle and careful with our cat Pepper, who went in for a check-up and evaluation of his drippy eyes and itchy ears. He did not recommend anything that was not absolutely necessary. Very impressed with his treatment.

posted: 07/27/2023

Asif Chishti

Not very Kind staff or the White Lady staff member at front desk. They don't take emergency walk in and don't the staff internapolitics give people hard time to have appointment with Doctor. Extremely mean staff. Doctor should hire someone more Dymanic.

posted: 07/20/2023

Gianna Furina

Dr. Northrop had been our vet for 10 years. We will now be taking our pets elsewhere. Until recently, we've found Jeff to be professional, attentive and a good medical provider. However, the last year our oldest dog battled cancer and we found our dealings with his practice difficult, at times unprofessional and that sense of caring we relied on for years was missing. Having to follow up several times for test results, medication refills difficult to get on time. Neglected return calls for over a week. Curt office staff. Lack of essential notes in our dog's records. Lastly as we got closer to the tough decision of euthanizing our sweet girl we needed Dr. Northrop's advice and guidance, Jeff never responded to my call, nor my emails. At a difficult and crucial time he was unresponsive. I understand, to a point, things can fall through the cracks, but even after sending a follow up email expressing my disappointment in his lack of care at the end of her life and that we made that tough decision on our own - I was never contacted. If this last year is a reflection of Dr. Northrop's new practice I would never recommend him.

posted: 01/23/2022

Steve Ruane

Love Dr Northrop. He takes the time to show you what the issue is with your pet. I would not go anywhere else. Staff needs to answer the phone or at least acknowledge that you are waiting at the door for your appointment.

posted: 10/13/2022

Michelle Gracheff

Dr. Jeff and his staff are amazing! We have been on a bit of a merry - go - round since moving to Napa trying to find a Vet that was the best fit and Dr. Jeff checked all the boxes! He is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and so friendly. I appreciate him taking his time to talk through all avenues to take with my dog’s torn ACL. He gives his educated advice but ensures you are apart of the process in thinking through what the best option might be. It’s truly one on one exemplary service for my dog and me and even given covid and restrictions he still made a point to come outside and speak with me ( at the appropriate social distance of course ) His staff are prompt, warm and efficient as well. So happy we found them!

posted: 01/29/2021