Alpine Veterinary Hospital & House Calls
3.8 (76) 210 Main St, Weed, CA 96094, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Alpine Veterinary Hospital & House Calls
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
We called about our sick cat and made an appointment to bring her in. When we arrived at the appointed time we ended up waiting an hour. After bloodwork the vet gave us a diagnosis (severe anemia, dehydration and blockage between the liver and gall bladder) and said we needed to take her to a place in Medford that provided services she couldn't, and that we needed a referral. We received a call late in the day that the referral was ready so I went in to get it. It wasn't ready and the receptionist didn't know when it would be. I made arrangements to pick it up the next morning, assured by the receptionist that it would be ready. That evening we received a call telling us that the vet would fax the referral to the place in Medford. The next morning we took the cat to Medford. The referral had not been sent and it ended up costing us an extra$175. The diagnosis of the vet in Medford (either a viral infection of bone marrow or bone marrow cancer) differed significantly from Alpine's. This is not the first time that Alpine has called and said one of our pets was ready to be picked up and it wasn't, forcing us to either wait an amount of time they couldn't determine, or drive home and come back later in hopes that the pet would be ready.
posted: 08/06/2023
My dog got a gash on her leg last week. Dr. Robert saw her as an emergency that day and gave her four stitches. Today, just a week later, she fell and tore the stitches out. Dr. Robert saw her again as an emergency and re-stitched her. I am so grateful for their great service.
posted: 05/15/2023
I highly recommend this veterinarian for your pet. I was bringing my baby here for 2 years until she recently passed away due to old age. She lived a full life and was well cared for. The staff of amazing & unbelievably patient for how busy they are. I am so grateful to have them here in town. I now have a puppy & I wouldn’t take her anywhere besides here! I trust this place! I also want to say that I appreciate the card they sent after my baby passed away, it really made me feel good that they did that. Thank you!!! 🙏
posted: 11/28/2021
Took my puppy Bandit today to dr. Grace for his puppy checkup and shots, what a joy to behold from the minute I walked into the door until I walked out the door dr. Grace spent at least a half an hour to 45 minutes with me and Bandit explaining everything in detail I never felt rushed and I never felt like she was watching her watch cuz I knew she had people in the waiting room, her little vet tech was amazing, I read some bad reviews about Alpine vet clinic but for the life of me I don't know where they came from, I'm a retired nurse if that means anything well I asked probably more questions than the average person would and dr. Grace never faltered what a delight and how wonderful it is to have her in our neighborhood she is so down-to-earth, makes you feel instantly comfortable having her care for your pup
posted: 03/24/2023
I was traveling from Colorado and my dog, Bang Bang, cut herself on barbed wire. Dr. Roberts very kindly agreed to squeeze me in to an already fully booked day, even though I wasn’t a regular client, and get her stitched up. I can’t describe how thankful I was for the kindness of Dr. Roberts and her lovely staff. Her standard of care was above average and Bang Bang healed up beautifully. You guys are awesome! PSA Please be kind to your Vet, they are overwhelmed, understaffed, and they really do care about your pet!
posted: 09/29/2021