Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

4.9 (430)
1620 L Rd, Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Kristine Novinskie

Dr Mike is the BEST Vet I have dealt with by far 😊 I drive across town to have him take care of my 5 dogs. He takes time with me to make sure I understand everything, he really cares I highly recommend Dr Mike Thanks for caring

posted: 06/06/2023

Kayli Poe

I LOVE THIS OFFICE!!!! We have been taking our animals here for a while now and every time we do Dr.Mike and his staff are rockstars. I was a little worried when our Great Dane Hank got sick, but it was very comforting knowing he was in good hands. Hank was with people that were going to take care of him and love him just like he was their own. Dr. Mike was so kind, helpful and even called to check on Hank a few days after bringing him home. The receptionists, techs, everyone there was just as kind, friendly and thoughtful. I always recommend this place and I always will. Thank you so much for taking such great care of our Hankers!!

posted: 06/09/2023

CEO Olson

We have been coming hear for years. I now feel bad we haven’t left a review sooner. Dr mike and all the awesome nurses know is all well. And there always has been amazing service and affordable prices. AAA+ Thanks Arrowhead.

posted: 08/08/2023

Alexis Branch

This Veterinarian needs to either hire more staff or turn away clients. They CANNOT fufil the needs of the current client base with the staff they have professionally, legally, and ethically. I have been to this office after waiting for an appointment for a month, to only be told the Veterinarian is just far to busy to see me and speak with me. My dog's surgery was botched by their staff, and no one spoke with me before hand to discuss the surgery. The staff acts scared of some of the dog patients and I believe that this is why they failed to speak with me about the surgery beforehand. They requested we put a muzzle on our dog(because they are making the dog scared with their actions), and stood behind the door listening until the moment we got it on. Then they jumped out from behind the door, like we are not going to catch on(really?). They grabbed the leash and took the dog saying NOTHING to us. If they had spoken with us for just a few minutes months of grief, $1,500 of extra cost and a malpractice claim would not be happening. I have a malpractice claim filed against them for this botched surgery. I believe they need to reassess the need to take on more and more clients for more money, versus providing high quality care to the entire client base. Then last week when someone requested our shot records, we found an ERROR on the dates of the shots. The shot record showed the shot was expired the same day it was given. So the requesting party had to call this office to clarify. Apparently they are so offended by their own negative actions that led to this situation, the snarky girl who answered had to share with the requesting party that "These people don't use us anymore". Instead of being professional and providing the information, they just had to share with the world their disgust with us, when they botched a surgery and customer service. So now I write a review to the world to share the disgusting inappropriate, unprofessional and uncalled for snarky attitude this office has. Good Riddance, I would rather be a former client, than one with a dead dog you might kill due to malpractice.

posted: 08/16/2023

Chloe Purchase

Dr Mike is by far the best vet I have had the pleasure of meeting. You know without any doubt that he cares for your pet and he is so wise with so much experience and knowledge. I feel blessed to have him care for my dog and feel safe knowing that my Eva is always in the best possible hands. Thank you to Dr Mike and the whole team at Arrowheads, you make a huge difference to the lives of many ( both 2 and 4 legged :) )

posted: 06/26/2023