Stockton Pet Hospital

3.8 (228)
1234 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Stockton Pet 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 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.5 AKC 1,797
4.5 ASPCA 12,110
4.9 Embrace 19,788
4.9 Fetch 5,403
4.1 Figo 2,832
4.5 Hartville 179
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,076
4.8 Lemonade 822
4.6 ManyPets 2,413
4.7 MetLife 8,759
4.8 Nationwide 24,892
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 8,940
4.8 Pumpkin 3,160
4.6 Spot 10,954
4.9 Trupanion 55,032
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,698
4.6 Adoro 7

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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Heather Davis

I have brought a couple of my pets to Stockton. The prices are higher but the service is amazing. While pets usually only visit their vet once a year, mine needs grooming monthly. Cleopatra was groomed and her face came out a little uneven. This is definitely not a judgent about the groomer, my dog is a jerk. I know exactly what happened, Cleo turned her head while clippering it. She is a pill. The groomer is amazing. Cleo loves her, even when she gives her trouble. Overall, I recommend Stockton for your pet care.

posted: 11/25/2025

robin wilcox

I have been seeing Dr Byrne for years. She took care of my previous dog for the full 14 years he was with me. Now I have 2 new dogs and they fell in love with Dr Byrne when we went in for well checks. She is gentle, caring and thorough.

posted: 09/19/2025

Delaney P

My husband and are a new dog owners, while searching for local vets we stumbled across Stockton Pet Hospital. Best decision ever. The staff was so friendly and were able to get me in quick when my dog broke her nail. they were so so gentle with her and answered all of my questions and concerns. The doctor was so professional and kind to us. Highly recommended!!

posted: 02/13/2024

Mrs.Gillis

DO NOT TAKE your animals here the will charge you for everything they can and they don't care about the animals at all!!! Took my newly adopted kitten in for his cough they said he was fine. He is still coughing and sneezing but now they want to charge for the appointment to see him when he was there 5 days ago. I think it's funny they want to say that's not what the appointment was for but it was and it clearly says that in the email they sent me when I set the appointment. I will take my animals elsewhere. Definitely didn't like that none of them seemed to care including the doctor didnt seem to care about my kitten at all ignored the problem no customer service they didn't help. Just wanted more money. Have been looking for a new vet and this will not be it I guess. UPDATE :Doctor lied told the medical association that she said the kitten needed xrays this was never once mentioned at all to me ever!! They said they reached out to me so I pulled my phone history from my carier not one missed call or call from them. What a horrible practice and to treat customer that way with sick animals shows she don't care at all.

posted: 08/22/2025

Loopy Llama

This is one of the best animal hospitals I've been to. The staff are extremely nice and the doctor is thorough. I took my kitten here when she was sick at 11 weeks old and this vet made sure she recovered. Now she's a large healthy cat that just had her first birthday!

posted: 09/25/2021