Coal Ridge Animal Hospital
4.8 (571) 6171 County Rd 20, Longmont, CO 80504, USAHours:
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: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Coal Ridge Animal 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,109 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,919 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,554 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,913 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,498 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,886 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,601 |
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
I can’t express enough gratitude for this incredible place, their Vet’s and Staff. I will always take my sweet fur babies here. I met Dr. Rushing bringing my German Shepherd in for breathing issues. Dr. Rushing called me each morning with updated news on blood work and results. She was so professional, kind and I can thank her enough with how she handled everything . The sad news turned out that it was cancer and I had to make the unfortunate decision to put my sweet baby down. Dr. Rushing and their staff were so kind, supportive and loved my sweet fur baby just as much as I do. Cavo stole everyone’s heart and he left this earth surrounded by family and the incredible staff at Coal Ridge. Thank you for making this painful transition peaceful, kind and so loving. There are not enough words with how grateful I am and we’ve found our forever vet.
posted: 05/22/2024
I have 2 dogs that have recently visited Coal Ridge Animal Hospital. My 8 year old Frenchie and 10 year old English Bulldog. Both have received life saving operations. My Frenchie was so sick, she couldn’t even walk in, but she trotted/pranced out after surgery and has been amazing since! My 10 year old English Bulldog had a huge tumor removed from his head and I thought he would certainly die… however Dr. Prochnow teamed up with the amazing surgeon Dr. Maddock and the amazing Vet Technicians and they did not bat an eye at devising a surgical plan to save my old man! The knowledge and care that everyone has exhibited durning our visits is elite and unmatched. These people are simply the best! I’ve included photos of the English Bulldog- because it was such an incredible job! Pre-op, post-op and just today when his stitches were removed!
posted: 04/03/2024
I have only been here once, but the care seemed good and the prices seem good. It is a bit out of the way and hard to find, but the vets are good listeners and knowledgeable. I took my puppy in for his 12 week checkup. Even though it's far from my house, I will go again and update this if necessary.
posted: 08/20/2024
This is in my opinion, a wonderful practice filled with loving, kind, animal-loving people. I've never had anything but a wonderful experience, from doctor's to staff. We've had half a dozen pets through, and several deaths, and I find they are consistently sweet through all. Even when I've not been into doing something they never pressure or goad, they just inform and await my needs and decisions, even if they may not agree. They are especially compassionate when a pet passes or needs to be helped to pass. They offer extra little thoughtful things like the doc recently offered to clip the matts in our Border collie's neck fur, without being asked or paid for. They give great advice, too, with care and concern without trying to gouge us for money. I really highly recommend this business, and I think we'll be there for life.
posted: 07/14/2024
I wish I could say that we had a good experience, but after going here for several years with a dog that got extremely ill, I have mixed feelings about this place. They were certainly happy to take our money, but none of it helped. I think it compounded the issues if nothing else, and after a lot of work and heartache, we decided to pull our dog down for his final rest. Not even so much as a call or card check up on us. I'm considering finding another vet and getting a second opinion on our cat's issues with that being said. Not sure yet where to try.
posted: 08/23/2024
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