The Valley Veterinary Hospital
4.6 (209) 317 West Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at The 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
Dr. Nancy and all the staff were extremely nice and provided excellent care for our dog. We are from out of town with an emergency and they got us in to see Dr. Nancy. We will be forever grateful!
posted: 08/09/2023
Valley vet saved my cat puff. While I was on vacation for Christmas my pet sitter called and said something was wrong. I immediately called Valley vet and they got him in for emergency care right away. They took amazing care of him and he is now doing really good after just two days. I would’ve lost my sweet boy without them. I cannot thank them enough
posted: 12/30/2022
Both the vets and techs are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I've taken my dogs to them for several years and appreciate how gentle and truly interested they are in the well-being of my pets. Their prices are also very reasonable.
posted: 03/10/2023
They tried to charge an arm and a leg to kill my dog. After years of their care I was sure he was about to die. They had him on apoquel, which was $289/m and he stopped eating. Its a known side effect of apoquel, but they still wanted to charge $500 for blood work, $25 for a dewormer, $200 for a doctors visit, $60 for heart worm medicine, and $3000 or more in extractions. The dewormer almost killed him. Took him to 2 other vets who explained Valley Vet is Corporate so theres a MBA telling the doctor what to prescribe. Its a dangerous racket. My dog is now healthy, looks like a happy puppy again. Needs nothing but a $6/month pill. Gained weight back, is eating. They tried to make a profit to murder my dog bc of their corporate greed. I hope they shut down for GOOD! SICK SICK PEOPLE Update from their response: They wanted to do blood work because the dog had lost weight on a drug they gave him that has the known reaction of causing weight loss. My wife said no, she didn't get the results, she immediately had them stop and cancel it. Then they gave him a dewormer he has a known allergy to and caused him 24 hours of severe bloody stool and vomit after my wife said not to give it to him. We had to take him to the Emergency Vet in Junction and he almost died bc they lied to my wife and gave him the med after she told them not to. My wife recorded her visit on her phone and had it on tape where the doctor said the dog needed 4 extractions running around $3000. These people are such rude liars.
posted: 07/31/2023
Great local vet! This group of caring individuals have taken care of all of my animals. My crazy maltipoo is loving known as “Flight Risk”
posted: 07/10/2023