Second Chances Veterinary Care
4.6 (324) 4243 N Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Second Chances Veterinary Care
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
I work with Second Chance Veterinary Care a lot with the rescue I volunteer for. They are always so amazing to work with. Today I got to take my own pup there and they didn't disappoint! They were caring, friendly, and took very good care of my pup. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Lisa Mausbach is phenomenal!!! Love this clinic so much💜
posted: 11/29/2023
A little over a week ago, I had to take our precious cat, Mama, to Second Chances Veterinary Care. Before I made the appointment, I was treated with kindness and respect. This Veterinary surgical hospital was phenomenal in the level of care and kindness when helping us let our precious Mama go. Mama was treated with tenderness and love. We were given all the information needed to make the best decision for Mama. They did not try to upsell us and made sure that we were also cared for in the process of letting her go. They made a 3D paw print of her front paw and it was definitely worth it. Really good people! Really good experience. Rest In Peace, Mama
posted: 09/02/2023
Working with this amazing place for our foster who has some very serious injuries. They have been absolutely fantastic! So sweet and clearly really looking out for our foster pup!
posted: 11/06/2023
On Sunday of pride weekend, I realized my cat was having trouble urinating and had been previously diagnosed with urinary crystals. Meaning he had a urinary blockage. I had to take him to the emergency vet Sunday then Monday morning they had me pick him up with his catheter still in. I was to take him to another vet who could monitor him I went to four different vets before I tried second chances! Not only did they just let me walk in and help me, since they didn’t have the hospital facilities to hospitalize my cat, unlike the previous several veterinarians they actually helped me. They taught me how to give my cat subcutaneous fluids. They gave him medication’s and told me how to care for him at home with his catheter in and monitor him. They checked on him every day they answered any questions I had no matter how minute. They truly care about your fur baby more than the bottom line. The staff over there is wonderful. Libby was amazing with my cat. He absolutely loved her! My boy is completely on the mend all because they chose to help him. Thank you so much to the caring staff of Second Chances!!
posted: 06/28/2023
I went as a walk in because I was referred by planned pethood(they are in the middle of moving). When I walked in there was a lady (client)freaking out on the phone and arguing with what seemed to be a doctor or tech. Obviously not the clinics fault. What was odd is that the two people sitting behind the desk was more interested in listening to those two and made me wait until there was nothing left to hear. (Only a few mins). When they acknowledged me, I ask about a tooth extraction for my dog. They said it's $150 just to be seen since I was a walk in or I could make an appointment and save money(don't remember how much, but enough savings that it made since) I asked when the next available opening is and they said in 3 hours. When I told them I couldn't make that, they started giving me times that same day earlier. One of the times was in 25 minutes. That made me think... why would you charge $150 if I could just wait for 25 minutes and get the discounted rate by "making an appointment". That initself seemed extremely unethical. The person helping me also said they were still setting up the area for dental work and wasn't ready to do it, and if they were it's still a two appointment visit and would be charged for two visits. (All other vets I have spoke with would do this same day, or chage me for one visit and have me drop of my dog at a different time.) In the interaction with the people at this vet I felt they are charging unnecessary fees, not confident in doing dental work, made me feel like myself and my dog were unimportant and that they didn't want to do the work. There was a lack of caring, urgency, and professionalism from the minute I walked in. My dog is my world and as much as I like saving money I want to feel confident in the doctor and the facility I take her to and would pay more money for that. The response to my review says they don't have me in their system. Well, you don't because I would never leave my dog with you because of the poor interaction of your staff.
posted: 06/13/2023