The Vets Animal Hospital
4.5 (115) 1295 Main St # 7, Windsor, CO 80550, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at The Vets 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 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.
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
My dog and I are newer to this practice, but I have been so impressed by the staff here and pleased with the treatment that my dog has received that I have to give them a shoutout. My dog has had a health issue since she was a puppy and it’s never been clear to myself or her previous vets if it she has been in pain due to the issue. While she has received quality vet care in the past, I was hoping to find a vet team that went above and beyond. After receiving a recommendation for this practice from a trusted friend, I gave them a try and I can confidently say that they do go above and beyond. We live about an hour and a half away from this practice, but they are well worth the commute for our appointments. During our appointments, we spend more time with support staff and speaking with the vet (Dr. Carson) than at at any other practice I’ve been to. I feel that my concerns and questions are always heard out and answered compassionately and thoroughly. Every staff member I’ve interacted with- from receptionists, to vet assistants, to techs, to Dr. Carson, have been helpful, professional, friendly, efficient, and kind. They appear to be a very busy practice, but I am always made to feel that my dog’s treatment is important to them. I imagine they provide this standard of care to all of their patients. Most importantly, my dog is doing phenomenally after being started on a treatment regimen. Though she never showed obvious signs of pain before treatment, it is plain to see in her behavior and body condition that she is feeling like a new dog. My dog is my world and I can’t express how much it means to me to see her quality of life improve so vastly. All thanks to the staff of The Vets!
posted: 06/19/2025
Dr Carson is a gifted diagnostician. The staff is loving and caring. They all go over and above expectations to offer good health and care for each pet. Thank you, Vets Animal Hospital!
posted: 07/04/2025
I’m very disappointed in the practices of the clinic owner Dr. Carson. I feel as though her main objective is to make your bill as high as possible. Previously I took my dog in for an ear/eye infection that ended up costing almost $400 dollars. There were things done that I believe were completely unnecessary and were not discussed as an added expense. A week later I went back for his vaccines and yearly exam that was over $200. Today, I was with a different doctor who I was very impressed with. When my dog was showing way too much anxiety (and some aggression) we made a choice together that it would be best to come back a different day with some anxiety medication. I was content with her treatment plan in the meantime and agreed my dog was under too much stress. That’s when the clinic owner stepped in and had me do things all over again with my dog, just outside. When she had me muzzle him, he of course fought against it and it ended up cutting his nose. My dog was less stressed outside, but still not in a good position to continue. It would’ve been so much better for him to come back with anxiety meds a different day like I was going to do in the first place. She was then very pushy about do more things for him today after all this. I let her know I would rather wait, and have my husband come along. She still pushed to add an extra $300+ procedure to do today. I again had to refuse. My total today was almost $300 today with the expectation that I will bring him back within a couple weeks to have $400 worth of stuff done then. My husband has also had trouble with Dr. Carson in the past about the training we chose for our dog. She berated him about it. Our rescue dog desperately needed training. We spent good money, at reputable facility, to do it so that he could have a forever home with us. The fact that she thought it was her place at all to lecture my husband is crazy. We have tried to see past all these things, because we do love the technicians and the other veterinarians, but today was the final straw. We will be taking our business to a place where the owner cares about our dogs and not how much money they can get out of us
posted: 02/06/2025
I can’t say enough good things about The Vet Hospital in Windsor! Charlie has faced many health challenges, and from the time he was just eight weeks old, they have cared for him as if he were their own. The moment I walk in I am greeted with a warm hello and they immediately ask, ‘How’s Charlie?’—a true testament to their dedication and compassion. Dr. Carson and the entire staff go above and beyond to make us feel at home, and I’m beyond grateful for their kindness and expertise. Thank you for always taking such great care of Charlie! The Smiths
posted: 02/18/2025
Nice moldy counter my pet is suppose to stand right next to. I personally didn’t feel well after sitting in the room for less then an hour. Update: Not sure who the responding party thinks they’re speaking with, but they very clearly don’t know which client I am; all information they stated in the response doesn’t apply to me or my dog/our visit. Weird that you’re ranting someone else’s info to me….just shows even more why people shouldn’t trust you as their vet.
posted: 03/22/2023
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