Pahoa Animal Hospital
4.5 (134) 15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd Unit C3, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pahoa 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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,411 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,234 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,051 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,579 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,297 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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 regular vet for many years has been Seske in Keaau. She is a great vet and a spectacular person. Currently she is away on vacation. I called the Pahoa vet today to see about getting an opinion on an issue my dog is having. They wanted a $500 up front deposit to see my dog. Never heard of a vet, or even a doctor, asking for something like that. The money is not the issue, it's the attitude! No thanks!
posted: 06/02/2023
These people are angels. We took our 12 year old pit bull baby to see Dr. Bill after she was diagnosed, by another doctor, with a large Splenic Mass in her abdomen. This other doctor told us there was nothing we could do and she would die - soon. We couldn't just take that opinion so we scheduled an emergency appointment at the then new Pahoa Animal Hospital. Dr. Bill had experience with this condition and scheduled us for surgery the very next business day. She was in surgery for under an hour and they expertly and successfully removed a 12 lb mass and she has been living happily ever since (its been over a year). They were so incredibly thorough through every aspect of our experience with them. When it was all over, they sent parts of the mass to different labs to test for cancer - and found none. Everyone at Pahoa Animal Hospital is wonderful. They all truly care for our fur babies and it shows in every interaction. Prices are reasonable and they can always get you in if you have an emergency - that will cost you a bit extra but they're seriously the only place in the east side you can even get an emergency appointment. We are so deeply grateful for these wonderful humans and we just can't say enough good things about them. 💗
posted: 01/25/2023
I was really looking forward to having a vet in Pahoa but the service was very unprofessional. I waited for months on the wait list to become a patient. Then they said I have to make a wellness appt to establish being a patient, ok fine. Keep in mind I was mainly doing this to have an emergency vet close to home but at my appt, I find out they don't even have after hours emergency sevices....ummm okay....then they sold me some medication for my dogs itchy paws but the staff didn't even know what it was. I asked what kind of med it was, and the tech handed me a brochure that also didn't say what it was. The vet spent less then 60 secs looking at my dog and mostly to give him treats. It was very chaotic bc they just kept giving him treats then pushed me to checkout. No one explained what the medicine was (Apoquel, $50 for 15 tablets! !) So when I got home I had to do my own research then I find out its a powerful immune system suppressant with serious side effects so I went back to return the unopened bottle and they refused to refund me and accept the return. This is very unprofessional and dangerous they would push this on me without even explaining what the drug is then refusing to accept it back after I had to research it on my own. They were more concerned with feeding my dog tons of treats then discussing informed options for treatment and the seriousness of the drugs they give. I'll stick to more frequent bathing of his paws and not put him on a dangerous immune suppressant. So I paid $100 for them to overfeed my dog treats for about 20 mins. They also gave me quote for teeth cleaning of about $1,000! The mngr claimed I signed a form that says "no returns" but that's not true, she also said "well it's on our website" so beware they may push pills on you that the staff know nothing about then refuse to allow you to return it even unopened and no emergency services so guess I'll have to stick to the hilo or keaau vets.
posted: 05/03/2023
We sought out Pahoa Animal Hospital about two years or so ago on an emergency visit. Our Veterinarian at the time was located in Kohala. The staff and Veterinarians were so kind and professional. Our fur boy got taken cared of in the right way! Our fur babies have increased and we have kept our medical relationship with them growing too. From wellness care, emergency telephone care, whelping, puppies, infections, vaccinations, physical therapy, laser therapy, science and naturopathic care. Shelly and Pua and the front staff have always been patient and tried their best to accommodate. Dr. Kimi and Dr Lei have been the Veterinarians that we have had most contact with for our fur babies. They and their Vet Techs are just great! Professional, smart, patient (especially when we fur parents are in stress mode LOL) and compassionate. They are great listeners and give the fur babies the best possible care! There are also other Veterinarians available and many more services too much to mention! We live about an hour away and it is most worth it to us to travel to have the great care that our fur babies are given at Pahoa Animal Hospital.
posted: 03/05/2023
Shelly was fantastic in helping me and Dr. Bill and the vet tech, I'm sorry but I forgot get name, Lisa, maybe, was so sweet and helpful and informative. They made great suggestions, were patient with my questions, and have drank and candid answers. I'm happy to have a very so close to my home and look forward to working with them on the future. Plus, @ola_baby didn't seem afraid or worried as you can see from the pictures where she's sleeping.
posted: 01/30/2021