Riverside Animal Hospital
4.5 (39) 938 Grandview Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Riverside 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 | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 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
Our dog Snickers has been cared for with great care always on our visits. We highly recommend there clinic for your animal family member.
posted: 07/16/2023
I can't describe my experience with just a Google review. All I can say, is that I have only left a Google review 3 times in my life. I'm 34 and all of them where because of outstanding service!!
posted: 08/04/2023
We are not clients but had to call as our normal vet was out of town. My lab was dying and I needed to let him go. I wanted someone who would come out to our car. This way he would be comfortable and feel safe. I did not want to cause him more pain by trying to move him into a building. I wanted him to be sedated before the other meds were given so he would go in his sleep. They were the only ones who were willing to honor him this way. He was not caused more pain and felt safe as he was in his space. I called all over town and the way they handled my best friend's death was wonderful. They sent us a card afterward as well. I highly recommend these vets. Even though my lab was not one of their patients they still cared.
posted: 10/06/2022
Wonderful bunch of people who really care about the animals they see as well as the owners who belong to those critters. ❤️ Everyone in the office has been so sweet and patient. Grateful to have found such a fantastic vet for our furry family members.
posted: 09/22/2022
One of the most knowledgeable, trauma, and surgery experienced vets in the quad city area! We are very thankful and blessed we had the chance of crossing paths with Dr. Dan. Our cat was attacked by a dog and we were told multiple times by multiple vets that we needed to put our cat down or amputate his leg. We took our cat to the Animal Emergency Center in Bettendorf IA for the weekend so he could continue to be monitored during the weekend while we waited for his appointment the next week for amputation. Thankfully Dr. Dan was working that evening and gave my husband and I great news. Due to Dr. Dan's surgical experience he knew that we didn't have to amputate his leg but simply clean up the dead tissue and muscle in his leg. Dr. Dan told us to cancel the amputation and to bring our cat to Riverside in Muscatine to start working with him. Within days our baby was eating again after a long week of no food intake and all his vitals were reaching normal levels. My cat was boarded and treated here for a week where he received treatment and was loved by professionals. When we finally were able to take our cat home, Dr. Dan kept constant communication with us and would ask for pictures of our cat's recovery. I thought I had a good vet before my cat was attacked but all that vet did was give shots and fill out prescriptions and never had the experience of severe trauma. That vet along with others recommended euthanasia or amputation where Dr. Dan is a seasoned vet and knew what he was doing. Thanks to him we have a 4 legged healthy kitty.
posted: 02/04/2022