Heartland Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Heartland Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Heartland Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
141 reviews
I just want to give a shout out to Heartland Animal Hospital Council Idaho and Bruce D. Gardner, DVM for helping our Sweet Monkey bird get back to feeling like herself! 🗣️ Local friends with exotic pets 👉🏻if you didn’t already know that they can be seen in Council, THEY CAN!!! and I highly recommend!!! 🙌🏻 A few of my friends that own exotics were not aware, so I wanted to spread the word. Friday morning, while getting ready to leave for a camping weekend, Jake noticed she was keeping one eye closed. We observed her for a bit and felt better when we saw her open it. Nothing appeared abnormal, so we chalked it up to her just being goofy, or maybe there was something in it. We came back Sunday to find the same side nostril was enlarged with a bit of clear discharged as well as her eye appeared to be slightly swollen. Monday Morning, it seemed worse and she was not her normal self with her usual happy chatter/extra sleeping. 🥺 I had stayed up late looking up reviews and locations for Avian veterinarians, knowing she needed to be seen, (thanks Dr Google!) 🤣 and decided to try Council, knowing the chances were slim, since I have tried to find more local resources for her in the past. They were able to get her in early the next day and the entire staff were so kind and friendly! When I heard that there are two Macaws of his own that live in his office, I knew that he would be knowledgable in Avian care and able to help. After a quick test and a shot for a bacterial infection, we were on our way and she was back to her perky self the next day! This saved me at least 2 hrs of driving in traffic and was WAY more affordable then it would have been if I had chosen to take her to Nampa. (Trust me on this!) I got quotes.🤣 So thankful I checked first, before just assuming that we would have to travel to have her seen. 💕🙏💕
Aug 17, 2023
Dr. Gardner is amazing! Moving back up, I was expecting vet visits to be in Boise. Our business of ferrets are considered exotic. So, my family was relieved that Heartland Animal Hospital accepted us! Dr. Gardner is personable, professional, and informative. The staff are wonderful as well! They are so polite and prompt! I am very thankful for everything ya'll do!
Dec 27, 2022
Bruce is holding my puppies captive and refuses to work out a payment plan for my puppies to come home they're miserable there not only is he keeping them from me he refuses to even let me see them, so instead of working something out he instead decides to charge an extra 100$ per day making it Impossible for me too get them out!! Is this even legal? Because I didn't sign anything stating that he has the right to keep my dogs from me, not did I sign anything agreeing that he can then sell them if I can't pay him
Jul 26, 2023
Bruce and his staff are like family to me and my fur babies... always kind and caring. Going the extra mile to make sure all is well..
Jul 16, 2023
This is Fawn and Willow 🐾 Willow came into our family very fragile and sick at 1.2 pounds and dropped weight that was very dangerous..... Dr. Bruce and the staff welcomed her with the best care and love. You can tell that they truly love what they do in this small community and for all pets big.... And very very small. Thank you for welcoming us and for your amazing care.
Sep 30, 2022