Shoshone Veterinary Hospital
4.3 (136) 508 N Greenwood St, Shoshone, ID 83352, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Shoshone Veterinary 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 | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 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 | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 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
Live in Jerome but well worth the drive!! Amazing Vet and Friendly staff with the absolute cutest waiting room host ❤️ You can just feel the love and compassion they have for animals as soon as you walk through the door. We couldn’t ask for a better veterinarian.
posted: 02/08/2023
The girls really care about your animals. My dog was shot and the staff called me before they opened and got me in immediately when no other vet in the magic valley would! I got there and was greeted by all of them with care for my girl. They made me feel super confident with their care of her. Ofer is great and very informative. So glad they were able to help my baby!!
posted: 06/27/2023
Not impressed in the slightest. I have tried taking my animals in several times and it's never a good experience. I brought in my two dogs today and due to one having extreme anxiety he was taken while I held on to the other so they could examine him first. Rather than holding him at a distance so that he could still see me, they took him into the back where he somehow got out of his harness and took off running to find me (at this point he was shaking and frothing at the mouth from anxiety). During the chase he was slammed in a door. At that point I shouted (to be heard over the chaos) that I would hold him. An older vet tech came around the corner and promptly told me that my raising my voice wasn't necessary. I told her that her presence nor opinion were necessary and she refused to leave the room even though two other vet techs were there assisting. The doctor apologized profusely. I liked the doctor, but the way that vet tech treated me and my already high anxiety dog is why I will never return.
posted: 06/29/2023
Brought my dog in to get his ears checked because he’s been scratching at them. The vet stuck a cue tip down my dogs ear & was sure he had nothing wrong w/them until I asked if he could actually check w/a pet ear scope to make sure. It didn’t seem like he wanted to because he knows it all. They’ve done this before at the vet I normally go to but they were booked out so I scheduled here. The Dr wanted to sedate my dog for him to put the ear scope into his ear but I didn’t allow it because I’ve seen other vets do it w/o having to sedate. Very unprofessional. Don’t recommend.
posted: 06/15/2023
We have been clients of Shoshone Vet Hospital for 14+ years; our 16 year old Golden tried with all his might to keep living but between his hips, back legs, kidneys, eye sight and overall declining quality of life we decided it was time to let him rest easy. Upon our initial call we were told they would require an exam which was fine. An appointment was made. Hours later we were contacted and told they would not help us since he hadn't been seen in over a year...this is a 16 year old dog suffering. We contacted 2 other Veterinary Hospitals whom we had never been to and were shocked by Shoshone's response and offered to help us out immediately. Making this decision was hard enough and honestly should have happened earlier but we had hoped he would go on his own. The lack of empathy or willingness to help our beloved furbaby was heartbreaking and maddening, we will never walk through their doors again. Quality of care is out there, just not at Shoahone Veterinary Hospital.
posted: 07/12/2023