Riverside Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Riverside 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 Riverside 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 | 12,235 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,981 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,931 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,381 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,330 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,728 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,364 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,870 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,609 |
| 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
531 reviews
Had dental surgery on my dog in June. They DEMANDED that I come in & give them a $50 deposit, which I did. The surgery went wonderfully. Great experience. Couple of weeks later while filing the paperwork I noticed the $50 deposit had not been applied to the bill. Stopped in & showed the people the bill & ask for a refund of the &50. They told me that they could only refund it to the card it was charged to. Explained the card had been hacked & was canceled. But they could refund to another card or my debit card. They tried to give me a credit on an account with them. I declined. They told me that their manager was on vacation & would return & call me on Thursday. No call waited until Saturday & called. Now the manager is only in on Thursday & they will have to call their corporate headquarters to see if they can issue me a refund!!! Fast to take your money, but don’t like to give refund when they overcharge you. STAY AWAY. Go to ALL ABOUT ANIMALS. Reasonable rate & do not rip you off.
Jul 8, 2023
My furry baby had dental surgery at Riverside. The process from start to finish was explained to me before it was done. My dog had calcification on his teeth and was having a hard time chewing properly. His surgery went well. It has been one week and he is responding to treatment great. I highly recommend Riverside Animal Hospital for your prescious pet's care.
Aug 14, 2023
For the last 30+ years I've trusted Riverside Animal Hospital to care for all my pets needs, big or small. Dr Koan and her staff are hard-working, kind and compassionate to both your animals and their owners during the appointments their stays and pickups. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. You check-in in the parking lot (by calling) and wait to be called to go in. I do like this system better because you don't have the animals nose to nose and people face to face to spread any kind of sickness in the lobby. All my animals love Dr Koan ❤️
Feb 16, 2023
All of the staff are great. Today was a difficult day as I had to put Syrus to rest. We have always been treated with genuine care over the past 14 years. I feel that Dr. Went above and beyond over the years. Grateful to have chosen Riverside for all our needs. Thank you.
Jun 29, 2023
I would just go somewhere where you can actually schedule an appointment. I called and asked if they were seeing more patients today and the lady on the phone said “we reopen at 2 so be here then and call when ur in the parking lot” I get there at exactly 2 and call, waited on hold and when she finally answered the phone she said they are “understaffed” and couldn’t see any more patients today. Then why would you tell me to come out there? She could’ve at least told me to be 30 min early or something if that would’ve helped my chances at getting in. Stressed out my cat for nothing and wasted gas. I made an appointment with a vet in Swartz Creek for the following day. I normally go to the vet in Montrose and I highly recommend them. Go to a vet that has proper staffing.
Aug 14, 2023