Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services
4.5 (231) 950 US-64, Murphy, NC 28906, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 9 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,140 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,857 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,567 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,847 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 181 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,179 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 829 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 9,709 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,196 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,005 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,745 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,303 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,155 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
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 family and I wanted to give a huge thank you to Dr. Van Horn and his staff! Our dog had pancreatitis last night and Dr. Van Horn made a special trip in to help our dog! He does a wonderful job, he's very thorough and his staff and himself, top notch! My family and I appreciate them so much, we've brought our dog to Dr. Van Horn for years! We are impressed with how well he does and how kind him and his staff are! Thank you, Dr. Van Horn and staff for being as excellent as you are! We appreciate you and all that you do! If you're looking for a QUALITY veterinarian, make your FIRST and ONLY choice Dr. Van Horn! You will be happy you did!!
posted: 09/09/2025
Had been going to Marble Vet until they merged. As part of merge, was told we'd have more/better access due to more people and hours available. Not impressed with Alpine as an operation. Had appointment for our dogs to get shots, arrived on time, stood at window for 10 minutes waiting to be acknowledged by person at desk while two other people in office chatted. I realize she was talking with another person but she could have at least acknowledged me. After standing there for 10 minutes, she finally turned to me and asked if I was waiting for an appointment (no, I just came in to hang around?). I told her yes and gave my name, waited a few more minutes for vet tech to come and get my dogs for their shots. Then they messed up the paperwork, one dog had a 1 yr rabies, the other a 3 yr. Took quite awhile to sort that one out. Yesterday, called to get one of our dogs in to have them look at a bloody, itchy ear. The best they could offer was an appointment two weeks out. We took it but in the mean time, called around for someone local who could see her sooner. Found another vet who could see her today, they requested records from Alpine and now I get a text from Alpine telling me they have sent over records and cancelled all future appointments. I hadn't even committed to moving to another vet at this point but I guess they don't care and are happy to see us go.
posted: 09/10/2025
Our new rescue Border Collie recently went to Marble Vet. The staff was excellent and I love Dr. Gambill so much that I will be moving my other babies over to her care in the near future.
posted: 04/01/2025
I can't say enough about the staff and Dr. Gambill. Dr. Gambill has went above and beyond in caring for our little dog Daisy. Daisy has a complicated breathing issue that no one has been able to figure out. I was taking my animals (5 dogs & cat) to another vet prior to switching to Marble Veterinary Hospital and I wouldn't take them anywhere else. My prior vet told me to just watch Daisy it was probably nothing and not to worry meanwhile Daisy's respiration rate is double what is normal. Dr. Gambill has been treating seeing her for apprx. 6 or 7 months now and has not given up on helping her. We have taken Daisy to 2 veterinary Hospitals for further testing and still don't have a clear diagnosis throughout all this Dr. Gambill has coordinated and communicated with the specialist even sending her x-ray's out to radiologist for review prior to taking her to specialist. She has called me and discussed Daisy's care numerous times. During this time one of my other dogs ate a roll of dental floss and had to have emergency surgery in Blueridge over Thanksgiving weekend. I took him to Dr. Gambill to have his stitches removed and they were great with him also. Just a week ago we had an emergency with the cat got his paw stuck in something and was hurt my husband headed to Marble and I called on the way they fit him in and took care of Snowy. They call and follow up to check on how they are doing . We have only lived here full time for a little over 2 years this is the 4th vet I have been too and the last. They provide the care I was used too with my animals. If you are like us our pets are part of the family and are 4 legged children. When I say they are AWESOME I mean it. All the Staff are great, kind and compassionate. I don't usually write reviews but I chose Marble Veterinary Clinic because of the reviews I read and wanted to let other pet owners know this is a great place to take your pets. I feel truly Blessed to have found them.
posted: 05/21/2021
We took our fur pups (slightly senior dogs) for their first visit with Marble Vet and the staff and Dr. Gambill were amazing. Thank you Kailey for dealing with our over dramatic girl when it came to her nail trim! You are a gem! I'd also like to give a shout out to Megan W. for the referral...you are the BEST! We have found the vet family our furs have been looking for. 🐾❤️
posted: 06/29/2025
Veterinarians in Murphy, North Carolina
Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services
950 US-64, Murphy, NC 28906, USA(828) 837-6115
Murphy Animal Clinic
4400 E U.S. Highway 64 Alt Suite A, Murphy, NC 28906, USA(828) 837-0050
Peachtree Veterinary Hospital
1065 NC-141, Murphy, NC 28906, USA(828) 837-2396
Southland Mbl Veterinary Services
196 Stone Horse Ln, Murphy, NC 28906, USATRI STATE SPAY NEUTER and VETERINARY CLINIC
3090 US-64 #112, Murphy, NC 28906, USA(828) 837-4500