Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services
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 Alpine Animal Hospital & Veterinary Services? 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 | 12,232 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,979 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,924 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,290 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,718 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,355 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,556 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,604 |
| 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
231 reviews
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!!
Sep 9, 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.
Sep 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.
Apr 1, 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.
May 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. 🐾❤️
Jun 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