Malaherd Veterinary Hospital

4.6 (98)
5600 Coors Blvd NW Suite F5, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Malaherd 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Meghan Boerding

Switched here after we could not get an appointment for several months with our previous vet. This office has been great. I don't get the sense that they are trying to upsell us on anything, they have been kind but straightforward on care and have allowed us to find prescriptions cheaper providing us with the prescription, which is allowing us overall better care of our pets. Thank you!

posted: 08/19/2023

songbird20028

Ripley and Milo love Dr. Cole. She takes so much time with them and especially our Milo since he has some reactive issues (he thinks he's a big dog). She is so patient and kind and loves our boys as much as we do. She gets on the floor and gives them love every time we see her. Her staff is awesome too!! We will always take our pets to Dr. Cole at Malaherd!

posted: 10/12/2022

Peggy Santiago

Dr Cole and her Staff are The Bomb !! thought I had no choice but put her down but she had every bit of faith in saving her this is Day 10 of our home care and doing pretty good. One day at a time So Greatful to have my Girl back.

posted: 05/05/2023

Dee Bean

I took our rescue Border Collie in today at 5 months for a check up and some serious recent behavioral changes. These folks spent 2 hours with us at this first visit, largely due to our puppy being so upset! We left informed and set up for necessary future services. Very professional and caring.

posted: 04/22/2022

Becky Hoggatt

I took my dog for “day admission” and I was told the vet would call us. I get two calls to tell us how busy they are, then a 3rd call and I was told to pick him up by 5:30. I get there to pay hundreds of dollars and I have to request to speak to a vet. I told her I was in medicine so she knew that I understood a little bit and she had the audacity to laugh. Whatever! Then I call today because my dog is worse. I was told they would call back, 5 hours go by it’s almost closing time. I call again and I’m told “we are so busy but I’m sure they’ll get back to you.” Never heard anything and now I’m at the emergency vet paying double. I would have used that time to find a different vet had I known they weren’t calling me back. Then I’m told by the emergency vet that they didn’t give him the correct dosage of medication so no wonder he is worse!!!! What are you guys doing???? Do better people and at least have the decency to return a phone call. My dog may not survive because I trusted this place. Do yourself a favor and avoid them. ** This place does not have the same vets that we use to see who were knowledgeable and caring. Idk what happened to them but they’ve been replaced by people who have no idea what they are doing and they obviously do not care either.

posted: 01/30/2023