VCA Wyoming Animal Hospital

4.3 (258)
2740 Wyoming Blvd NE #1, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Wyoming Animal 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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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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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Katy Lee

We have been using VCA for over a decade. We brought at least 8 animals here. We have always been treated wonderfully. They are always honest. They will offer you many tests for your animal. Those can be expensive, and you can say no to without judgment from the staff. They truly care about the animals and the people.

posted: 04/18/2023

Kaworu Nagisa Schrodinger

Used to come here because they were timely, caring, and compassionate. When I took my now very old cat to be seen because she couldn't breathe, they took blood, five hundred dollars, and said they'd call me. I've had to call them to find out, but get hit with the vet being out until the middle of next week? What's wrong with my cat, a-holes?

posted: 07/08/2023

Nathan Porter

VCA has been our primary vet for many years now. Their staff is pleasant, the facility is clean, and we always get the care that our pets need when we go there. Recently, I’ve noticed that they seemed over-booked and it’s essentially impossible to get an appointment unless you book a few weeks to a few months in advance. We’ve had this happen many times - one of our pups was vomiting regularly (to the point of bloody vomit) and couldn’t get an appointment, one of our pups ate something he shouldn’t and we couldn’t get an appointment, etc etc. Even when one of my dogs started being lethargic with heavy breathing (very clear signs that something is wrong), the tech was hesitant to give me an appointment when I called first thing in the morning (actually was able to squeeze him in after talking to the vet). It is pretty consistent now that we get something like “sorry, we don’t have any available appointments, we can see him in 3 weeks”. But for some issues, waiting weeks is going to exacerbate the problem and sometime cause irreparable harm. We’ve had to resort to driving out of town to another vet for most appointments. It’s inconvenient and they don’t know our pet’s history as well. That vet doesn’t do primary care, but I think we’re going to switch to another provider soon.

posted: 06/07/2023

Jonathan Needham

I’m considering going to another vet. This vet is great with care for your animal, but I guess I’m a little ticked off about their discount policy. I’ve been buying prescription cat food from them for a while now, and have never had any trouble with getting a veteran’s discount. Last time I went in, I was told that they don’t offer a veteran’s discount for food purchases. As if the food isn’t expensive enough when buying from a vet clinic, I now have to shell out more money. I remember saying “bummer” when I was told I couldn’t get a discount, and the lady said “yes, it is a bummer.” So, I don’t think I would even trust their word if I were to get medical care for one of my cats that they would give me a discount. Which is it? Do you offer a military discount or not? Or are you just discriminating against me because I don’t look like your typical disabled veteran?

posted: 06/18/2023

Madalaine C

Dr. Martin has been our girls primary vet for the last 2 years we have been coming to VCA. Although our girl is vocal and is a lot of dog, everyone handles her very well. Any questions we have are always answered promptly and throughly. We are going to miss this office as we have to move. A big Thank you to everyone here who has worked with us!

posted: 09/24/2022