Alder Creek Veterinary Hospital

4.9 (80)
880 Golf View Dr #101, Medford, OR 97504, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Alder Creek 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 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.

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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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Stephen Riley

We needed emergency surgery for our cat and they were the only vet in the area willing to help. I can't say enough. Thank you.

posted: 08/08/2023

Amy Bigham

Amazing staff that cares about all types of animals. I have taken my Guinea pigs and dogs here for years. Very trustworthy.

posted: 05/22/2023

Kristin Piacitelli

Such a wonderful staff, from Doctor on down. I'm so appreciative of the service and kindness given to me and my beloved dog. Thank you!

posted: 05/05/2023

Ulrich Sommerauer

Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is MoMo I am a German Shephard and I am (at least that is what the humans say) a little difficult … well what do they know. I did go a little OCD a couple weeks ago and busted a blood vessel in my ear, that caused my ear to go a little crazy and fill up with blood … not so good … it started looking like a bloated sack. That human that usually feeds me and picks up my poop brought me to this place … and let me tell you I hate these places, I have been there before … it smells like sick animals and some humans are really rude to you!!! But this place was different … it still smelled the same, but the humans were actually friendly, kind and not really scary. Long story short, I was still being … let’s say my difficult self and made a real big fuss about nothing … them humans were still nice … can you believe that ?!? Anyway, they poked me in the ear and things started to feel a whole lot better … I give them a lot of credit for that … even if they put this wired blue sock on my nose that kept me from opening my mouth. I never did understand that thing but no matter my human took it right off after they were done poking my ear. I am rambling off now, so back to what I actually wanted to say … THANKS A BUNCH … this was a very pleasant experience ! A few weeks later .... Hello Humans and fellow Canines, I figured I let you know how this ear thing played out. The ear is fine ... sort of ... it seems to be a bit 'floppy', but I think that just gives me some style and the feed me guy seems to not mind at all. I am going to add an 'after' picture of this so you can see what I mean. I walk my human by this place just about every other day just to make sure it's still there ... I don't like these places ... but if I have to go again, I really prefer it to be this one. Viel Spass und auf Wiedersehen ... MoMo Another few moths later .. and back to that getting-poked place. I have a bump on my side and that feed-me guy was worried ... well it just turns out to be a fat bubble, I hope he feels better now ... after all he has quite the fat bubble too :) Oh before i forget ... I am going to add a couple more pictures, isn't that white stuff great and you can eat it too! How cool is that. Bis zum nächsten mal MoMo,

posted: 01/20/2019

Kat Kidwell

I've been taking my dogs, cats, and rabbits here for years. Dr Gurney is great!

posted: 03/24/2023