Out West Veterinary Services
4.2 (57) 283 SE I-20 Access Rd, Monahans, TX 79756, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Out West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 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.
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
I took my two cats here recently. Their annual visit went well; the staff was friendly and got us into a room promptly. They handled the cats gently enough and got them through their annual shots quickly. One cat needed to return for a tooth extraction, and I was able to entrust him to them overnight too. That made it easy and convenient for me to get him care as someone who works full-time. His recovery has gone really well. They took one diseased tooth out, and they gave him antibiotics to make sure he didn’t get sick while it healed. I brought him home, and he has been so happy-go-lucky ever since the tooth extraction. I don’t think I knew how badly the poor thing needed it! So, thank you to this team, and if you’re new to the area and looking for a vet like I was, Out West Vet is a good option.
posted: 05/01/2023
Amazing vet. Very nice establishment and very polite and helpful staff. Got our doberman's ears cropped here and they did an amazing job. We are newer to vets in west Texas but this is by far the best one we've found. You can tell they genuinely care about your fur babies! We plan on using them for our other fur baby as well. Wonderful vet services!
posted: 02/03/2023
Dr Swarb and his staff are excellent! We have been using them since 2012, never a bad experience! I highly recommend them and stand by them.
posted: 01/24/2023
Left my labs with them for a few days while we went out of town. When we brought them home one of my labs cowered in the corner at feeding time. He loves to eat and is all heart so this was extremely disturbing behavior. We spoke to the vet and he had no good answers. He said he would bring it up at his staff meeting. We have our labs with Sandhills Clinic now. It just goes to show that new isn't always better. The Armstrongs at Sandhills Clinic are wonderful and their prices are very reasonable. I'm happy to report that my lab is back to his happy and lovable self but it took well over a month and a lot of love. Don't know what happened at Out West Clinic and probably never will....
posted: 11/20/2021
Vet is too BUSY or he thought we looked too poor to pay for treatment. Didn’t diagnose her. Made us feel stupid like nothing was wrong. My dog died of tick fever. Took her when she was in the acute phase. Said nothing was wrong. Got worse. Took her to Sandhills Vet. They ran test after test to make us feel at peace. Armstrong is SO GOOD at what he does.
posted: 01/04/2022