VCA Oquirrh Hills Animal Hospital

4.5 (398)
5714 13400 S, Herriman, UT 84096, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Oquirrh Hills 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 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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Joseph hpesoJ

Always a very friendly environment. Staff is very helpful and accommodating. Dr. Mott clearly cares about her patients.

posted: 04/28/2023

Nicholas D. Johnson

This animal hospital is amazing. We had a really great experience with our first dog and have come here for our new dog as well. Dr Mott is super compassionate and kind and has helped us work out some stuff we had been dealing with for our dog. We have also visited with Dr Vaas who is pretty knowledgeable and helpful as well. We will probably come here with every animal we have as long as the care stays consistent.

posted: 06/24/2023

Ash Santos

We had to bring our puppy here on an emergency visit, and everything exceeded our expectations. From picking up on the first ring, to making time for us to bring him in immediately, to having a room ready and treating him within minutes of arrival, to then sending him home with a goody bag once he was feeling better. The vet, Dr. Ryle, even texted us the following day to see how he was doing. We will now be moving our dogs records to this office because we fell in love with the way they do business.

posted: 07/27/2023

Brooke Wolverton

My dog has Addison's so when she's showing signs of stress we try to get her seen right away. I was a walk in on very short notice, this was my first time at the VCA in Herriman. We were helped so quickly by a doctor and veterinary staff who were extremely kind and empathetic to my worry and questions. They treated her so quickly and carefully. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, it was such a relief to be seen by them. Thank you VCA!!

posted: 07/13/2023

Holly Nebeker

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE We have been loyal customers of Oquirrh Hills Veterinary for over 10 years. We were frustrated last year when our doctor missed cancer that had manifested itself in many ways. The diagnosis was completely missed, until we insisted that something was very wrong. We lost our Golden Retriever two months after the correct diagnosis. However, we continued with Oquirrh Hills. Recently, our Lab injured her paw, which required care. We called first thing and requested to have a visit. The receptionist was not sympathetic and simply stated the injury was beyond the scope of the veterinarians, and they did not have time to see our dog. We asked if they would see her paw (in person or picture) to confirm this was the case. “Absolutely no” was the response, and she tried to push us to the VCA hospital. With no choice, we chose another clinic, who expertly and kindly handled the case. They were surprised our veterinarian would not see our pet and noted the injury was completely in the scope of what could be handled at Oquirrh Hills. The behavior of Oquirrh Hills Veterinary was callous and unacceptable. They showed a complete lack of compassion for our situation. They are happy to take your payments if they are not inconvenienced. As a rule, we do not leave reviews, but feel this situation should be shared with fellow pet owners. We will NOT ever return.

posted: 05/28/2023