Mountain Vale Clinic/Salt Lake Veterinary Services
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Mountain Vale Clinic/Salt Lake Veterinary Services
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Mountain Vale Clinic/Salt Lake Veterinary Services? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,188 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,922 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,726 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,854 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,278 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,507 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,470 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,163 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,816 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,420 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,384 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
146 reviews
I have been seeing Dr Whitty since 2006. He has been an excellent vet as far as taking care of my dogs and I have been pleased with the service. I give him 5 stars for his care of my animals over the years. Unfortunately, I have noticed that rates have sky rocketed. One area that I have been able to save money on was using chewy and smiths for prescriptions. I was just told this week when I needed a prescription that I needed to use their in-house pharmacy now, no exceptions. One of my dogs has been on a daily dose of fluoxetine and trazodone for a couple years. Through Chewy I was paying approximately $10 for a 30 day supply of both. Now with going through their pharmacy that they have contracted out to the costs will be approximately $120-130 every month. When I asked the reasoning behind not allowing to use other pharmacy's, the lady at the front desk confirmed that one of the reasons was to make more money off their customers. I was completely shocked and disappointed. I can't in good conscious return to SLC Vet Services.
Aug 9, 2023
They take awesome care of my dog and cat. When I had to 'let go' of my 15 year old dog a few years ago, they did it with dignity and great care. I just love them.
Jul 23, 2023
I am a very anxious Frenchie owner, dr whitty helped me figure out my pets heart arrhythmia and pointed me to a great cardiologist clinic. He also spayed and performed a stenotic Nare surgery to help my sweet girl breathe better . They are very attentive and always squeeze me in for emergency visits.
Jul 19, 2023
Dr Whittey and his staff are just excellent. They care about the animals and owners and really pay attention to detail regarding medical care. I have taken my pets to Salt Lake Veterinary Services and Dr. Whittey since 2007, and I've never had a bad experience. Dr. Whittey has very high integrity and knows what he's doing. A few times over the years if I took a pet to another veterinarian for quick care because Dr Whittey was booked out a bit, I just wasn't as impressed with the detail and medical knowledge compared to what Dr. Whittey has For example, Dr. Whittey noticed that my cat had a heart murmur a couple years, but it wasn't serious yet. Last year in the meantime, I took my cat to another clinic when I needed emergency services. They said my cat did NOT have a heart murmur. Recently I took my cat for a regular checkup with Salt Lake Veterinary Services and Dr. Whittey again detected a heart problem. This time Dr Whittey was even more concerned and had an EKG and some lab testing. From there my cat had to get an echocardiogram, and the heart specialist reported that my cat’s upper left atrium was highly enlarged. He’s had to go on heart medication which has really helped. If Dr. Whittey had not caught this, it was serious enough that my cat could have died of heart failure any moment. My cat had been on heart medication, and now he is back to having energy and being ornery. Dr. Whittey has put together a really good plan, and I'm grateful for every day I have with my little guy now. .
May 12, 2023
We had to put our dog of 16-1/2 years down and we were all so very heartbroken. We can not say enough good about how they handled us and our sweet pup. Thank you all for your kindness ❤️❤️
Feb 27, 2023
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