Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic
4.8 (173) 107 S Main St, Coupeville, WA 98239, 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: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic
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
No longer our clinic because of relocation but after going to a few other vets I wanted to leave this review. I love this clinic. The doctors and all the staff were always so kind. I never felt rushed but at the same time they were always very quick when it came to things like taking labs. Years ago when I had to put my dog down they gave me all the time I needed with him and were just so sweet throughout the process. It was quick and peaceful. A year ago I had to put my cat of 15 years to sleep. That was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life and even my husband’s because of how it was handled and all I kept thinking is this isn’t how it’s supposed to be because of my experience with Penn Cove. My cat was in kidney failure and it was time. We made an appt and once we got there it took hours. And I don’t know what they sedated him with but it was horrible just watching him stumble around the room with his eyes rolling… I now have a kitten and have had to take her to the vet (a new one) a few times over the past 4 months and while the staff are nice they are not thorough, they rush their time with you even though they are very slow, and they are expensive for not having any kind of in-house labs. They couldn’t even tell me if my kitten actually has ear mites. They just said it looks like it instead of looking under the microscope. All that to say Penn Cove is the best. Pet tax below.
posted: 01/27/2023
My dog had surgery here for a torn ACL they were Amazing, very accommodating and caring. We had a wonderful experience.
posted: 05/27/2023
Dr. Karen has been our Vet since Otis was 7 weeks old. I followed her when she moved her practice to Penn Cove Vet from Oak Harbor because she was so patient with Otis. He could be very difficult. He was not much into cooperating with anyone who dared to examine him but he responded well to Dr Karen’s compassionate ways of handling him. From the start he hated being put on the table terribly so she always treated him on the floor. Over the last almost 16 years of Otis’s life she knew all his fears and accommodated him and us with great care. Yesterday I brought Otis in for his finale visit. Because of his anxieties she came out to the parking lot to give him a sedative. She explained the whole process in detail and stayed with us all the way through the process of putting my beloved Otis to sleep forever. It was very comforting for myself and my son. The staff at Penn Cove Vet are exceptional. Dr Lark saw Otis a few times and he too is an exceptional Vet. Very nice and friendly. We feel blessed to have such a caring place to oversee both of our dog’s health. I thank them all. But mostly, I thank Dr Karen for being a part of our lives for the past 15 plus years.🙏🏼
posted: 09/08/2022
They helped me when no other vets would take a new client or even show any concern. It turned out to be nothing but it could have been very serious. Doctor and his assistant seemed nice enough.
posted: 03/19/2021
Despite last minute renovations outside on the business park, I was given an appointment only two days prior. Given the amazing level of service I received, with a Vet who knew their field well; I was surprised they were not backlogged with appointments much further. Thanks!
posted: 11/22/2022