A Small Animal Hospital

4.2 (202)
1115 S 347th Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

How to Save Money at A Small 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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Roneathe Lee

What a refreshing feeling to not have too put your dog to sleep because you can't afford the blood work or x-rays, to find out what is wrong with your pet. I really had a vet I shall not name but is in Sumner, tell me well we can put your pet to sleep since you can't afford blood work. Dr Any really cares about her pet patients and their parents she is willing to work with you if your going through some financial hardship, it's not all about money at this clinic.She saved my Fats fats life and made my Brookie feel better. The staff is efficient and very polite and friendly. I have told all my family and friends to bring their pets here! Thank you so much Dr Amy!

posted: 06/04/2023

Nick Nelson (daveraf)

Dr. Amy saved my dog! Last year, my little guy got tumbled over by an excited young heeler and dislocated several joints in his leg. After a costly emergency vet bill, improper treatment at another vet, and a couple bad petsitters later, his condition got far worse -- his leg was now necrotic (moisture in the splint) and he was obviously sick and lethargic with an extremely high fever. We called up A Small Animal Hospital on recommendation from a dog boarder friend and had no problem getting my dog set up as a first-time client the same day he needed to be seen. For the next several weeks, the team at A Small Animal Hospital saw my dog almost every single day, and every time I saw them, they were incredibly kind and caring. They did everything in their power to make sure my dog didn't need to get his leg amputated, where other vets said amputation would be the only option. His wound was treated, cleaned, and rewrapped every day, then treated with laser. They even tried a new bandage sample they'd gotten to see if it would work for the type of wound he had, and it did! Without it, he may not have recovered as soon (and as well) as he did. Dr. Amy told me that she was treating my dog as if he was her own, which instilled a ton of comfort and assurance. He still needed a surgery to fully heal, but it sure wasn't an amputation. Now he uses that leg better than he ever did before -- and he's so happy, bouncy, and excited all the time!! I'm not sure I'd still have him at my side if I hadn't called A Small Animal Hospital when I did.

posted: 07/20/2023

JL Boudreau

I am Very happy with the service provided here and the staff was professional. All was explained thoroughly and pricing options were offered. They even let me borrow their carrier because mine would be too confining for an injured animal. That is above and beyond in my opinion. I highly recommend this hospital for your pet care.

posted: 09/12/2023

Jo Aysian

Cute little place, staff is friendly and efficient. Dr Amelia is so sweet and attentive and fast, I appreciate her and her team's time and professionalism. They have pet food available for purchase at the lobby. Parking lot is small but it's plenty during your visit. Will definitely keep coming to Dr Amelia for my dog's needs when we're here.

posted: 07/25/2023

Tara Uson-Fee

I wanted to share my experience with "A small Animal Hospital" and it was nothing but traumatizing.. My mother took our family dog (17 years old) to be evaluated because she wasn't feeling too well and was not being herself. At first our experience was great, the team was accommodating to assisting our family animal and educated us on what had happened to her. As we received her results we found out that she was anemic and also found a penny that was stuck in her digestive system and was very toxic to animals. The vet ended up recommending that we make the decision to put her down, due to her age her rate of survival was very slim and didn't think she would even make it past anesthesia. She told us that the longer we waited the more she'd suffer so of course we listened to her. Our entire family came together to make this decision for her because we did not want her to suffer in the end and we wanted to her to go peacefully. The next day we scheduled to euthanize our family dog and our whole family came there to be there to say our goodbyes and be by her side to watch her go. The vet came in and explained to us that everything would happen quickly, but our dog was fully aware and awake of what was going on. Trusting in this doctor we thought she'd sedate our dog before she was euthanized that way she can go peacefully. Just like we wanted.. Right before the injection we stopped to say our final goodbyes and the vet gave us an attitude slamming her hands on the table then saying "Are you ready now?" which was already alarming and putting stress on our family dog... As soon as she injected her our dog did NOT go peacefully she suffered and it was complete opposite of what we wanted for her from the beginning.. Our dog was squealing and totally distressed and it was traumatic and a VERY HORRIBLE experience My siblings were in the room along with my mother witnessing all of this and now we leave this vet clinic traumatized and mortified that our dog left this world with fear in her eyes.... I do not ever recommend this vet and I will never forget the experience we had here...

posted: 05/19/2023