Wildflower Veterinary Services: Large Animal
4.8 (49) 14425 221st St E, Graham, WA 98338, USAHours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Wildflower Veterinary Services: Large Animal
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
Perhaps I'm not tracking, but a number of these positive reviews are for fur kids other than horses. I called for help with a rescue dog (Husky) and was hung up on by Miren. I called back, same voice, and then she said it wasn't her on the call back. I then reached Shannon (third call), who actually shared that Dr. Gillette only works on horses unless you're an established patient. Well, might be a good idea to remove the positive comments about the rest of the animal kingdom he no longer services. I asked for him to call me directly...let's see if he gets the message.
posted: 10/01/2022
Seemed like a very nice place. The owner is a great guy and will help you out
posted: 05/03/2023
Dr. Gillette is by far the best Vet! Whether you bring your animals to the clinic or he makes a farm call, same great service and advice. Sweet guy! Dawn, in his office is very responsive and helpful--she even remembered what flavor meds my horse likes and texted me when it was back in stock!
posted: 10/05/2020
I love Wildflower Vet! I use them for all my babies, big and little. The owner (Dr Gillette) and staff honestly care. Very knowledgeable people. Dr Gillette was my horses vet over 15 years ago, (never had anything major happen thank goodness but normal things, floating teeth, shots, that sorta thing,) i left the area for 15 years, brought my dog to his clinic and he remembered me. That doesn't often happen with extremely busy people. But to me, it tells me his clients are more than just a number on a file, he actually cares. Big animals, little animals, major trauma or just a check up, I'll only use wildflowers vet clinic. Please, if you're looking for an honest vet, who honestly cares about your animal, (I know I do, if I'm doing something wrong or unsafe for my babies, please, let me know!!)who is very knowledgeable and With competitive pricing, give Dr Gillette and his crew a chance. You'll be really glad you did. And so will your babies, all of them 🐶🐥🐇🐭🐐🐑🐄🐴🐗🐷🐌🐌🐌🐌
posted: 04/27/2016
