Alpine Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

4.4 (149)
888 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Alpine Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
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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Nicole Hutfless

I could not ask for a better team to care for our pup. Nichole walked me through every need and option for those needs. I am a very nervous and emotional person and while my pup was in surgery she texted me updates and cared for him like he was her own. I am able to call her with any worry and treated with such care. Thank you for caring for Tank and restoring his health and caring for me through it!

posted: 07/25/2023

Kathie Mcmillen

Ive been taking all my cats to alpine for over 40 yrs. All the vets and techs have given wonderful care to all my many cats Dr Juliette jones is my cat Mosi vet and is taking very good care of her and helping her to lose weight so I cant call her " lunchbox" anymore😂

posted: 09/21/2023

Carl Lang

We switched from another local Vet to Alpine Animal Hospital in Issaquah seeking better care for our dog, better answers and understanding of conditions & options for us. We got that! These people work as a team, stay late for you if needed, answer the phone with real people, and provide excellent care for our dog's conditions and really helped us understand things SO much better, including options for treatment there and even at other places; whatever was best for our dog and our family. REALLY appreciate this Team! 🙏

posted: 09/23/2023

mark everett

Super friendly staff in Issaquah, it always warms my heart the way they greet my dog, Shooter, he's 15 and grumpy but they treat him like an 8 week old puppy. He gets so excited when he sees the staff that whatever his ailment, there are no longer any symptoms. Although he got too excited the last time and took a massive dump in their floor. They didn't get mad, but both my puppers and I were quite embarrassed. Pawsitively the most caring and compassionate clinic around.

posted: 04/07/2023

Paige W

Everyone from the front office greeters, to the technicians, to the doctors are caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and understanding. I brought my kitten here for an emergency because my usual vet was booked, and have decided to switch vets. Thank you, Alpine, for taking such good care of my kitty!

posted: 08/14/2023