Animal Health Services
4.5 (768) 611 Cowlitz Way West, Suite A, Kelso, WA 98626, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to Save Money at Animal Health Services
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 | 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.
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
I was very nervous to start with a new vet office. I had several people give me positive reviews of Animal Health Services. I took my puppy in and was so happy to feel the positive and professional atmosphere. They were very welcoming and pleasant. The vet took the time to answer all of my questions. Everyone that we were in contact with were happy to stop and say hi to my pup. He was not in the least bit scared. I made 2 more appointments immediately. It was 100% a positive experience.
posted: 07/10/2023
Great to have a way to neuter, but some things to consider: Costs to neuter anywhere have gone up 200%-300% since before the pandemic, the scheduled wait was 3 months, and low cost for low income alternatives in Cowlitz have not started operating again yet and when they do, I imagine long waits. The initial quote was for over $400, but they didn't mention that there is an optional service tacked on at the time, so after going in the total was actually more like $300. The service was good and they had the better costs from me calling around, even though the costs are still high everywhere in my opinion. High enough that much more careful consideration will be placed into when and how many pets we will have going forward.
posted: 08/16/2023
Our Boxer, Hubert, is our baby and we don’t trust him to just anyone. Animal Health Services is excellent, I love the staff here. The vets are kind and caring. Well worth the wait to get in.
posted: 03/07/2023
You all did an amazing job with our cat Serene. When people in cowlitz county ask for a veterinarian recommendation, I'll definitely tell them about Animal Health Services
posted: 07/23/2023
I am so thankful for these guys! My dog needed a semi-urgent surgery, and they were able to get me in quickly. The recovery process was not exactly easy for my dog. We had to come in for multiple visits on very short notice over the course of her recovery. They answered every question I asked and took their time looking my dog over on each visit. I really want to emphasize that because they are BUSY. While I can tell all of the employees are running around to help everyone as quickly as possible, it doesn't feel that way when they are assisting you. Seriously great people there!
posted: 04/27/2023