Mountainside Animal Hospital

4.9 (87)
22035 SE Wax Rd #3, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Mountainside 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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Erica Dunham

Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about Mountainside. I first found them when I had an emergency with a cat I'd found in a forest (that's a story for another day), who managed to get her head stuck between chair back slats and fall onto her face... I had been seeing another vet in Kent that just totally shrugged me off. Mountainside got us in right away and I was so impressed with the doctors and staff that I decided this was my babies go-to. They have awesome, convenient on-line scheduling and text-messaging, their front-facing (? I'm in the restaurant industry so not front of house but you know what I mean!) staff is genuine and super sweet, and the veterinarians / nurses are just the absolute best. I have recommended Mountainside to everyone that I can. Ms. Molly as you see here, got a deep dental cleaning and her breath is now not like bad peanut butter. They did such a great job on the cleaning as well as updating this worried puppy mama about sedation. Picture of my sweet lady Molly. Adopted in 2020 and has had the best care from Mountainside since.

posted: 05/17/2023

Aditi Naik

Had to visit Mountainside Animal Hospital due to urgent needs of my puppy. Dr. Clark was amazing! Her and her tech were so gentle with my fur baby. She did a through evaluation of her leg and muscles. She gave me her professional opinion on what she believes is going on and she was right. As she explained, the injury looked like the one my puppy would get better in a few days and she did. If it didn’t get better in a few days, I would have gone in for x-rays. Thank you for seeing us right away. I’ll definitely go to them first before trying other Vets in the area.

posted: 07/07/2023

David White

We have been using Mountainside for a couple of years. 3 cats, 3 Golden Retrievers.2 of the goldens were senior. Our current one turned 1 last week. We got the 1 year old when he turned 7 months, took him for a wellness check and discussed neutering. The current mind set is to leave them intact until at least one year of age. We decided to wait, following their recommendation, until 1 year. What we weren't told was that if you wait 1 year there will be blood work required costing an extra $130. Had I known that from the start I would have had the procedure done a week ago. Not happy. We will be switching to another Vet.

posted: 08/07/2023

Bryce M

Switched to Mountainside over a year ago and couldn't be happier. Super clean and modern building, front desk is very kind, techs are professional and fun, doctors are knowledgeable and professional. They found a mass on my dog that was removed same day and were extremely transparent throughout the entire process. That's all you can ask for in a scary and uncertain time as a pet owner. Going to the vet is something you don't often look forward to, but I wouldn't go want to go anywhere else.

posted: 05/24/2023

Nata Natalichka

Staff is incredibly nice and very knowledgeable. I’ve been taking my dogs here for 2 years and I’ll continue to come. Great service, wonderful people.

posted: 07/07/2023