College Way Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at College Way Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about College Way Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
171 reviews
Each member of the staff at College Way is caring, professional, and goes the extra mile for our dog Lola. They respond promptly whether I call with an urgent issue or just to schedule a nail trim, and all of them are wonderful with her anxiety issues. The vets patiently listen and thoroughly explore every symptom and possible treatment, and remain accessible for follow-up questions. When she needed emergency surgery, Dr. Pecaro was so reassuring that I didn't worry as much as I have in the past while waiting for answers. Her recovery went very smoothly. It's such a gift to find a clinic with providers we trust.
Sep 8, 2023
I love the staff and the care they take with both pets and owners. They are friendly, very easy to deal with and they take excellent care of my kitty. They not only take care of your pet but explain and answer question so as the pet owner I feel taken care of and confident that my pet is well cared for. Thanks College Way Animal Hospital
Sep 15, 2023
I am grateful to College Way Animal Hospital for their caring services and friendly environment. During my visits, Dr. Pecaro, as was Dr. Campbell before her, has been very thorough and understanding towards my pet issues and always provided me with the most comforting and highest recommendations to assure my pet got the best care possible. I recommend this clinic to everyone. Thank You.
Aug 9, 2023
Dr. Temple is an amazing vet. The vet techs and front office ladies are amazing and have been there for years. Only vet for my fur babies!
Jul 28, 2023
Bait and switch. More interested in taking your money than actually taking care of your pet. Prescribe a medication without telling you there would be a required $200 blood work every six months to continue the medication. (He hasn't even been on it for 6 months.) Mind you, there was no blood test done before prescribing said medication to use as a comparison to see if there were adverse effects. They simply looked at what was happening, no skin swabs or anything like that before putting him on the medication. It doesn't cost humans $200 for blood work! Not to mention, they take your dog "into the back" to do it. How do you even know the blood work is actually being done? And by the vet - not a tech (no disrespect to the techs - I also know they don't set the prices) I had a feeling right from the jump that money was their focus - most expensive neutering around - unfortunately, the only place we could get into. They're holding my dog's medication hostage (won't refill it) without the $200 blood work - again, that they never discussed BEFORE putting him on the medication. Be warned if you're considering this place. **UPDATE in response to their response - nice try btw. I guess I wasn't clear in my phone conversation with them - and by the way, any "options" they would have come up with were just another way to charge even more money - I would never consider using this vet again. To be completely clear -- I would drive to SEATTLE before ever taking another one of my pets here. And your "respectful comment" I'm assuming is because I hung up on you after not wanting to hear your placating tone anymore. You were talking in circles and being passive aggressive -- wasn't interested in listening to that anymore. Have a nice day!
Aug 8, 2023
Veterinarians in Mount Vernon, Washington
Animal Care Center
1005 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 848-0180
Cedardale Veterinary Clinic
1105 Dale Ln, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, USA(360) 424-5676
College Way Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
3801 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 848-1189
Good Neighbor Vet
2601 E Division St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(888) 234-1350
Mountain View Veterinary Clinic
120 N 17th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 424-4455
Northwest Veterinary Clinic Mount Vernon
14110 Bradshaw Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 424-4054
Parker Way Veterinary Clinic
1310 N Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 424-7387
Pet Emergency Center - Skagit Valley
14434 Avon Allen Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA(360) 848-5911