Animal Vision Center

4.5 (54)
24255 Van Ry Blvd Suite B2, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 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 Animal Vision Center

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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Alex M

Amazing staff working here. My dog Kilo, a French bulldog got something stuck in his eye. They were able to get us in pretty quickly and flushed his eye out to get the particle out. Couldn’t be more thankful!!!

posted: 03/16/2023

Diane Zaida

My poor old girl developed an ulcer in her eye. The receptionist told me they were booked three months out but to send pictures and any info from her primary vet, so they could try and squeeze her in earlier if it was an emergency. Dr. Waler saw the info and said she would be willing to take a look and my dog between her surgeries scheduled for the following day if I could drop her off in the morning. After examining her, Dr. Waler called to explain the non-surgical procedure my girl needed and offered to do it that same day. All in all, it was less than 24 hrs from the initial call. Very glad my dog is no longer in pain.

posted: 08/17/2022

T. Ten Bruin

My cat Henna was referred to Animal Vision Center by our Vet to see an eye specialist. Henna had a tough start when she was a kitten and when I adopted her at 10 weeks old they told me she she had very limited vision. Well 8 years later that has never stopped her. And I want to give her the best care. Making the appointment was easy and the staff were very helpful and understanding. Dr Landry was wonderful and compassionate since the appointment was during Covid he went over the details standing outside and discussed everything with me explaining in detail. Obviously my cat had some things going on that he reassured me I was doing the best and giving her everything she needed. Henna has "multiple ocular malformations and has no pain, but reduced vision. and some patients will lose vision in the future". I highly recommend Dr Landry and his clinic.

posted: 07/20/2021

Chris Vidrine (Scooter)

Dr Landry and the staff at the Animal Vision Center are wonderful. They are patient and kind with shy dogs, knowledgeable, and one of the best vet offices I have been to. Thanks for all you do for our pups!

posted: 06/28/2023

Lisa Luna

Daisy was referred to Dr. Landry at AVC for what appeared to be an eye infection. He examined her and discovered she had Zero tear production in her left eye, she also has 2 Ulcers at 50% that were infected. She had no sinus drainage and her left nostril was constantly plugged and almost looked like it was trying to close. Daisy was given antibiotics and tear stimulation drops (miracle medicine!!) along with some lubricant as she has no tear production, her treatment went on for quite sometime. and I never missed a dose of anything! Sorry for the long review, but I am still in total awe!!! Six weeks ago she had a follow up, good news and bad news, Good news, tear production was back, infection was healed and ulcers had gotten smaller, Bad news was her eye was still VERY fragile and could rupture as the ulcers had damage the inner eye. He continued with a strong medication 2 times daily, nothing else and over the last 6 weeks, and last Friday she was GIVEN the Best news, tear production is 100% no vision loss from the event, and the remaining ulcer is till healing and has about 10% to go, eye is no longer fragile and no surgery or eye removal. Praise God for this doctor, Daisy is my whole heart and he literally saved her beautiful eye!!!! I can't thank you enough. This was all at a cost, I spent over $ 1,000 but understand specialized care is not the same at a vet check. Before and After pics :-)

posted: 04/27/2021