Pet Medical Center of Pasco

4.4 (338)
8823 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Pet Medical Center of Pasco

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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Anything Grows

For the first time we were truly heard by Dr Chuck. We didn’t even have to try and explain ourselves. If you have a chronically sick or injured pet this is the place to be. I regret not coming sooner. We desperately need more holistic pet care in our world. I truly adore all the vets who have seen us but there’s a time to think outside the box. Over the last 2 years I’ve change to raw. I’ve studied non stop on chronic pain , ear stuff, allergies knowing there was more out there. And as a previous massage therapist I knew my dog was in pain when I touched him. I left for the first time from the vet in 5 years near tears of relief. It’s ok to seek other opinions .

posted: 06/30/2023

Gary Marshall

Thank you so much for helping me with my puppy. I'm sorry about complaining about waiting. I did not take the medication because I can't seem to put anything down my dog's throat as you can attest to being a professional you had a hard time of opening his mouth to show me his bad tooth. But we're guys and sometimes we can tough it out. Thank you for your empathy. A very rare quality this day and age. Thank you Dr Kristin

posted: 06/16/2023

Sabrina Polat

I bring my pup Lucy here for all her medical care, to have her nails trimmed at the groomer, and we purchase her food and treats here. Very friendly staff. She even boards here when we travel and they take great care of her.

posted: 05/31/2023

Jaime R

What a kind and compassionate vet and tech. Thank you for treating my boy with such good care.. from accupuncture, supplement recommendations to kind words they were amazing for this dog mom in tears.. 5 star care..

posted: 08/08/2023

Breena Zane

Dr. Vong is wonderful. I would recommend her. She really cares about the animals. Most of the other vets I've seen at this office I liked. However, the office manager Is somewhat unprofessional. They refused to talk to me when I had a problem and continued to make one of the secretaries act as a go between, I could tell that this made her very uncomfortable. I felt bad for her. Also, the office staff doesn't seem to be getting the appropriate training that they need because 3 different staff told me there was availability for something without communicating or making sure that that was the case with the surgeon team or technicians and then when it was time for the procedure they didn't have availability because it was never confirmed. I had blood work done at one of my visits and I never received a phone call to talk about those results. When I called about them two days later they said they didn't receive them but when they finally sent them to me a week later they had received them. The day before I called. I was never contacted by someone that can explain the blood work to me or talk to me about it. I only spoke with the I was told that the other vets didn't want to talk to me and I should wait to talk to Dr. Vong but she was not available until Thursdays. This is absolutely unacceptable. Also, if my cat was sick or I had an emergency come up they would tell me they didn't have availability to see her. In other words, they didn't have any emergency appointments available. Considering that we paid for a care plan, I find this disturbingly annoying and somewhat money grabbing because there should always be available appointments for emergencies for long time clients in this type of situation. They should be able to get you in within 48 hours, especially when they're open on Saturday. However, twice in the last 5 years they've referred me to the emergency office that they are unaffiliated with across the street... This is absolutely unacceptable. I hope that whoever reads my review thinks about ways to improve the above problems.

posted: 07/07/2023