Central Valley Animal Hospital
3.9 (39) 10310 Central Valley Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Central Valley 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:
Rating | Provider | Total Review |
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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
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Welp a week after being diagnosed here with a “sprained wrist” I visited the office again to ask about my dogs nail that had completely fallen off. I was asked to leave.(didn’t think I was being irate) Here we are 2 weeks later and have learned after visiting a different vet that my dog now has an infection in his paw (not the one they said was sprained.) note this vet was half the cost. My dog jumped out of a window and went in limping, if all they did was X-ray his paws I sure wish they would’ve done a more in depth exam for the money I paid. From the minute I walked in here I felt like no body cared. If this infection doesn’t heal from anti biotics the better vet is suggesting amputation. Thanks Dr Waters! Note: I have heard amazing things about Dr Lock, just wish I had a better experience
posted: 09/12/2023
Ovarian segments Never heard of this? Neither had I until I had to take my dog to another vet and pay big bucks to get the rotting chunks removed that these rookies missed. I told this place that my dog was leaking. I sent pics. I asked for help. They didn't care at all and took no action to discover the problem, let alone provide a solution. Their only good Doctor moved away and are now left with a woefully green newbie and a vet owner who is just awful to deal with. This place used to be more affordable than others in the area, newsflash, they aren't anymore. So do yourself a favor and stay away from this place!
posted: 08/18/2023
2023 update: the prices quite literally quadrupled from 6 months ago without notice, I really wish this would have been brought to my attention before my appointment. I feel like throwing up I was not expecting that. Still 5 stars for dr b and staff 2021: I had a hard time finding an exotic vet in the area but was recommended to Dr. Balderrama by a friend. I live in Port Townsend but it was well worth the drive and I’m now considering transferring my dogs to this clinic as well! My beardies first vet visit went really well and cost less than I expected, I felt like they were very thorough and Dr. Balderrama came out and spoke to me for quite a while (I’m sure his time ilimited so I was very grateful for this!) he genuinely seems to care about the health of pets as well as continuing his own education to stay up to date with current recommendations, again a wonderful sign. All in all I’m so happy to have found this clinic and excited to have them on my baby’s team :) Thanks again CVAH!
posted: 04/13/2023
My sweet fur babies and I just moved from Texas and was seen due to my sweet Dog, Chuy, hurting his knee. Dr. Waters and staff where very kind and professional. HIGHLY recommend! My furbabies and I feel very welcomed!
posted: 07/06/2020
We are a military family preparing for a move to Hawaii, which entails a very strict timeline of specific tests/forms be completed in order to avoid exorbitant costs and a quarantine period of 120 days upon arrival for our dog. The biggest step is a $500 Rabies antibody test that requires the result level to be above a certain number; I had asked the vet if there was even a small chance that the result would come back too low and he'd need to have his booster early (not due for 1.5yrs), and she assured me that was not a possibility, So I mistakenly took her professional advice. The result came back too low, so now our dog has to get a booster and wait two weeks to retest- of which we are being charged the full cost of the test. From the beginning of the process I communicated with the vet about this, and told her that with every step, if there was a question about meeting the timeline I'd rather air on the side of caution and complete that requirement earlier than needed. I understand the vet's don't control the outcome; but now, due to the vet assuring/guaranteeing me of something she had no business assuring me- I'm out the $500 cost of the 2nd test, have to drastically adjust all of our confirmed travel plans (car shipment dates, housing, flights, household goods shipment) or pay to quarantine my dog for 4 months. This is unacceptable, and could have been avoided.
posted: 01/16/2023
Veterinarians in Poulsbo, Washington
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
980 NW Reliance St, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 697-7771
Big Valley Veterinary Services
25297 Big Valley Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 697-1650
Central Valley Animal Hospital
10310 Central Valley Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 930-5142
Clifton Hollow Animal Hospital
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Companion Animal Wellness Center
16404 Lemolo Shore Dr NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 779-6534
Larson Bill DVM
19689 7th Ave NE #327, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 598-3900
North Kitsap Veterinary Clinic
18981 WA-305, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 779-3414
Poulsbo Animal Clinic
19494 7th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370, USA(360) 779-4640