Northwest Veterinary Surgical Services
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Northwest Veterinary Surgical Services
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 Northwest Veterinary Surgical Services? 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
27 reviews
Update June 2023: We took our dog to Dr. Belknap for her second TPLO surgery this year and she recovered even faster than her first surgery. Once again, incredible level of care and service provided by Dr. Belknap and the team at Willapa Vet! Thanks again for helping our pup keep running! Dr. Belknap and his team could not have been more amazing at helping us through our dogs TPLO surgery. They were incredibly communicative throughout the whole process via email, phone and in person. Dr. Belknap was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experienced in the procedure. He was also kind enough to stay in personal contact with me for questions and regular check-ins. It was really convenient for me since I lived an hour from the vet clinic that he would do virtual checkups via pictures and videos I sent him of our dog. Overall, I’m extremely happy I decided to go through his clinic for our dogs surgery. His clinic was much more reasonably priced and 2 weeks faster at booking our dog for her initial appointment. My only regret is that I don’t live closer to make them my regular vet!
Jun 15, 2023
I’m late to the opening but I can speak about Dr. Belknap’s surgical abilities. He has performed 2 surgeries on my Sheltland Sheepdog named Max, Pan Carpal Arthrodiese and removal of a philbella behind the knee. In both cases Dr. Belknap was professional, kind, caring and attentive to all of Max’s needs and mine too. I can’t express enough my gratitude for his ability to perform such intricate delicate surgery. I would highly recommend him if your pet needs a surgery that involves a stead hand, caring heart and excellent skills with communication. Thank you Dr. Belknap you gave Max more time to enjoy his life in comfort. Best Regards, Joanie
Jul 15, 2023
Our entire family is indebted to Dr. Belknap and his staff for the amazing care our dog, Zoey, received before, during, and after her TPLO surgery. Zoey is our daughter’s dog and she wanted to be responsible for the cost of her care. When we researched local vets, we were shocked at the cost, and turned off by the vagueness in the estimates. Somehow I stumbled on Willapa Veterinary Clinic. Boy am I glad I I did. I was pleased to see that Dr. Belknap was Board Certified and seemed highly experienced. I was pleasantly surprised by the estimate which was very detailed and emailed to us in advance, and I was completely blown away when the doctor himself reached out by text to discuss Zoey’s x-rays and recommendations. We ended up having a 30 min conversation with Dr. Belknap while he was walking his dogs on the beach after hours. We knew we’d found the right vet to place our trust in. We drove two hour for the surgery. While Zoey was in surgery, we visited local shops, and when we’d tell folks why we were there, we’d hear stories about how fabulous Dr. Belknap was. The glowing praise reinforced that we’d made the right choice. In post-op, Dr. Belknap texted us with an update and pictures of the X-rays. We stopped by before they closed for the night, and Dr. Belknap came out after a long day and visited with us like we were old friends for over 30 minutes. Who does that anymore?? I was really nervous about post-op care, but it’s been going very well and Dr. Belknap has kept true to his promise that we’d be supported all the way by continuing to reach out with texts and calls. Anyone who is facing TPLO surgery for their fuzzy friend should definitely check out Dr. Belknap. The surgery costs can’t be beat, the surgical talent and experience is awesome and your pet will be in the very best of hands with Dr. Belknap and his team.
Jun 7, 2023
Dr. Belknap performed a TPLO surgery on my dog a couple of months ago. He was extremely communicative the day of the surgery as well as the following several weeks of recovery. My dog had his final follow-up yesterday and is super happy to be completely off any meds and restrictions. 😀
Aug 3, 2023
Jasmine is our almost 19 year old year old Australian Cattle Dog. She was experiencing significant ongoing weight loss due to a mammary gland tumor that was continually leaking serum and blood. After review with Dr. Belknap we decided to go ahead and have him remove the mammary gland tumor. It turned out to be a complicated mammary tumor and a challenging case for such a geriatric dog. The veterinary team providing the anesthesia kept our elderly dog safe during the surgery. The results are wonderful. A week after the surgery she often acts like a puppy and has a renewed interest in her toys which she carries around the house. She has a spring in her step and joy for her role as a family companion. It is always hard to see an elderly dog in discomfort and losing weight despite adequate food. It is with joy that I report Jasmine is enjoying life again as an older dog and looks like she has had a tummy tuck. Thank you Dr. Belknap and Willapa Veterinary staff!
Jun 5, 2023