Willapa Veterinary Service

4.7 (189)
230 Ocean Ave, Raymond, WA 98577, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Willapa Veterinary Service

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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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megan b

Hands down, the best out there. Kathleen and Eric put their true heart and souls into their work. Their bedside manner is comforting, they give you all the options, talk you through, and are there for you on a personal level. I've had all my pets in here- A 1 eyed chihuahua who needed a dental and almost all her teeth removed, to a 14 year old shepherd with soft tissue sarcoma that they assisted me on hospice and wound care. Emergency visits for our hunting/working AKC labs (stabbed by an arrow, and another poisoning from wild mushrooms). The techs here are caring, and empathetic, with a wealth of knowledge from all sorts of backgrounds (4h, vet school, rescuing/fostering) and are eager to help. Front desk is so kind, the ladies always know what to say. They handle their positions with their head held high, dealing with tons of calls and customers. The team together creates an amazing environment, that every time I come in, I can guarantee I'm learning something new or at least having a laugh. Thank you Willapa Veterinary Service, Dr. Kathleen Sutton and Dr. Eric Sutton for always being there for us. -♡The Graddons

posted: 07/20/2023

Mary Masterson-Northover

Probably the best vet I've been too. I didn't have a carrier to bring my cat in but the staff was very nice about me bringing her in on my arms. Once they offered to let me wait in my car with her and they called me when they were ready to treat her. I got my cat spayed here and it was the first time is been given a cone after to keep her from licking her stitches. They took the time to go through all of the after care with me and even called the next day to check in on her. Also I've been able to get appointments 10x sooner than other vets I've been to. Highly recommend!

posted: 06/16/2023

Jesse Spears

I chose their team for our dog’s first TPLO surgery last year. I did a lot of research to find a good, experienced surgeon and so glad we found Willapa Vet! Even being an over an hour away in Olympia, it was a no brainer to drive out to Raymond again when she tore her other CCL this year. Dr. Belknap and his team are simply incredible to work with. Doc is super easy to talk to, explains details in clear, easy to understand terms, and his depth of veterinary knowledge is apparent immediately when consulting with him. Our dog’s second surgery and recovery seemed to go even smoother than the first! She was up and walking within the first few days and healed quickly with the great aftercare instructions and follow ups their team provided. Our local vet even noted how impressive the stitching job looked. I can’t express how much I appreciated Dr. Belknap’s attention to detail and personalized care he provided. He really got to know our dog well. He made himself available to questions and calls throughout the recovery process (even when he was out on vacation!) His team made working with them and updating them on Jojo’s healing progress super easy with us living an hour from the clinic. We were able to do video calls and virtual follow ups, even calling in a prescription refill to our local pharmacy for us. Just stellar customer care and veterinary work all around. Thanks again to Dr. Belknap and his team for helping Jojo get back to running and playing like her usual self!

posted: 05/26/2023

Rapid Recovery

Our pets have gone there many times. Always great care. Would give 6 stars****** if I could. Their manager is the best ever! They try so hard to get you in, even though they are very busy (which tells you a lot right there). They are able to get you in better than any other vet clinic around. High regards for this clinic!!!

posted: 07/27/2023

Michael Knotts

This lady that runs the phone at this veterinarian's office. Must have so much money. She must not care about any more money in her life, and she doesn't care if her business gets any more money. She'll tell you all the way she can't serve you. Or help, yeah, so getting to the service, which is good. They do the job that they're supposed to do.

posted: 07/21/2023