North County Animal Hospital

4.3 (209)
109 S 65th Ave #106, Ridgefield, WA 98642, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at North County 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
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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Laisha Garcia

We took our puppy for her first vet visit and worked with Dr. Maxey. She was amazing!! Took the time to explain all the different vaccines that our pup would need and why. Made sure all our questions were answered before we left. Would definitely recommend!

posted: 04/07/2023

Michaele

Dr Maxey see's all of our animals and is amazing. So are the rest of the staff. I won't trust my animals to anyone else.

posted: 04/27/2023

Sheri Carney

I’m not sure who can afford the treatment plans this clinic proposes for their clients. I had an 11 year old beagle they tried to tell me needed a dental cleaning for $1,100 under anesthesia. This dog also had a severe itching problem, Apoquel was the only thing that kept her comfortable. North County charged almost $200 per month for this prescription. I ended up driving 3 hours away to my moms house in Yakima to a vet who prescribed it for $50 and refilled it for her for years without needing to be seen. Without this my dog would have spent her last few years alive miserable. I have a kitten who ended up with a false positive feline immunodeficiency test from North County requiring expensive additional testing that ended up not being necessary. This same cat (who ended up being very healthy) recently had an abscess and the proposed treatment including updating her vaccines was $1,200. I have a very healthy 3 year old lab who they will not prescribe flea medication or give any vaccinations unless they have an updated physical every year (my own children can get vaccinated without such stringent requirements). I now just take her to the mobile vet clinic for a fraction of the price. Their practice is so exorbitantly expensive that my pets actually get less care because I’m more likely to treat at home or just go without.

posted: 03/25/2023

Ethereal Aesthetics

I love our boys' Veterinary Hospital - I know that my little fur babies are getting exceptional care and personalized wellness here. I trust these doctors with their care and highly recommend them for your pets healthcare. We are very thankful for such dedicated physicians.

posted: 04/06/2023

CerealEater123

Changing my review to a 1 star. Was told miss information and was given an attitude over the phone. Be aware, I tried to schedule a booster shot but at the time I was told to call 4 weeks later to get in and denied my request to have this scheduled, today is 4 weeks later so when I called to get her in I was met with an attitude that “ that didn’t happen, we don’t do that”. Staff needs better training and needs to all have the same rules. Very misleading.

posted: 05/17/2023