Klahaya Animal Hospital

4.7 (147)
1822 Bickford Ave ste g & f, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Klahaya 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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Ann Deutscher

Dr Thorson is great with my dogs and really listens. He is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. So glad to have found him.

posted: 08/18/2023

Darth Duder

This veterinarian is not doodle friendly. No reproductive services are available for doodles here. Even if they have had all the testing done ahead of time. So if you have a doodle, I would not feel comfortable bringing your dog here. If could 0 stars I would.

posted: 06/22/2023

Leandra Little

Egregious add-on penalty fee of $36 for not having had my OFA forms completed at the time of the appointment for my dog Frisson’s hip X-rays. I was not informed that this was necessary when the appointment was made. Completely surprised by this outrageous fee. I was told that by not having the forms completed that I held up the X-ray process. I was at the clinic with a friend prior to her dog’s C-section. We were in the exam room at least an hour waiting for the second dog’s procedure. I completed the form and then it sat on the table. There was no hurry apparently. I was never told that such a fee would result if my forms were not ready when we checked in. When I protested to the veterinarian he backed up his staff insinuating that I was lying. I was told by Dr. Thoreson that if I didn’t like it I could look elsewhere for veterinary care. Outrageous.

posted: 07/20/2023

Angry Kiwi

Best. Vet. Ever. As an avid dog lover, Breeder and dog exhibitor, I couldn't recommend anyone else. The prices are great, service is awesome (they've accommodated my own hiccups many times. Silly me!). We send folks here from our grooming shop in Mukilteo. Thank you from Maiev, Lucas, Thanos and myself!

posted: 07/25/2022

Tessa Reese

I am a breeder and I love that they will see my litter for one fee. Very friendly staff. Very clean facility as well. I love coming here

posted: 04/05/2023