Pilchuck Vet Urgent Care Center

3.4 (20)
11308 92nd St SE, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at Pilchuck Vet Urgent Care Center

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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Patrick Lynch

Spoke with man at 1016 pm on 8/27/23 about my sick dog. He listened and gave me advice about the situation and was professional and kind. Give that guy a raise.

posted: 08/27/2023

Christy Smead

Took my cat in there. They had him for 3 days at a cost of $6,000.00 and then claimed they could not help him. Brought him home and my horse vet came and sent him to the rainbow bridge for me.

posted: 08/14/2023

RL SC (Rachael Cartwright)

Pilchuck Veterinary is a wonderful clinic with great staff, and caring veterinarians. The pricing, even in an emergency situation are very fair. I have NEVER been disappointed with the care received at Pilchuck. Very much recommended.

posted: 05/10/2018

Carlene Prins

I had a terrible experience here a number of years ago when I brought in my dying cat in respiratory distress. I was told I waited too long to euthanize and caused him great suffering even though I brought him in as soon as the respiratory distress began. What a thing to tell someone losing their beloved pet. My husband just called all these years later to inquire about bringing in my cat who is currently passing away from cancer. I certainly do not want to wait too long and I asked my husband to call immediately out of sheer desperation because it is a Saturday night, every other place is closed, and I suddenly noticed a change in my cat. This hospital is supposed to be a 24 hour emergency clinic yet we were told due to being short staffed they don’t have an extra vet coming in until 7:00 and most likely no additional patients would be allowed in for the rest of the night…I cannot even believe a place would deny a dying animal a humane ending due to being short staffed. No recommendations if where to go were even offered. Unbelievable.

posted: 01/08/2022

Chantelle Westover

We had to rush our sweet 15 year old man to the ER last night and the staff were so quick to respond and grab our sweet boy from us. They always called and communicated to keep us updated from our car. ( Covid procedure) we were there all night into the morning until he was discharged only to find that when he got home he just didn’t want to walk, eat, or take medicine and his health started to decline quick. We quickly called Pilchuck back and asked to return...we knew we had a hard decision to make and they were so kind and patient with us. Our sweet boy crossed the rainbow bridge at Pilchuck and he was calm and comfortable and at peace. And that’s all we could ever ask for as pet owners. The staff at Pilchuck were amazing, especially since this was a first for us. And huge shout out to their staff member for Brittany for being so sweet, patient and so informative with us and for always keeping us updated while you guys had our boy. If or when we get another pet, Pilchuck will always be the first stop for emergency vet. Thank you!

posted: 01/22/2021