Garland Animal Clinic

4.5 (766)
1022 W Garland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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 Garland Animal Clinic

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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
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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Sheri McEachran

The staff at Garland is dedicated to caring for your family member/pet. Their patience and care when addressing concerns is exceptional. Also I honestly don’t know what we would do without our vet DrBoharski. His compassion, competence and sense of humor has made a big difference in quality of care for our dogs. We are so grateful.

posted: 07/14/2023

Laina Mae

I’ve loved them for years, after having to vet-hop with many moves and some unsavory experiences. Best vet I’ve had in a city, as small town vets are not fair to compare to, in my experience. I hated to do it but my car got two flats a few hours before a double appointment and they let me cancel without a charge seeing as it was an unexpected accident. They even trim my cats’ nails for free historically and one of my cats is so aggressive with me when I try, that anyone to take her on is brave, and they said she was fairly easy to work with. I truly couldn’t recommend a vet for your cats more than Garland Animal Clinic in Spokane. Even if your pets hate the drive from somewhere else in the county, it’s worth it for the care and attention they provide everyone. I’m sure they’re wonderful with dogs but can’t attest myself as I don’t have any. We’ll always be loyal to them when we live in Eastern WA. Thank you all for your care!

posted: 05/22/2023

Connie Couch (CC)

Words cannot convey our gratitude for their exemplary care and service. My daughters cat needed perineal urethrostomy surgery and Dr. Bo came in on his day off to perform this surgery for us. Throughout the process we had so many questions and concerns and they always were available to provide us reassurance, checks on his progress, and did everything they could to ease our anxiety and fears. I am so very grateful for their superior service. Thank you so much to the kind and caring staff. We appreciate you so much. Percy thanks you too! He says he doesn't want to come back soon however, no offense! Lol! He's very happy at home after his two week healing process and you have given him a new lease on life! Thank you!

posted: 07/14/2023

Deana Hunter

Called my Vet who I usually go to concerned about my dog . He was not eating, drinking and was very lethargic, this was the second day in a row. They could not get me in till the following day. (I knew he couldn’t wait that long). I called Garland Veterinary and they got me in with the hour, my dog a blockage and needed surgery right away. Surgery was completed and the blockage removed. Custom service was excellent and Dr. Cobb and her team took amazing care and my dog. I would highly recommend them. A+ all around! Thank you all so much , Deana (Harley’s Mummy).

posted: 05/27/2023

william sattelmeyer

I've had cat companions as I traveled the country from New York to California. No place has shown my cats the kindness and compassion that all of the staff at Garland Animal Clinic have. I trust them implicitly and the animals I've seen come through the clinic seem to trust the staff as well. I've only been in Spokane 4 years, but I am so happy I chose Garland Animal Clinic.

posted: 03/27/2023