Ahtanum Veterinary Clinic

2.6 (5)

1008 W Ahtanum Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903, USA

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How to Save Money at Ahtanum Veterinary 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:

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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

Alysha Wilson

Do not take your pet here if it is an emergency. Went in today around 4pm for our 9 week old puppy who was having what I thought was constipation issues. And the receptionist wouldn't even let my puppy be seen. Online it showed an open slot at 4:30 and 4:45. But according to the worker they didnt have time. It was not busy at all and BOTH employees were on their phones when I walked in. Asked if they knew another place to take our puppy for help and they were clueless. Ended up going to the Pet Emergency off 5th Ave and Walnut and found out our pup swallowed a fish hook and her rectum was prolapsing. Thank god Dr. O' Maley was able to help us right away!! Glad the Pet Emergency helped us and I will continue my business with them instead!

posted: 03/28/2016

amanda Thomas

👎👎👎If i could give this place zero stars I would ... The receptionist was very rude grabbed my dog aggressively outta my sons hands to take her to the back before i could ask any questions about the spaying process ... so i said wait let me hold her for a min so i can ask some questons first...at this point i was ready to just leave ....as i was asking her to explain more to me the veterinarian came out and said we dont have time to spay your dog today ...What?? as i had an appt .?!?... he then told me to leave and said i was rude and All i wanted was to know the whole prosses and cost b4 they took her back..👎.... he was very rude and disrespectful...my son was crying when we left!!!! All i can say is god works in mysterious ways because the way these ppl are i can only amagain the way they really treat animals!! So glad god was protecting me from my dog havin surgery by them ... and now it makes sence why the clinc closed in yakima!!!

posted: 02/28/2017