Dermatology Clinic for Animals of Tacoma
3.8 (22) 4117 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Dermatology Clinic for Animals of Tacoma
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,409 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,230 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,045 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,578 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,392 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,259 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,296 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
4 years of different vets, and finally we get some answers!! My pup is comfortable for the first time in over half his life!! So knowledgable, compassionate, great with my dogs behavior issues. I drive all the way to Lacey for his appointments, and I dont begrudge it because it's been so so so helpful!
posted: 10/24/2019
Dr. Coyner is very rude and disrespectful and cuts you off and does not allow you to speak. Receptionist Vicki said "do you just not want us to care," when I said I could not make an appointment right away. They have zero people skills and only care about their money. Side not: Dr. Gould is amazing and if those 2 would stop denying me the right to talk to her I would consider bringing my cat again!
posted: 07/24/2017
Not happy at all. $1700 in tests, over $500 in medicines. My poor dog is miserable, hair falling out. Tried to get in today to see them (spend more) and they said mid December. My dog is suffering and miserable. These people are not very nice, in my opinion. My dog is like my child and they treat her like a bothersome number. They say she has allergies but can't be specific. Tossing darts at at possible cure, costing me thousands with no relief. I recommend trying another vet. I DO NOT recommend this one!
posted: 11/17/2016
We had gone to 5 different vets and spent in the neighborhood of $8-10k over the course of almost 10 years trying to figure out our dogs skin condition. 1 visit and $300 later he was properly diagnosed and on his way to recovery. He is now at 100% and its like having a puppy again. So nice to see him healthy. He had gotten so bad we were running out of options before considering putting him down. We cannot thank you enough.
posted: 11/14/2015
I wouldn't even give one star. Just had a appt with my bloodhound for his chronic eat infections, we saw Dr. Coyner in dec of last year for skin issues that cleared up so we followed up with our regular dvm for care and not doctor coyner. Today we went in for his ears, Dr. Coyner walked in and immediately was red faced, shaking and obviously pissed off for lack of better words! She was yelling at us for not coming back for a recheck almost a year ago! She told us we had let our bloodhound suffer (which I absolutely not true) and she drilled me on everything we had done for him since then even though I had the records in my hand trying to hand them to her. I told her we had X-ray's done and my normal vet and a dental cleaning/ear flush and that I had the records here. Before I could even finish what I was saying she cut me off and walked out to call my vet. I could hear her in the treatment room talking crap about us! She told her vet tech we didn't understand the importance of allergy testing and recheck with only her. She be mouth our normal vets! I will never ever ever be returning! She made my completely relaxed bloodhound shake and nervous by how she was yelling at us. I will be driving to Seattle now to see a dermatologist from here on out! Dr. Coyner and her completely unprofessional vet assistant are money thirsty and absolutely rude!
posted: 10/04/2016
Veterinarians in University Place, Washington
Animal Care Clinic
4117 Bridgeport Way W # A, University Place, WA 98466, USA(253) 564-0900
Dermatology Clinic for Animals of Tacoma
4117 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466, USA(253) 596-5093
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Fircrest Veterinary Hospital
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Larson Kathleen DVM
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Lazy K9 Veterinary Services LLC
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University Place Veterinary Hospital
6715 Regents Blvd, University Place, WA 98466, USA(253) 565-4040