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Fountain Valley Animal Hospital

4.6
311 Main St, Colorado Springs, CO 80911, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Colorado Springs, Colorado 2024

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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Fountain Valley 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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Brenda Anderson

Have had my cat in FVAH twice this year and both times he has made it through pancreatitis and a dent extraction without any issues. Thank goodness these vets and staff are the best. RECOMMENDED for sure.

Kevin Mayer

After several years at FVAH, I’ve moved care of my three senior dogs elsewhere. While trying to treat one of my dogs for pain, a FVAH vet prescribed a new liquid med for him. Mercedez, one of the receptionists, told me she would call me when it was ready to pick up. Four days later, having heard nothing, I called and was told the med was ready. When I went to pick it up, I discovered that it had been sitting on the shelf at FVAH for all of those four days. When I asked the receptionist, Alex, why I hadn’t been notified it was ready, she replied, “I didn’t work on it.” No apology, no expression of any concern whatsoever. I was given no information on the new med (side effects, etc.), so I did some homework when I got home. The dose ordered seemed very small for my dog’s size, so I called the clinic to get clarification (this was a Friday evening about 4:30.) I explained my concern to Alex, who refused to ask a vet to call me. She stated, “Just try it over the weekend, and if there’s no improvement, we can clarify it Monday.” (Seemed strange to me that a receptionist would take it upon herself to speak for a vet, but maybe that’s how FVAH now responds to client inquiries.) In any case, there was no improvement in my dog’s symptoms over the weekend, so I called Monday morning. When I explained to Alex that there’d been no improvement, so I was calling for clarification (as she and I had agreed Friday evening that I would) she rudely replied, “If you don’t trust the vets here, you should take your dogs to another clinic.” Again, no expression of any concern for my dog’s condition, nor acknowledgement that I was simply doing what she and I had agreed Friday evening that I would do. I, of course, immediately followed Alex’s advice and changed clinics. TWO EXPERIENCED VETS FAMILIAR WITH MY DOG HAVE SINCE CONFIRMED THAT THE DOSE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THREE TO FIVE TIMES MORE THAN FVAH PRESCRIBED. Finally, I registered a complaint with FVAH’s corporate owner, VetCor, via their website nearly two weeks ago. To date I have received no response whatsoever from them.

Virginie Destanque

It took me a couple of years to get in. Totally worth it. It is a hospital with top vets and staff. I am so happy for my Lizzie.

J

Been taking my dog here for about 7 years now. Staff is absolutely amazing and very friendly. Prices are very affordable as well. Definitely recommend

Sam Tirado

I was hesitant to continue to bring my pets here after Dr. Rachel and her husband left. But I cannot give Dr. Gohier enough praise for her work!! I brought my skiddish cat in for her vaccinations. She won't even let me pet her. When I called the team, Alex at the Front Desk was super nice and accommodating and told me that Dr. Gohier said I could bring her in, without an appointment, as soon as I was able to catch her. Dr. Gohier was so kind and took her time with my Ruby, answered all of my questions, offered practical solutions, and prescribed her anxiety medication. Maggie, the Vet Tech, who helped administer her vaccinations was equally kind and knowledgeable. Prices are very affordable too! I cannot speak more highly of this practice. I will bring my babies here for as long as I have them! Thank you, Dr Gohier and your amazing team!

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