Eye Care for Animals - North Scottsdale
4.8 (171) 22595 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Eye Care for Animals - North Scottsdale
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 | 891 |
4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
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
I was traveling out of state with my dog when he began to have eye swelling/bulging. Upon calling, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, getting us in for an appointment quickly. Dr. Urbanz and her team completed a detailed history and medical review and found the diagnosis right away. We created a plan of action that took my traveling needs into account but also provided the best care for my dog. He was so well taken care of and I would recommend them to anyone!
posted: 12/09/2024
Everyone at Eye Care is always so professional & they take time with my dog. You can tell they truly do care about your fur babies. Cats and dogs. I totally trust them.
posted: 11/15/2024
Dr Urban was fantastic as was the entire staff. Our precious Bubbles was well cared for. Dr Urban took the time and answered all our questions in reassurance. Would highly recommend Dr Urban for your pets eye care.
posted: 08/17/2024
Dr. Urbanz is fantastic. I am so thankful I found her. I was concerned my little Biewer Terrier would lose his eye. He couldn't even open it, but she knew exactly what to do and saved it. I highly recommend her. Her staff is awesome too!!
posted: 09/28/2024
Response to owner, 11/19/2024: Your canned corporate response blaming the customer for your inadequacies speaks volumes. I'm certain you could've fit Bodhi in for 5 minutes to get him the meds he needed in a timely manner, not days later. Clearly you are only in it for profit, just like every other large corporation, Thrive Pet Healthcare, owned by private equity, TSG Consumer. These people are parasites. Go elsewhere. I want to share my recent experience with Eye Care for Animals in Scottsdale. My dog (14.5 yr old Tibetan Terrier) has had intermittent bouts of severe dry eye for 3 years, around every 6 months or so. He has always been treated at this vet and prior care has been great. Oct 25th, he had another flare up while I was traveling and we were out of meds. I immediately called and was told they could not prescribe meds due to the “law” and could not see him until 11/5. Then they called back and could fit him in on 10/29. Still, the dog has been suffering for 4 days at this point. Although this was the same recurring issue they’ve treated him for several times, they had to do another full exam for ~$200, which was no problem as long as he got the meds. Then I get a call from Chewy and my father in Florida because they called the meds into Chewy.com and they assigned it to my dad because I have never had an account there. They also prescribed Neo/poly/dex ointment even though he has always gotten drops because ointment is very hard to administer, but he does not mind the drops. Finally, 5 days later, my dog got his meds and is thankfully on the mend. Their response to my complaint only addressed their opinion that the ointment was better. Certainly, having no meds for 5 days was worse. They have not acknowledged the other concerns or that they could have done better in getting him the care he needed in a timely manner. Many other vets have renewed previously prescribed meds for issues they’ve treated before, without an appointment. If any attorneys read this, please clarify the law. TLDR; Eye Care for Animals let my dog suffer for 5 days, made numerous mistakes, then only argued that the form of one med was the correct one instead of taking any accountability. Very disappointing.
posted: 11/19/2024
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