Alta Animal Hospital
3.9 (168) 585 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Alta 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:
| 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
Do NOT bring your bunny/rabbit here. I needed an emergency vet, and unfortunately, the vet hospital I normally take my bunny to was closed, so I had no choice but to bring him here. Everything seemed fine until he was called in. At my usual vet hospital, I am always asked to take my bunny out of his carrier. At this place, the vet tech decided to take him out, but instead of picking him up correctly (one hand under the chest and the other hand under the bottom), the vet tech picked my baby up BY THE SKIN OF HIS NECK. This is EXTREMELY dangerous for bunnies/rabbits, and it can cause permanent damage. I freaked out and told the vet tech to be careful. For the rest of the appointment, the vet tech held onto my bunny, but he was not gentle at all. Thankfully, my bunny was not injured by this careless, incompetent vet tech, but ever since then, I have regretted taking him here and not taking serious action against that vet tech. I wish I knew his name (vet tech was a young male), but please, for your bunny's sake, do not take the risk of coming here. My heart hurts every time I think about what happened. If I could, I would give this place negative stars.
posted: 06/12/2023
Great experience. Not a long wait with a scheduled appointment vet was fast and precise. Helped me with my elderly cat.
posted: 05/24/2023
If I could give less stars I would. Took my dog in to get Spayed and they then giving the option for anesthesia ( there is a fee for it) and charge extra for pain medication, even after the spay by its self is already 400. Next when I picked up my dog, they sent me home with out a cone or even offered one to me, so on the drive home, my dog is licking her wound and I noticed how poorly the stitches were( too far apart ). so because they didn't provide a cone after spending over 500 dollars, I have to buy one, i went to petco and they don't have one that is the correct size. Now because of their lack of care and awareness, my dog has an infection on the incision. In conclusion, I will not be taking another animal to this vet. In fact I recommend to anyone, if you love your pet don't take them here.
posted: 04/11/2023
This is my go to vet for all my pets. Doctor is very caring and great communication. He really loves animals and it shows. His staff is always friendly and helpful. His prices are fair. I love that they have weekend and evening appointments available. Has made it much more convenient for appointments without me missing work. I dropped Abby due to extreme price hike and have now been with Alta 2 years. Very pleased with service.
posted: 07/31/2022
The Dr. And his staff are amazing, I just went there for my first time this last week so glad I changed Vet's. Very pleased was going to Abbys they are way out of control with there prices And they keep raising them.
posted: 03/12/2023
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585 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612, USA(559) 298-6509
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