Armstrong Pet Hospital

4.5 (435)
1710 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93611, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Armstrong Pet 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 11,714
4.9 Embrace 16,675
4.9 Fetch 11,124
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,976
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,335
4.0 MetLife 626
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,058
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,848
4.9 Trupanion 67,964
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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Brent Westrick

Dogs are very helpful and staff is always nice. They take care of our fur babies when ever we have a problem or even a question.

posted: 06/14/2023

Lupe Perez

Our experience here was amazing. From the care to the price. Our Lily was loved here and they cared for her as much as we do. If you're looking for an amazing team to care for your babies come here as a first choice, you won't regret it.

posted: 08/15/2023

The OEP

Update 6/23/14: All veterinarian office are about making lots of money and that's just a fact of life these days. Taking that into consideration I found little difference in this vet vs another vet. This time I let them know up front I am on lunch from work and they were more mindful of my time. The veterinarian also provided me with a concrete strategy with how to treat the dog. The veterinarian was Dr. Gil and he is a master of his craft. I am changing my review to 5 stars based on my interaction with Dr. Gil and them being considerate of my time. Original: 1-Star I had an appointment, I show up 15 minutes early. I was put in a room to see the Veterinarian and 30 minutes pass. I go to the front and they say the Veterinarian was late and it's going to be anther 15 minutes. Armstrong Pet Hospital is not giving me something for free, I am in fact paying a great deal of money for vet service, and as a customer I should have been told upon arrival that I was going to have an excessively long wait time. If they could not tell me on arrival they could have told 15 minutes into the appointment. I had to take my lunch break from work to take my pet to this appointment and it's obvious they don't value my time. They did nothing to fix this situation.

posted: 06/16/2023

Jerry Letto

Hot or miss with doctors. There are bad vets who display poor customer service. During my visit, the vet didn’t know the two reasons why we were there despite holding our file. Didn’t bother to tell me results or solutions for one problem. For my other problem, the vet didn’t even bother examining my dog. He only made a guess, said it’s probably normal, and gave my dog an injection. Also, for the second problem, just kept encouraging me to buy a probiotic and actually included it in the bill without me approving. I had to ask for it to be removed. The cherry on top is that the vet seemed in a rush to leave; “door knob doctors” are some of the worst. If you decide to go to this vet, don’t be shy to make sure you get a reasonable evaluation for your money. It may not be the best news, but it shouldn’t be poorly conducted like my experience. There are good doctors here but I didn’t get one of them today.

posted: 06/13/2023

Syanne Le

My dog buster was super sick and ended up having to get emergency surgery. Thank you receptionist Reagan for getting him seen quick and Dr Grewal who took good care of him! Highly recommend this place. They are super caring!!

posted: 05/08/2023