Critter Care Animal Hospital
4.8 (190) 12201 E Arapahoe Rd Suite B16, Centennial, CO 80112, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Critter Care 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 | 11,714 |
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.
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’ve been bringing our bunnies, piggies, and dog to Dr Pfaff for since 2018. We’ve received amazing care from her and all the staff. They’re so good with my animals and I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
posted: 07/31/2024
Dr. Pfaff and all of her staff have been absolutely amazing to my ferrets and myself. It’s a night and day difference to our prior vet experiences. Our first visit didn’t feel rushed at all, Dr. Pfaff took her time thoroughly examining them and explaining anything I had questions about in detail. When one of my ferrets was sick and not eating, they were able to squeeze her in so I could drop her off and they could observe her for the day. Dr. Pfaff also personally called me to talk about what she observed and discuss tests and treatment options. Noodle was back to feeling better within a couple of days. They even called to check and see how she was doing a few days later and to make sure everything was okay. All of her staff are also incredibly sweet and helpful. Whether it’s for med refills or just asking questions, they have always been patient and kind. 10/10, I am so happy we found a great vet who cares for animals and goes above and beyond.
posted: 08/11/2024
Every appointment at Critter Care has been a positive experience for both my Havanese, Katie, and me. All employees are very caring and professional. They make certain that Katie is as relaxed as possible for each procedure and that all my questions get answered.
posted: 08/05/2024
We have always had great care for animals here. Unfortunately , the customer service and communication seems to always be lacking. It seems to be more of a training issue, but when trying to discuss anything with the staff or Veterinarian, the situation constantly gets twisted back to the client as if we should know all the in's and out's of their operations. Just trying to fill a prescription has taken over a month...hopefully things will get better. Every call is answered with a different answer or reason as to why we can't get our pets meds. It's been highly frustrating to say the least. Every conversation is highly combative and condescending on their end, and it's just not necessary. 7/13/24- Liza, in response to your reply: Your statements are completely untrue. The medical records you emailed me also prove my statements. You continue to throw this late appointment in our face. We were not late , in fact my husband was over 15 mins early BECAUSE we respect your time and had been loyal clients for years, who have spent a lot of money with your business. Your medical records confirm that our apt was at 11:30 on 6/8/24...take a look! My phone records also show you left us a VM at 11:08 canceling our 11:30 apt. The notes in your medical records also do not match the statements you're making. We never scheduled an online appointment, no one worked late for us... records show we left at 11:56, there was no desperation for meds, only our standard refill of our pets flea and tick rx that we have filled with you for over a year. Your claims and dishonesty are WILD! You are condescending, read your response. Please get your facts straight before publicly posting, it only makes you look bad. I am unsure why you have decided to behave this way to a good customer, or be dishonest, but it is very sad and confusing to see. You used to have a front desk lady that was very versed and clearly had things in order. It appears that she is no longer with you. As I mentioned, perhaps there is just some training that could be done for your staff to avoid issues that affect the health and well being of my pets when they cannot get their medications for almost a MONTH after our apt. We have always treated you, your staff, and your time with respect, it would be nice if that was reciprocated. Aa loyal clients, we even tried to contact you after reading your crazy reply, and your staff told us "they are not allowed to talk to us". We left a message asking you to call us back and you refused to. So unprofessional and childish. Aurora Animal Hospital who sees exotics is AMAZING, I'm thankful that you "fired us" despite your dishonesty, so that our pets could get care much faster, at a lower cost, with much more flexibility on vaccine availability, prompt, same day medications, and without any unnecessary drama. Go to them everyone, save yourself the headache!
posted: 07/13/2024
Dr. Pfaff is an excellent and very caring vet that loves the furry noodle, AKA ferret. She's knowledgeable about the ills they can go through, and will put her all into saving their lives. Thank you Dr. Pfaff for helping Babygirl, and for trying to help my Bella.
posted: 07/08/2022
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