Amigo Animal Clinic

4.2 (314)
586 25 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Amigo Animal Clinic

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 11,723
4.9 Embrace 16,841
4.9 Fetch 13,945
4.2 Figo 2,599
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,991
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,338
4.0 MetLife 636
4.8 Nationwide 21,405
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,146
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,873
4.9 Trupanion 70,209
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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John Hernandez

Amazing place! Singing and laughing voices is what I want to hear! Very thorough and more important you can tell they actually care about your pet!! Dr Rivera gets an A+.

posted: 06/28/2023

Dan
Dan

I was able to get my German Shepherd see on a Saturday an hour and a half after I called. The staff is very friendly, and it's clear they really love what they do. I was pretty much their last patient on Saturday and there was no sense of urgency to rush me through. They really took their time. If I could leave a six-star review I would. I am contemplating changing my primary vet to them after this really positive experience.

posted: 06/10/2023

Haley Dust

This place took amazing emergency care of our family’s mini-Bernie doodle after a 40ft+ fall. It was the night before a family wedding and you can only imagine the worry involved as we all came from out of state. They made us feel confident that Sophie was getting the best care and allowed for a us to have a ceremony without dread about what she was going through.

posted: 07/30/2023

Serena Marie Erler

A few days after my dog's surgery his incisions started to look a little infected. My primary vet in Boulder told me that he needed to be seen immediately. I was just visiting Grand Junction for a week and didn't want to drive all the way back to my normal vet in Boulder so I decided to go to the Amigo Animal Hospital. I called beforehand to see if they had time to see me and they were nice enough to fit in an emergency appointment immediately, even with only an hour left before they closed. I saw Dr. Carrica and he was wonderful. Everyone in the clinic was very friendly. Even for an emergency appointment it was very reasonably priced. I definitely recommend taking your pup here in an emergency or even for regular primary care. You can tell this clinic really cares about its patients.

posted: 07/26/2023

Ross Bentzler

Amigo is one of the best animal clinics in town in my opinion. We had two Saint Bernards which spent a lot of time at Amigo for one reason or another. They got to know all of the vets, vet techs, and front desk staff. All of which have been great for the 12+ years we have been going there. Everyone there is always great to work with and they always took the time to answer all of our questions and make us feel heard. Dr. Garret became our dogs primary vet and he was always great with them and us. Even during the incredibly hard times in which we had to make the difficult choice that it was time to put our dog down, everyone at Amigo was incredibly supportive. Both of our dogs loved the vet and it always felt like Amigo loved Burley and Nana equally as much.

posted: 06/17/2023