Critter Sitters & Gunnison Vet Clinic
4.8 (98) 98 Co Rd 17, Gunnison, CO 81230, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 – 10:30 AM, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
How to Save Money at Critter Sitters & Gunnison Vet 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,757 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,158 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,571 |
| 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 | 12,232 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,033 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,743 |
| 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
After picking up both of my dogs from boarding, I noticed two cuts on one of my dogs back legs along with a red rash on her back paw. While giving my other dog a bath when I got home, there were spots of blood on the towel after I dried him. I wasn't notified of any issues when picking them up which leads me to believe something happened that was not explained to me. Do not trust this place enough to bring either dogs back. Never had any issues at any other dog boarding places so not sure what happened here...
posted: 08/06/2023
We cannot thank the team here enough for literally saving our boy Jed’s life. We were 1600 miles away from home camping about 35 minutes away from Gunnison when Jed suddenly was not well vomiting and unresponsive. We called every emergency vet in the area as soon as we got into cell reception and were told they could not see him; I’ve never heard of emergency vets turning away a dangerously ill animal. On a whim I desperately called Critter Sitters and they said bring him in even though they were closing in 15 minutes. The staff was so informative and immediately got to work and started surgery that evening. Everyone was generally concerned for him and showed him love in our absence. We are eternally grateful to all of you. ❤️
posted: 07/14/2023
This is the only vet or boarding I will use for my dog. They treated us very well when we had our previous dog who unfortunately passed away, but it was a very humbled experience even though an unfortunate time was at hand. The team there is very knowledgeable and the owners are awesome individuals. Again, this is the only place I'll never take my dogs to for boarding especially for vet consultation. The entire staff gets a very respectful 👍👍👍
posted: 05/11/2023
Critter sitter took really good care of our 14 year old dog for a week. She returned happy and the staff was great!
posted: 08/12/2023
We are from out of state and had an issue with our elderly dog. They worked us in the same day and set our minds at ease. Very pleased with their service.
posted: 06/26/2023