Westfield Veterinary Hospital

4.9 (298)
8789 NW 54th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Westfield Veterinary 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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Ronda Gentosi

We trust Westfield Veternarian Hospital to take care of our puppy. This is our second dog that has been their patient. If I call with a question, they are always timely in getting back to me. I never feel rushed when we have an appointment. The receptionists, vet techs and veterinarians are always friendly and very personable. We love and trust Westfield.

posted: 10/25/2023

Alison Tannatt

Westfield is phenomenal. Their staff are always so kind and the doctors are very knowledgeable, taking the time to explain and provide options. It's so reassuring to find trusting and caring veterinarians.

posted: 02/22/2024

Napapan Habier

We had to put Charlie, the guinea pig, to sleep.😭 In the photo, Charlie was alive but sedated for the examination purpose. Affordable, clean, very understanding, easy to make an appointment.

posted: 09/28/2023

Curtis Weber

Completely unethical. Charged me almost $1000 for a neutering procedure. Really disappointed as I felt taken advantage of. Should have shopped around so maybe it’s partially on me but you would think they would look out for there customers and talk about options but it’s just a money gab. Researched after the fact and on the high end I found procedures were$500. Will not be returning. Can’t trust people, expensive lesson to learn Edit: now they are refusing to transfer paperwork to the new clinic. Playing games like they haven’t seen my dog. Clearly do not care about animals, just profit and greed. No morals or ethics. Sad world we live in

posted: 11/14/2023

Dewayne Stuva

Our daughter recently became a snake owner and we wanted to get a vet established for any future care of the newest member of our family. I searched with google and found Westfield Veterinary Hospital to be one of few to offer an exotic pet vet. We drove 1.5 hours for this particular vet. Well worth the drive! They did not disappoint. I called ahead to set up an appointment. There were openings within a reasonable amount of time which I was extremely happy about. I was concerned that they might be overran and booked weeks out. That was not the case. They had next day and same week openings available. They were happy to take on a new patient. The location of the office was easy to find. The office is clean and has a very roomy open space. Plenty of comfortable seating, 2 public bathrooms easy to access. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They greeted us with a smile. We didn’t wait long in the office before being called back to a room. The assistant was great with communication and asking questions. The vet came in shortly after. She handled our sweet guy with care and confidence. She gave him a thorough examination and discussed options. She offered suggestions to help us being new to owning a snake and gave us printed information to further help us. Upon leaving we were promptly assisted at the counter with paying our bill and handed a printed receipt. I feel they are reasonably priced given the specialty care needed of our exotic pet. We had a wonderful experience for our first visit. We are happy and confident that we found our new forever snake vet. I would recommend Westfield Veterinary Hospital to anyone with exotic pets. I added a photo of my daughter, her snake, and me waiting in our room for the vet. Elvis, our ball python, was pretty comfortable too🙂

posted: 09/19/2023