Rumsey Equine Hospital
4.3 (18) 75 S Kings Rd, Nampa, ID 83687, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Rumsey Equine 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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,864 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,260 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,240 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,614 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 169 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,160 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 809 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,378 |
| 3.9 | MetLife | 729 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,410 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,824 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,645 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,865 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,845 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,734 |
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
First and last time I will ever use this vet. Has no horse sense. Will insist on using horse twitch with sedated and quiet horse, and then charged extra when I refused to allow him to use one, even tho the horse stood perfectly still. Was very rude, pushy, and was difficult to work with. To be charged more for advocating for your horses health is wrong. Very unprofessional.
posted: 08/10/2024
Really nice vet! Went out the day after I called to examine a filly I was shipping cross country. We were in a rush because the shipper told us last minute they’d be arriving days ahead of schedule. Dr. Rumsey got it done and made it happen! Good communication and fair price. Thanks!
posted: 08/01/2023
Dr. Rumsey was incredibly helpful and kind when my mare got an eye injury in the dead of winter! Out of five vets I called that morning he was the only one who felt it was urgent to get her eye looked at that same day, which I truly appreciated. He's straightforward and down to earth, fielded my questions with patience and knowledge, and as a result of his extra care my mare's eyes have never looked better. I'm very grateful for his work and care!
posted: 06/23/2022
He used a respiratory paralytic to euthanize my daughter's horse no sedation first nothing. It was the most inhumane thing I have ever seen. I will be reporting him to the board of Veterinarian medicine. In over 45 yrs of working with vets and horses I have never witnessed anything so horrible.
posted: 02/13/2022
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