Blue Valley Animal Hospital

4.3 (86)
16200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66085, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Blue Valley 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,624
4.9 Embrace 15,963
4.9 Fetch 2,736
4.2 Figo 2,588
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,925
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,311
4.1 MetLife 601
4.8 Nationwide 21,402
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 11,962
4.6 Pumpkin 1,390
4.6 Spot 6,561
4.9 Trupanion 60,433
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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Sky Rhoney

Dr. Spain is fantastic. We’ve been bringing our 2 dogs to see him for the last 2-3 years and couldn’t be happier. We never feel rushed or foolish even when we bring them in for something that (thankfully) turns out to be nothing to worry about. He reminds me of the trustworthy small town vets on old TV shows that remember all the pets and really care about their well-being.

posted: 06/06/2024

Kat Pukas

At the height of Covid, I was traveling crosscountry with my dogs when my 11-pound senior dachshund-pomeranian, Quiver, received a laceration very near her eye. I fervently called every vet along my route, and 7 or 8 of them turned me down before I rang Blue Valley Animal Hospital. They took her in, and due to Covid protocol at the time, I waited in my vehicle. I was expecting the bill to be more than $300 because Quiver had a similar injury near her eye in the past, and it had required anesthesia to treat. The doctor was absolutely so kind, comforting, reasonable, and honest—he managed to do a few drops of glue to repair the tear, and I think my bill was no more than $60 that harrowing day. What a relief!! Soooo much gratitude to you, Blue Valley Animal Hospital!!!

posted: 01/17/2024

Paul Hora

We took our 6 yr old husky Diablo in due to a very bad limp after Stanley said..let's wait and see (that cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars). Dr Rogers saw Diablo and immediately knew he needed a better examination by a neurologist and a ortho. She referred us to Op pet hospital and after a few visits it was determined he had skeletal bone cancer. The decision was made to put my my best friend down because the cancer had spread aggressively and he was in dire pain and unable to walk. The appointment was made and the sad day came. HE WAS AND WE WERE treated like family through the whole process and was put to sleep. 2 days ago I recieved a bouquet of flowers and today a card signed by everyone along with his nose print and paw print. This is the most compassionate vet you will ever find! Dr Rogers is amazing as well as her whole staff. The gal that put Diabalo at ease before the euthanasia was amazing. I'm sorry I can't remember her name. I have two other dogs (family members) and they will now and forever only see Blue Valley pet for care and treatment. In my grief all I can say is they were exceptional and have earned my business for many years to come. Thank you and thank you for your compassion and helping with Disblos journey. Much love!

posted: 04/26/2024

Jackie Rardin

From the time we walked in until we left we felt cared for by Dr Spain and his team. They jumped into action to help us. Prior to our visit my pup had been through a lot (ER visits 2 other vet appt, a ton of meds, diet changes, pressure to get specific diagnostics, only to have a pip who was getting worse). Dr. Spain took time to really understand and review the ER, the other Vet’s summary notes, labs, etc. After offering varying diagnostic options we came up with a game plan. My pup is pretty ill and trying to find a cause and a treatment plan has been extraordinarily difficult, stressful and quite frankly brutal. I am so grateful. I feel like I have advocates for my pups health. Highly recommend.

posted: 01/10/2024

Julie Krische Albin

They have a great staff but was quoted $2000 to get my dogs teeth cleaned and removed. 😳😵‍💫🤑 Asked a different vet hospital in the area and they said it should be $400 max. 🫶 Other than that they are wonderful and even sent us flowers after our dog passed away.

posted: 03/10/2024