BluePearl Pet Hospital
3.7 (659) 1425 Michigan St NE Suite F, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
How to Save Money at BluePearl Pet 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 | 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.
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
I appreciate the staff's compassion and care for my Lilly Bean. In particular, the technician working Thursday and Friday night, after 8p, was exceptional. I hope she knows how much her compassion and patience dealing with a neurotic dog mom meant to me. I also can not thank Dr. Brand enough for her swift decision to recommend Beans to stay overnight so she could be seen by Internal med the next morning. Dr. Kim's knowledge about the case made me feel confident having Lilly Beans in their care. Lastly, Dr. Conflitti, your endearing comments about my sweet little girl, and taking the time to let us tell you all about the little fur baby she really is, helped us more than you know. Leaving your fur kid overnight is so hard, but knowing that Lilly's bed and blanket situation was up to her very high standards helped me feel better about leaving her for another night. I knew she was comfortable and starting to be more like herself. Everyone was wonderful, truly. I know cost is often brought up in reviews. Sometimes its hard for even the best pet parents to offord the veterinary care our pet's needs, and sometimes pet owners confuse and misplace their feelings on the caregivers. After 3 days of care, we definitely had a hefty bill (to be expected for the around-the-clock care Beans received). But every day, and every time I spoke with any staff member, the teamwork that was demonstrated and all the knowledge and experience they shared, I knew and understood how valueable this all was to get my pup better. Right down to every test that was recommended and completed, leading to Lilly Beans treatments and steady improvement, I felt it was worth every penny for everything they do. Thank you Blue Pearl Team. Lilly is looking forward to getting back to to her adventures with her sister Rye.
posted: 07/15/2024
Very knowledgeable Specialists, Blue pearl was recommended to me by my local veterinarian, and I’m thankful they did. They helped my dog with her lymphoma, and gave me extra time with my pup that I wouldn’t have gotten without them. I’m very thankful for their support, and they helped me understand everything that was going on with her cancer. Even when I wasn’t able to make the trip out to get my pups care, they stayed in contact with my local vet, and worked together with them to keep her healthy.
posted: 09/03/2024
We are a retired couple and thought to have seen everything regarding price gouging. All employees when making eye contact offered a big smile. The overall service was acceptable. Saturday our beloved 11-year-old Dog suddenly could not move and was in pain. Our regular veterinary VCA Animal Hospital being closed recommended Blue Pearl Animal Hospital for emergency care. On Wednesday they decided to do surgery to remove a 5-centimeter tumor near his kidneys. Larson had complications after surgery, but Sunday afternoon things were looking up. That night we received a call that he had taken a turn for the worse, he rallied, then died at 6:30 in the morning heart gave out or stroke they were not sure. Later that day, Monday they phoned with $5,476.39 due for overnight care bringing the total for 9 days to $32,076.39. We have 8 pages itemizing the charges for every little thing with very few reasonable amounts except for the surgeon $1,410.25 she is exceptional. If money is a concern, please check around for better pricing. We have found more cost-effective alternatives in our area, too late for us. Yes, we paid using two Visa cards on almost every visit. Their bill did include $311.50 for cremation.
posted: 08/20/2024
I have such confidence when I take my dog Sammy to Blue Pearl. Dr. Sharp sees him every six months to do a comprehensive blood and liver panel. The team there saved his life a couple years ago and I trust him in their care. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and Dr. Sharp is, absolutely the best. Sammy is comfortable there and I really wouldn’t want to have to take him anywhere else!
posted: 08/08/2024
Blue Pearl has some of the most compassionate vets and staff that I’ve ever come across. They helped my sweet boy Cosmo despite my financial situation and were so willing to work with me. he is absolutely perfect now. I’ve had this cat since he was just a couple of weeks old and he is genuinely my baby. Thank you all so much. Knowing my kitty can breathe happily and well puts me at so much ease. You are all angels! Thank you Dr. Confletti and your wonderful team working that night. Thank you for caring about my baby as much as you did. He is now doing wonderful all thanks to you guys. I will forever be grateful !
posted: 07/29/2024
Veterinarians in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Animal Clinic, Inc. Grand Rapids
133 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, USA(616) 241-3651
BluePearl Pet Hospital
1425 Michigan St NE Suite F, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA(616) 284-5300
Breton Village Animal Clinic
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Cascade Hospital for Animals
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Coit Animal Clinic
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Eastown Veterinary Clinic
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Family Friends Veterinary Hospital
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Forest Hills Veterinary Clinic
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