Pinnacle Animal Hospital
4.8 (305) 200 Julian Ln Ste 240, Arden, NC 28704, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pinnacle 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 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 love this vet practice. I took my rabbit to be seen there last month. After a great experience, I decided to contact them about my cat who had been on a dental waiting list for 10 months. They helped my little baby cat out. They did a thorough review of her and then scheduled her for a cleaning and some extractions. I am so happy she has been taken care of. It’s only been 2 days and I can tell she feels better already. I’m taking my bunny to be spayed in several weeks. This practice is amazingly communicative and I’m so happy to have found a good vet for my babies! Scheduling my other cat for a check up in January so I can get him in too. I’ve never had such good things to say about a vet practice as I do Pinnacle.
posted: 11/15/2023
We love this practice! My dog has been coming to Pinnacle for about 8 years now and loves everyone in the practice. We’ve had visits with all of the vets and techs and they’re all very kind and gentle with my girl. As a service puppy raiser for over 10 years I’ve had many extra pups through the practice as well and Pinnacle does a great job of setting up positive experiences for the animals from the get go for a lifelong positive view of going to the vet. And while their waiting room is very small they manage their clients so well that I’ve never had to actually wait in the waiting room. This practice has my love and appreciation for their care of my animals.
posted: 10/25/2023
My dog, Winston, just turned a year old and is very excited at the vet, but very nervous too. Every person we encountered at Pinnacle was so wonderful with him and did an amazing job at calming him down. I loved how instead of putting your animals up on a cold, hard table, they get on the floor with the animals and really make them feel comfortable!
posted: 11/16/2023
They were really great. Got us in ASAP for my piggy (guinea pig). Got her all fixed up and got us the medicine to bring home after showing us how to apply it gently and carefully, and what to look for. And I was actually blown away at the price of the appt also. The last time I had to take a piggy to a vet for an emergency I had to go to a pet ER type chain. (I don't want to name names because they were great too, but... ) it cost me literally double what I paid here at Pinnacle. And the Vet here seemed to have SO much knowledge on guinea pigs. He was so kind and caring, and all the other technicians we spoke to seemed to be the same. I believe this is our new place for our piggys healthcare. Thanks Pinnacle Animal Hospital! 🥰🩺🐹❤️👨🏻⚕️🤗
posted: 08/04/2023
Beyond thankful this vet could see my Guinea pig for an emergency today when our normal vet couldn’t see us due to their schedule being full. This office didn’t have an opening but still worked my piggy in. The staff and the doctor were extremely friendly and caring. I think we have found our new vet home and couldn’t be happier! ❤️
posted: 11/17/2023
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