Mountain View Animal Hospital
4.6 (237) 3346 S Hwy 127, Hickory, NC 28602, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Mountain View 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 | 891 |
4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
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
Highly recommend. The staff and vet are always so kind and friendly. Very thorough, they have been taking care of my two chihuahuas for the past 3 years now. I wouldn’t take them anywhere else! Thank you to all staff at Mountain View animal hospital!!
posted: 10/02/2023
To begin with I was very happy with their care. They took my cat in who was unwell the same day we called. They thought it was dehydration and a possible herpes flare up and UTI after doing some tests. So they gave her an IV, antibiotic shot and gave us some medicine for her eyes and to help her appetite. They told us to bring her back in on Friday if she still wasn't eating. We ended up having to bring her back in. After looking at her he thought maybe it was her pancreas so sent us to see the ultrasound specialist at their sister hospital Bethlehem the following week. They gave us morphine to help her with the pain and had given her another IV and had us continue the other medications. They told us they would call us after the ultrasound to tell us what is causing the issues with her. After we got her back we called the next day. The first time we called the receptionist stated that the office that had done the procedure hadn't provided adequate information and they were trying to get it. The second time we called that day we were told the doctor wasn't available and would call back. Third time we called that day we were told the doctor would call after his last patient. The second day we called twice and each time they told us the doctor would call us back. Third day we called the first time they said the doctor had called and left a message. We hadn't received anything. When she checked she had realized she wasn't looking at the wrong client and he hadn't contacted us. Second time called and was told the doctor would contact us after his last patient. So feel like it was $1000 with no clear answers or how to prevent a future occurrence. Would have loved to have follow through like promised and expected. Perhaps they will after this review. One can only hope.
posted: 09/14/2023
Dr. Furtado is the the absolute greatest! He has always been informative, compassionate, and most importantly my dogs trust him. I will always take my pets to see him as long as he is available and able to see me. Quick story: My miniature pinscher, Tula, was on the "watch" list for nipping at vet techs in her younger more spunky days. The day she met Dr. Furtado, he with no hesitation gently scooped her from my arms and took her away for a closer look. My jaw was on the floor! There my min pin was unphased by a complete stranger picking her up and carrying her away!!! Tula has always been comfortable with Dr. Furtado and that is with noting!
posted: 11/10/2023
The staff was helpful when calling about a dog patient reference for people wanting to adopt a dog drop our rescue. They were nice and pleasant on the phone and quickly checked the files for us. If I lived nearby I would be a client based on the phone presence. Very please with the staff. Thank you for the help!
posted: 08/20/2023
Everyone is so friendly. And Dr. Furtado took his time with Smoke. He was very thorough and caring. I wasn't rushed. It seemed as though we were the only the only patient there.
posted: 08/24/2023
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