Sun Valley Animal Hospital

4.8 (827)
4706 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Sun 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 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.

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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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Cheri Boyer

Very pleased with ease of scheduling appointments, professionalism and friendliness of staff. Brought my newly adopted feral cat who had her first Vet visit. Dr Barker was awesome and Mask was very much at ease. Staff very accommodating. Thank you

posted: 07/16/2023

Donna Young

Dr. Rios always is so kind and thoughtful. She does not make you feel “less than” as a pet owner for not financially being able to approve all of the recommended services. I appreciate that. Vet tech Justin is outstanding. He was very caring toward my baby girl. He made her feel comfortable, which made me comfortable! As a pet owner for 30 years, and my pups patients at Sun Valley Animal Hospital for those 30 years, I cannot imagine taking them anywhere else. Simply the BEST!

posted: 03/26/2023

Nicole Mosley

I had not been able to take my dog and cat to the vet for quite a while since COVID and then having a baby, so was worried how my very anxious/reactive large dog would handle being back at a vet. Dr. Barker and Justina made sure I was comfortable bringing them in and were incredibly thorough with answering any questions I had. They made both of my pets so comfortable also that neither was upset to be examined! Everything went incredibly smoothly and they helped me get my pets safely back to the car without having to encounter any other dogs (per my request). Heavily recommend this group, will be using for all pet issues!

posted: 08/10/2023

Debra Winar

I brought my 8 week old Golden Retriever to Sun Valley Animal Hospital and was so pleased with the great staff. Everyone greeted Sandy on her first Vet visit to make her comfortable! Dr Gold was very thorough and checked her over completely. She received her vaccines and complimentary nail trim too. Very pleased.

posted: 08/20/2023

Carol Dean

Whiskers my cat is a rescue. The staff at Sun Valley have been awesome with us. I am a first time Cat Mom and they have been so helpful. Dr. Barker was so informative about cats. The last time we visited the front desk staff came to see Whiskers, see how he was doing. I recommend them.

posted: 08/22/2023