Keystone Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (79) 1050 Grass Valley Rd, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Keystone Veterinary 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
I have gone to Keystone for years. Excellent care, massively experienced team, they have seen many of my kittens into the world, and many out when they were very, very sick. The downside: not sure if they are taking new clients right now, so call first, and next, they are very popular, so appointments may be a ways out. If you are a client, they do their best for emergencies on weekdays; but not weekend emergencies.
posted: 06/17/2023
Tears of joy. Writing this review after visiting the 3 vets in the area over the last 6 months. We moved from the Reno area where we thought we were getting top notch care for our 4 dogs. We had taken our 11 year old Pit-X, Zoey, to our last vet 5 time over the last 2 years for an ear problem, one trip to Keystone, found her ear was impacted with debris from lingering infection. They saw Zoey as an emergency-drop off that day, and with some great coordination over the phone from Azalea we were able to get a few growths removed while Zoey was sedated for the ear procedure. Finally Zoey was out of pain. BTW emergency visit and surgery was very reasonable. Star E. Knight, our Springer-X is a retired service dog, she retired due to a torn cruciate almost 6 years ago. Now we are managing knee and arthritis pain/mobility with a conventional medication and limits (no running, no stairs) until Star went into kidney failure on a Friday night 6 months ago, spending 3 days in Sierra Veterinary Specialists Emergency Hospital in Reno. Dr. Schwartz picked up her care after she was discharged from the hospital. Her care coordination was flawless. Star was in Keystone within 2 days, and a plan was created for her future kidney care both for maintenance and crisis. It was reassuring that Dr. Schwartz was familiar with Star's case before he entered the exam room. Had a great easy to understand and informative conversation with Dr. about Star's care and what we wanted for Star's future, Dr. listened and he adjusted Star's plan to aggressive pain management without causing anymore kidney problems. Her medications were changed to kidney "friendly" including a special formulation that was compounded at Olson's Pharmacy. Star is back to her pre-arthritis self. Star is getting around so much better and is a lot happier through the day. Thank you for giving us our dogs back their happieness and mobility.
posted: 10/25/2019
Dr. Schwartz is very good vet. Have taken many of our pets to him for care over the years. Recently had an emergency. Our dog was bleeding profusely and they got him in and took care of him quickly. Stopped the bleeding. Saved his life. Was so grateful to Dr. Schwartz and his great staff.
posted: 02/09/2022
Great prices, very patient with our dogs, willing to explain all costs and fees happily and set up a plan that getting multiple things done in one visit. I am so happy this vet is in town and so friendly. You walk in and always feel welcome and if your pet is being a bit rambunctious they will come get them quickly so you can do your paperwork in peace.
posted: 04/05/2021
Veterinarians in Winnemucca, Nevada
Desert Trails Veterinary Service
720 E 4th St, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USA(775) 623-9133
Keystone Veterinary Hospital
1050 Grass Valley Rd, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USA(775) 623-5100
The Ranch Veterinary Clinic
3165 Bruce Dr, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USA(775) 387-1243
Zimmerman Veterinary Services
4320 W Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USA(775) 623-0981