Bethany Family Pet Clinic

4.6 (556)
15166 NW Central Dr, Portland, OR 97229, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

How to Save Money at Bethany Family Pet Clinic

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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
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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Cosmicchrissy

Don't let all the new recent reviews scare you away. Yes, they are not quite as prompt in returning a voicemail or email, which hopefully they can address, however, this place is still amazing! Staff are fabulous, make you feel welcomed. I was asked multiple times while waiting if I had been helped. Technicians and vet did great and answered questions and quelled some worries and helped prioritize the medical needs of my pets. If you have budgets they will give you their advice on what to tackle first! Even though I felt bad about my pets issues and not bringing them earlier they never guilted me or made me feel like a bad pet mom. Unlike most clinics that offer great quality care they usually have openings or are able to squeeze you in on some cases to save you from going to the emergency department. Great place.

posted: 10/05/2024

Andrea Buengener

This is by far the best pet clinic I have worked with during the last 20 years, and I have seen a lot because I move a lot. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. They also never hesitate to arrange special accommodations for a fearful pet. Speaking about fear: it is their mission to reduce the pet's stress, anxiety, and fear. Everybody (including the vets) take the time the pet needs. They are always patient and friendly. But this is not all: they even offer happy visits free of charge. This is where the pet learns to trust the environment and the staff. I have a semi-friendly cat who always needed to be heavily sedated for a vet visit. After 7 happy visits, he made biscuits immediately after he got his dental. No fear/stress at all. The staff really is amazing. They earn an A+ for their behavioral skills and their medical knowledge is nothing shy of that. A+ as well. One staff member told me that they were here to make the pet feel better. I can testify that they do everything under the sun to achieve this goal.

posted: 05/30/2024

Stephanie Silleck

BFPC is just the best. Our dog has been coming here since she was 6 weeks old and they always take such good care of her. We continue to drive from NE Portland because she is so much happier here than at the other vet clinic we tried out

posted: 03/30/2024

Allison Johnson

Highly recommend! Took my cat in for his first ever vet appointment, he was very nervous and the ladies there went above and beyond to accommodate and make him as comfortable as possible. He left happier than when he arrived and we are very happy with the level of care provided by the entire staff!

posted: 07/19/2024

Steven Pocket

Absolutely furious with how they decided to handle getting a urine sample from our cat. My cat went through a lot of additional distress because of this facilities prescribed plan. We've loved bringing our cat here before, but I am frustrated with this most recent visit.

posted: 09/28/2024