Creekview Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (84) 629 W State St, Coopersburg, PA 18036, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Creekview 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 | 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
Dr. Balek and her staff are the best, they are really care about my cats and take wonderful care of them, I am very thankful that I found such a wonderful and caring vet and assistants! Thank you!
posted: 09/12/2023
We have been using Creekview for the last two years as we were going through a lot with our Furbaby, Stormie. Everyone was so supportive, compassionate and loving through our cancer journey with our baby girl, until the very end. They celebrated with us on our victories and cried with us at our loss. Creekview is not just a vet, but an extension of your furfamily! 100% would recommend to anyone who would listen to me. Thank you for all that you did for our family!
posted: 07/06/2022
THOROUGH is an understatement. Dr. Kara Ballek took care of my first mini schnauzer and was able to diagnose him with Addisons when he was with his former parents before I adopted him. Addisons requires a lot of care and she provided a treatment plan that worked great with my lifestyle as a first-time-dog-owner. Even though Creekview Veterinary Hospital is out of the way from where I live, I continue to take my current mini schnauzer puppy to them because of how thorough they are and how reasonably priced they are. Kara will go through pricing, treatment options, and give you options for special programs from vet drug manufacturers. Her prices for flea and tick medications come within a few dollars of major online retailers and her wellness visit medical exam fee has not increased in the 5 years I've taken my dogs to her. Which is not the case for almost any other vet in the area. She also provides a dropbox for you to leave your stool sample if you're like me and always forget to bring it to the appointment. She also has a pickup box for medications that need to be picked up after hours or on days they're not open. On top of that, her team is constantly monitoring email. I have asked so many ridiculous first-time-dog-owner questions over email and her team is always prompt and respectful in their replies. They'll give the best advice for your animal!
posted: 11/09/2023
This place is awesome good service really nice staff and a good place they will definitely take care of your dog and put it in good shape as well they have a training facility for your dog.
posted: 10/31/2023
Very caring with our dog Shelby there excellent. And go over everything as to how and what they are going to do for are pet. We are glad we found them they are way better than our previous vet. Which seem to just care about money more than your pet. I highly recommend them.
posted: 02/12/2023