Mountain Hospital For Animals
4.8 (139) 128 N Watauga Ln, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Mountain Hospital For Animals
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
We found Dr Keller and his team when one of our Guinea pigs needed to be seen ASAP. No regular vet or emergency vet had someone on staff who sees “exotics”. Dr Keller got our Princess Pickles in the day we called! We also had another one of our Guinea pigs start dragging his legs, turned it his back was fractured from his cage mate climbing on him. They got us in next day, did X-rays, gave meds, and called the next day to see how Mr Brown was doing! We have been taking our animals there ever since. The staff is friendly and helpful. Dr Keller is AMAZING and we are so thankful we found him! We live out towards hwy 60 and hwy 58 Harrison/Georgetown area and make the almost hour drive to Lookout Mtn because this team is worth it! They are affordable and they do it because this is their passion! I could go on and on but if you are looking for an affordable and loving group of Vets and staff this is the place to go!!!
posted: 08/12/2023
Brought one of my chameleons here for a checkup. Got checked in (was about 10 min early) and was immediately placed in a room. Within just a few minutes, the vet was in and started his exam. Super friendly, knowledgeable staff. Asked lots of questions to get a full understanding of what was going on as well as answering any questions I had. Highly recommended!
posted: 08/25/2023
Dr. Keller and his staff are incredible. My dog was very sick and required surgery. Dr. Keller made her feel safe in his care and she is finally on the path to healing. I could not be more thankful for them.
posted: 09/03/2023
I have a 6 year old iguana, that was due to lay her 3rd clutch of eggs (not fertilized). After she had passed the last 2 clutches over the years with about 2 weeks of limited eating, this time worried me as she was not eating at all for about a month. I had actually been referred to see Dr. Keller by Dr. Linderman over at Standifer Gap Pet Hospital for a hysterectomy procedure, as she was more than likely egg-bound. Dr. Keller scheduled for me to bring her in later that same day that I called, and had a great treatment plan in place to help her along with the process, as opposed to just putting her directly into surgery (this would have created a lot of stress for her, and could have had horrible repercussions). After keeping her for a couple of days, the surgery was scheduled, and turned out to be a lot more involved than anticipated. The procedure was completed with success, and she was well looked after by the staff to make sure her recovery was going well. Dr. Keller actually had left for the day after the surgery, and came back in the evening to check up on her and called me with an update. The level of respect that I received at this clinic was astounding, as was the level of care that she received. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone that deeply cares for their pets. I am happy that I found a vet that could help me with my iguana, and I am pleased that Dr. Keller did this procedure for me. The staff was very attentive as well, and were very helpful when I brought her in and set up her enclosure, as well as when I had to pick her up and take her home. She is doing well, and I am looking forward to her check up in a couple of weeks.
posted: 03/26/2022
Mountain Hospital for Animals scheduled us for a same day appointment as first time clients when our pet rat, Skipper, began developing symptoms of pneumonia. Skipper had never needed care from a vet before, so I was concerned about the experience being fearful and traumatic for him, but it was immediately clear Dr. Keller and his staff were very experienced with rodents and that he was in good hands! It's reassuring to know such an experienced, well established, and affordable office is available to rats (and other small and/or exotic pets) in the Chattanooga area, and we were so grateful they were willing to schedule us so quickly as it does not take long for a symptomatic rat to succumb to pneumonia. Skipper is doing much better, and feeling happy and well today thanks to the antibiotics prescribed at Mountain Hospital for Animals. We will definitely return if Skipper or any of his brothers need vet care in the future! Thank you Mountain Hospital for Animals, and Hwy 58 Animal Hospital for the excellent referral!
posted: 04/10/2023