Green Mountain Animal Hospital-North Avenue
4.1 (30) 1372 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05408, USAHours:
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Green Mountain Animal Hospital-North Avenue
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
For over a decade I have brought my two Dobermans to the GMAH on N. Avenue. My late Jessie and my current Prince Harry have always been well cared for there. Never a negative issue and the staff are friendly. Plus they're close by which is great and a must. Rather than going all the way to Burlington (Williston Rd).
posted: 12/02/2022
My dog had bladder stone so they operated on her. Well they missed putting stitches in and my dog ended up at BEV for 3 days and had to have another surgery and tubes put in her belly to drain the fluid what a nightmare. Well now I believe my dog has another stone and they tell me 350.00 for a urinalysis and 450.00 for X-rays are you kidding me my dog should be getting free health care I believe. I have spoken to a lawyer and I can sue for malpractice and I think I’m going to, I highly recommend not to take your dog there if u r not rich!
posted: 11/21/2023
This place is excellent, my boyfriend and I have a small rattery and on the rare occasions that our rats get suck or injured we are confident they are in hood hands when we bring them here. It is so hard to find a good exotic vet, let alone a good one, and Green Mountain is by and far a great one. Their prices are reasonable. Last time we were there they even knocked $10 off of the exam fee because we ended up weighing our rat instead of the tech; this is not an indication of inexperience of the tech merely the squirminess of our rat. Both times that we've come it's been for emergencies and both times we were immediately admitted despite not calling ahead on one of the visits. We're so pleased with their service that when we adopt my aging grandmother's dog in May we will be bringing her here too.
posted: 01/26/2016
My son had just recently moved to North avenue, he had not acquired a vet in the area to take care of his dog. Unfortunately there was an accident, and Green mountain animal Hospital refused service.No animal veterinarian should be able to turn a way and emergency. My son's dog had an accident and was dying and the place turned him away saying he was not a customer. True he was not, but in an emergency do you not seek the closest hospital. This only shows the character of the people that work there and their love for animals. My son's dog died by the time he drove it the distance to his regular Veterinarian. Could she have lived, did two young children have to learn the pain of losing there dog.
posted: 04/20/2019
They take such good care of our pups. The vets are great and the staff is incredibly awesome. They treat your pet like they were their own pet.
posted: 08/09/2021