Valley Veterinary Hospital
4.6 (204) 2090 Vantage Hwy, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Valley 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
My family has been going to this vet for some time now. After a bad eye injury they set my soul to ease, I took him to a vet in Post Falls Idaho. They said he was already blind in his bad eye and it may have to be removed, since I was not in town,I chose to wait until I returned to Ellensburg. And thank God I did, it ends up he can see out of the bad eye and it will stay where God put it. Thank you to all of the folks at Valley Vet for helping me with my little buddy. He's only 13 weeks old.
posted: 08/11/2023
Our family has used Valley Vet/Cascade Veterinary for over 20 years. We have always had multiple dogs and horses. Never once have I ever questioned any practice, policy or service provided. The staff is top notch and very capable. If you're willing to be calm, listen, ask questions and work *with* their vets and veterinary staff, you'll be 100% satisfied with Valley Vet. Thank you for all that you've done for our animals over the years! You're appreciated!
posted: 05/08/2023
So impressed with Dr, Waltzer. Our family milk cow had a bum hip we called for a same day appointment. Dr. Had so much knowledge and help for cow, it’s hard to find help for our milk cow but they did it! Thank you
posted: 08/11/2023
My frustration with Valley Vet is strictly from an ethical point. I got a kitten from the humane society but he still needed a rabies shot once he was old enough. I made the establish care visit because it’s required for the shot. This I totally understand however they also gave him another vaccination that needs a booster in 3 weeks. When I went to make the appointment for 3 weeks out they told me I had to see the doctor again because it’s their policy to give my cat a physical 2 times before they will give a shot without a doc visit. This makes no sense to me and so I called other local vets. The other vets said this isn’t their policy and that it doesn’t make sense to make someone do a second physical 3 weeks later in order to get the booster. The fact that all our other vets do not agree with nor understand this it feels like they are just trying to make more money. This makes it so I feel like I can’t trust them to do what’s best for my pet if they are trying to make more money. If they will do that then I don’t know if I’m overpaying for medications and procedures too. When I told them that this bothered me they seemed irritated and told me that that is there policy and that it ensures quality of care for my pet and that if I didn’t value quality of care for my pet then I don’t have to be seen there. There is a reason they are the only vet accepting new patients. I recommend comparing prices and practices with other vets…wish I had done that first.
posted: 04/13/2023
The vet and tech that took care of my dog were amazing. Shiva is usually very nervous and tense when it comes to vet visits but I watched her roll over for belly pets from them a couple of times and she went right up to the vet for a kiss which is unlike her in a vet setting. That tells me she was comfortable with them. I was very pleased with the care we got from this team this weekend.
posted: 03/07/2023
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