Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital
4.6 (177) 1072 Williams Lake Rd, Evans, WA 99126, 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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Echo Ridge 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
This place is amazing an treat your animals just like family they are kind friendly and patient. They strive to give you the best care at a affordable cost.
posted: 08/19/2023
I brought my elderly Norwegian Forest Cat, Tonka, into the hospital on an emergency basis the morning of June 5, 2023. A few weeks prior, he had suddenly lost some motor control of his hind legs. However, Tonka being Tonka, he did not let that slow him down. Over a couple of weeks, he had slowly been losing his appetite until about June 1st, Tonka had stopped eating. We tried everything to entice him to eat. We were quite worried and people from here to Norway were praying for him. On March 20, 2023, my beloved Fallon, Tonka's dad, at 17 years old suddenly died in my arms. Now, it looked as though I would lose Fallon's son. My heart couldn't take another catastrophic loss. On Monday morning, June 5, I brought Tonka to Dr. MacKinnon without being able to give her specific information about what could be Tonka's trouble. Looking for clues and answers, Dr. MacKinnon ran several tests, including an ultrasound, but all results were normal. The baffling part was that Tonka was asking for food, but refused it when offered. Dr. MacKinnon suggested an anti-nausea injection and an appetite stimulus. On Tuesday morning, I dutifully gave Tonka one of four pills and a topically applied appetite stimulus that Dr. MacKinnon had sent home. This morning, Tonka ate a small breakfast but that didn't feel like a small victory; no indeed. It felt like a major breakthrough! Tuesday evening (this evening) Tonka ate a hearty supper, which made us cry with relief, but that wasn't the best part. For more than a few days prior, Tonka was very inactive, disinterested in his housemates, refused food, his eyes were dull, and nothing could get this once happy-go-lucky boy to purr. Until this evening. A miracle happened here in Malo! Tonka was tapping my legs to say he was hungry, a habit he had abandoned several days earlier. His eyes were bright again, and he was !Animated! !Interested! And wanted to eat! He followed me around as I put dishes of food out, waiting for 'his' bowl. The best part? He was purring! Purring so hard he squeaked at the end of each purr! And he's trilling again! He rolled over for his belly rubs and when I brought out the vacuum, he laid down right in my path asking to be vacuumed. Yup, my cats all love to be vacuumed! Dr. MacKinnon, Emma, and all staff that helped my wonderful Tonka that day: You are miracle workers! Thank you! My wonderful, loving, mischievous, playful, happy-go-lucky boy is back! You took a shot in the dark with the anti-nausea and appetite stimulus. It was a well placed shot; your instincts were spot on! Thank you for bringing ForteFlora to my attention, Dr. MacKinnon. Fallon was getting it once a day for years. Why I didn't equate that over to Tonka for his 'drips', I don't know. Maybe a mental block because it was 'Fallon's'? I'm still deeply grieving him. Tonka received a dose this morning and tonight, he had noticeable improvement. Most gratefully, Annie and Tonka Davenport
posted: 06/06/2023
My cat was sick a lot the last year I took him in at least 3 times and the owner just gave him steroids and never did blood work. He got sick again recently and we saw Dr. Barker this time and she immediately did blood test and Xrays. Turns out he had Leukemia had an enlarged spleen and no oxygen in his blood and he was suffering the past year and we had no idea why until that day so we euthanized him. Very upset we didn't find this out sooner because the previous vet didn't look into it but I'm so thankful for Dr. Barker she was very nice and caring about our situation. If you go here I highly recommend seeing Dr. Barker.
posted: 02/26/2023
Dr. Mac and crew are great! Our big guy hates his feet touched and they got his nails trimmed!
posted: 07/21/2023
They are so caring and so sweet of your animals. we had to put our pet down and they treated her with such dignity and love.
posted: 06/30/2022