Dr. Tim O'Rourke
4.8 (22) 1005 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 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: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dr. Tim O'Rourke
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
Saw us when no one else could for our new fur momma. She tore a little when she gave birth.. Then again with one of the farms mamma kitties. Simple issues but the care WAS needed. Prices were far better than any I've seen in the area. If you need a vet, I highly recommend. Staff are kind and just the right amount of care, nothing silly, and all heart.
posted: 07/08/2023
These folks are absolutely wonderful, the only vet I take my animals ❤!! God bless 🙏 these folks!!
posted: 04/03/2023
These are the sweetest girls I have had the pleasure of taking my fur baby to. I took my beloved Mr Big to this vet because I had seen dr O'Rourke in the MSVL. Office he had when I was a kid. He was a wonderful vet So I could only imagine that he would pass the baton to great people. I had to put my sweet boy to sleep do to terrible mouth cancer. They were so understanding, helpful & compassionate. Thank you for helping our family thru this stuff part of having a pet.
posted: 04/15/2022
Absolutely the best vet I've taken my pets to. Wish I'd known of him sooner. He was very caring with my animals and with my partner and I when we had to put our cat down. We opted to cremate her and they sent us home with a beautiful urn with her ashes. They also had taken an imprint of her paw and sent us a plaque with her prints on them along with a card expressing their sympathies. It was a terrible thing but was made better by their caring. I also brought my dog in after that and Dr. O'Rourke removed a large cancerous lump from his neck. He did an exceptional job! I am eternally grateful for the services received from this office!
posted: 01/03/2019
I've been taking my dogs to Dr. O'Rourke since the 1980's and he's always taken excellent care of them. It took a few tries to get my pups.foot taken care of this.time but with persistence from me and excellent care from the staff he's back to his happy crazy self. Thank you very much to Dr. O'Rourke and his staff
posted: 01/10/2018
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