Haigh Veterinary Hospital Inc

4.4 (226)
81 SE Walker Park Rd, Shelton, WA 98584, USA

Hours:

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 Haigh Veterinary Hospital Inc

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Pacific Northwest Guy

Outstanding staff and Dr Haigh showed genuine care and concern for my cat, Tinkerbell!

posted: 09/14/2023

Katrina Thiessen

Simply the best!! Love Kathy and her husband, they are very knowledgeable, their staff is amazing, kind and accommodating and their price point is very reasonable. If you need a chicken necropsy this is the place. When we had to euthanize our 16 year old cat they managed to squeeze us in same day, when everyone in Olympia, even emergency vets were full. We love this vet office so much, always worth the drive!

posted: 03/28/2023

jason barnett

Love them just down good animal people I take all my pets in from the house hold to the farm I'd recommend them to anyone

posted: 08/31/2023

John Schwartz

I took My Yellow Lab Sasha in for Our first visit for a well pet check up, a few weeks ago few weeks ago. Less than a week later they literally saved Sasha's life when She ate some salmon at the river and developed salmon poisoning...😒💔😭 Salmon poisoning is quite serious, She was Very Sick...💔💔💔🐶🐾 The Kind, Compassionate staff at Haigh evaluated Her, and treated Her with anti nausea and antibiotic meds, they also sent us home with some canned dog food and some probiotic powder also. She was deathly ill for a couple of days, then not Her usual perky self for a few more days. She seems to have recovered completely now...🐾🐶🌈🎉💥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ We moved to this area in the spring, and could Not Be Happier with the care Sasha has received here. A Huge Thank You to Haigh's pleasant and professional Staff.🐾🐶❤❤❤

posted: 10/16/2021

Erin Campbell

Have had several experiences with this vet that left me realizing they are not caring and supporting. Are there good caring doctors that care about people in their county anymore? I called because my dog had been laboring all day. We had never had puppies and we had no idea what we were doing. I called Haigh to ask them about getting seen. They just said go to an emergency vet we are closing and hung up immediately on me. I did call them back leave a message with how upset I was. My dog and puppies almost died that day and we did lose a puppy because of it being under duress. I was so upset!! My second interaction was this week when I called once again because my car was so I’ll. I called the receptionist to just ask if we could be seen. Her response, “ nope we are booked to mid- December.” And hung up on me! WHAT IN THE WORLD?? What happened to care in compassion in this industry? And why are we still following COVID RESTRICTIONS??!? I will never go back!

posted: 11/23/2022