Tieton Drive Animal Clinic

4.6 (491)
3901 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98902, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Tieton Drive Animal Clinic

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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four to raise

I recently went in for the first time and the doctor was very nice and had compassion. Unfortunately we had to put put our cat down. The process was fast and the doctor walked us threw the whole process to make sure we were aware. I appreciate everything except having to carry our deceased cat out to the front desk to make our payment as we were crying. I wish they could have let us make the payment in the room and have us exit the door in the room privately. Rest easy little guy.

posted: 06/27/2023

Tara Jacobsen

Thank you so much for helping rugar . They took care of us from the moment they answered my call for help. I will forever be grateful to these wonderful ladies. He is recovering well. Wants so bad to play but don't worry we're keeping him calm and loved on till he's all healed. I could never thank you enough. This is the only place that was willing to help us and not take every penny on my back account. The true meaning of selfless!!!

posted: 05/08/2023

Alyssa Mook

We had an emergency come up with our dog while our regular vet was on vacation. No questions asked they saw her same day and were SO KIND! We have absolutely found our secondary vet. They were incredible.

posted: 08/10/2023

Kris Larson

Because my Veterinarian clinic was closed due to a fire I contacted Tieton Drive emergency clinic for an appointment for my sick fur baby. The receptionist, Ashley, was amazing and so helpful. I was able to get Cooper in within a half hour after my call. Dr. Cambra was so knowledgeable and explained the X-ray in a way that I could understand and the medication needed. I am so Grateful for the caring staff and how quickly Cooper is getting better. Thank you!

posted: 08/04/2023

C. G.

I bring my 3 cats here. Bringing a cat to the vet is never fun, but they make the experience as painless as they can. Front desk is always polite, and they're pretty much always on-time (albeit, I tend to schedule with my cats early in the morning). One kitty has a long-term snotty nose that hasn't responded to much of any treatment (and she might just have it for life), but they've kept trying. The veterinarians are knowledgeable, and they've taken phone calls to explain lab results and treatment options. I've interacted with multiple vets here, over the years, and I trust them to make good decisions for my pets and to help me make informed treatment options, too. The waiting room is big, and it does echo a bit, which might spook some pets, but as I said: they typically don't make you wait there for long. Because the room is so big, I also don't feel crowded by others, either, and there is plenty of seating. Not sure how they could stop the echoing beyond installing something on the walls (fabric? sound-proofing? I don't know), but it's not a major issue. They have a few people at reception, and I think those poor people might be run a bit ragged. Every time I come in, they're going at 100% answering phones, running back for meds, or checking pets in or out. They could probably use an extra person for phone-answering alone, and their continually pleasant attitudes has probably earned them all a raise several times over. Please take note of the time of this review, as I know business personnel can change over time--but this has been true for as long as I've been going here (around 4 years).

posted: 06/14/2023