Grantline Veterinary Hospital has been honored to serve our community, providing compassionate care for your pets. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that our practice must temporarily close, effective December 22nd. The nationwide labor shortage has hit the veterinary industry hard, and we are unable to keep our hospital open without a doctor on site.

While we are actively recruiting for a new veterinarian, we cannot provide medical treatment or authorize prescription refills without a provider onsite. However, our phone lines will remain open to help you. If you need medical care in our absence, we can assist in referring you to another hospital and transferring your pet’s medical records there.

While we cannot provide a timeline for reopening at this time, we want to thank you for the trust you have placed in Grantline Veterinary Hospital over the years, and we hope to see you again soon!

When caring for your furry friend, treatment can sometimes come with a hefty price tag. If you are considering pet health insurance for your furry pal, here are some important things to consider. 

 

#1: Pet health insurance can help cover regular wellness care

You may think pet health insurance helps only with accidents, injuries, and illnesses, but a comprehensive plan can also cover wellness care. Depending on the policy you purchase, your pet’s wellness exams, vaccinations, prescriptions, and sometimes dental care can be covered. Search for the policy that provides the level of coverage you want for your four-legged friend. 

 

#2: Pet health insurance can be a literal lifesaver in an emergency

Your mischievous pup ate a sock—again. This will be the third foreign body surgery since bringing your new puppy home, and your savings account is tapped out. In these situations, pet health insurance can save your puppy’s life by covering a large portion of their bill. Emergencies, accidents, and illnesses are the most common conditions covered by pet health insurance. 

 

#3: Pet health insurance offers extended treatment options

If your pet develops a condition that will not respond to traditional medicine, pet health insurance can provide coverage for alternative therapies. For example, if your dachshund suffers from intervertebral disc disease, but their condition is not improving despite pain medication and crate rest, you can investigate other options, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and physical therapy. While insurance typically covers surgical procedures, more comprehensive plans can cover alternative therapies to provide your pet with an integrative treatment plan.

 

Have any more questions about pet health insurance? Please contact us.