Wellness & Preventative Care - Vet in Bellingham

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Simple, affordable, recommended care plans starting at just $40/month.

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Wellness, or preventative, care for your pet means they live longer, healthier lives. Regular exams and health screenings allow your veterinary team to identify potential issues before they become larger problems.

If you’ve recently adopted or purchased a pet, we encourage you to book an appointment for their first examination as soon as possible. Younger animals are especially vulnerable to illness, and a wellness plan allows us to make sure they have the vaccinations they need, reassure you of their health, and give us a starting point for their medical records.

Why wellness?

“Wellness care is being proactive in preventing the preventable and setting our pets up for a long and healthy life. The wellness plans were built to provide what is medically ideal while financially making sense.”

– Dr. VanWinkle (Medical Director)

Why are Essential Wellness Plans good for most pets?

We crafted our Essential Wellness Plans based on the latest preventative medical recommendations for dogs and cats of all ages. The customization of the plan lets you work with your veterinarian to create a care guide to that best serves your pet’s unique needs. Essential Wellness Plans allow you to comply with veterinary recommendations without the need to pay up front in one lump sum.

The truth is that pets age much faster than we do, and they tend to hide symptoms of illness and injury as a matter of instinct. You, along with our veterinary care team, have to be their advocates to identify any concerns that your pet cannot tell you about, before they become problems. With our Essential Wellness Plans we encourage you to be proactive with us.

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Essential Wellness Plans

Why choose Essential Wellness plans?

Better quality of life and longevity

Wellness plans offer regular preventive care that enhance your pet’s quality of life through early detection and intervention of potentially serious diseases.

Easier financial planning for your pet’s care

Our Essential Wellness Plans bundle 12 months of preventative medicine into easily manageable monthly payments, at a discounted rate, making budgeting for your pet’s care easier.

Tailored to your pet

Your vet will customize the plan to your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle. Our wellness plans can include a wide range of services, including, vaccinations, medications, and dental care.

Essential Wellness Plans vs Pet Insurance

Discover the benefits of essential wellness plans and pet insurance

Essential Wellness Plans Benefits:

Includes bundle of essential wellness care services for your pet
One base price regardless of breed or pre-existing conditions
Fixed low monthly price for a set bundle of services
No deductibles, co-pays, or set up fees

Pet Insurance Benefits:

Generally, only covers treatments for illness and injury
Fees vary depending on the pet’s breed and age
Requires co-pay and/or deductibles
Only provides coverage after the deductible is met

What is included in the wellness plans?

Comprehensive Exams

Nose to tail evaluation of the teeth, skin, joints, heart, lungs, and more.

Routinely Recommended Vaccinations

Help protect your pet against common illnesses and diseases with annual vaccinations.

Diagnostic Testing

Your pet can’t tell us when something is wrong. Routine bloodwork is critical to detecting potential concerns before they become major issues.

Flea, Tick, and Parasite Preventatives

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworm, and the most common internal parasites with monthly preventative medication.

And More..

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FAQs

What if my pet gets sick, but is already on an Essential Wellness Plan, is it covered?

Pets, just like people, can get sick. With the Essential Wellness Plans you get a discount on sick visits, as many times as you need throughout the year. We want to be you and your pets care team when they are both well and sick.

How do I sign up for an Essential Wellness Plan?

Because these plans are designed to be customized to your pet’s needs, please make a wellness appointment with our team. Your veterinarian will walk you through the plan and answer any questions you may have. At the end of your appointment, you will have the opportunity to sign up for an Essential Wellness Plan and redeem applicable services that were used during your appointment.
Please give us a call at 360-647-1980 or book online here.

What happens once I sign up?

Once you sign up, you’ll have access to our pet parent portal which will let you know which Essential Wellness Plan services you have redeemed and left to redeem in that period. Here you can also find medical records and upcoming appointments. We’ll be sure to remind you when your furry family member is due for more care.
When you come in for an appointment as an Essential Wellness Plan member, our team will review any medical recommendations for your pet, some may not be in the plan depending on your pet’s needs. You will not be charged for any services that are covered by the plan, but may have additional cost depending on services rendered.

We recommend yearly dental cleaning, in most healthy adult pets, to prevent serious dental disease. During a routine dental procedure, full mouth xrays are obtained, along with a deep cleaning, beneath the gums as well, so that the veterinarian can identify potential problems. Unfortunately, many pet parents don’t pay attention to realize trouble is brewing in their pet’s mouth until symptoms are present. These symptoms can range from they’re forced to do so by terrible breath and mild drooling to more serious issues such as swelling on the face. At that point Once symptoms are noticeable there is a potential that more invasive procedures will be needed to correct the issue, such as extractions or oral surgery. Just like humans, if the periodontal disease is very advanced, bacteria may have already can spread to internal organs, causing serious illness and perhaps even shortening the life of your pet.

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