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Seneca Animal Hospital

4.7
2706 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA

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Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Seneca Animal Hospital

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 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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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Rachel V

Switched to Seneca Animal Hospital from Shively and am so happy I did. Really friendly and caring staff. A little bit more expensive, but so worth it for the care received and being able to make an appointment online and get right in at the appointment time. Definitely recommend. Thank you for taking such good care of our girl!

Nick Y.

I thought seriously about whether to do this bc I considered Seneca the pinnacle of Vet Care so long. I strongly recommended them to everyone. Not now. For several years I brought my dog here and there has been quite a change in Seneca - not for the better. I recently have been on a mission to find a new veterinarian due to behavior from the staff, and requested my dog’s medical records for this reason, be emailed to me. The most recent comment in my dog’s medical record stated that due to “client’s (me) behavior on the phone previously, we will no longer see them as clients.” It also said “we are willing to do a humane euthanasia if he truly thinks his dog is suffering”. Context: my dog was and continues to struggle with a serious illness as I’ve discovered. There are many things so wrong here. 1) I was never notified in any form of me being told I was no longer an allowed patient there. Not at all, no matter what Seneca says. 2) it’s simply untrue, again, no matter what Seneca says. It’s not true. I did not yell, verbally abuse, or call anyone names. I will admit I was upset on the phone but I did not personally verbally attack anyone. So what behavior precisely, are they talking about? I realize customers can be challenging but this is an instance where to anyone reading this review, needs to know that this is a case where the customer (me) is giving the honest truth. 3) How callous is it to go straight to suggesting euthanasia? That is really disturbing. Can’t care for him? Put him to sleep. That is not caring or helpful. 4) money is all the matters evidently and empathy is lacking. If the practice truly had an issue with me, I wish a manager or head veterinarian whom I’ve had the chance to know through coming here, had reached out and discussed the situation. I would have been so happy to have a discussion about it & settle it, and move on & focus on figuring my fur baby’s issue. You guys were my favorite vet ever, and I give you credit for the past positive experiences but this is unacceptable. I mean businesses make mistakes, just own it, you know? Simple stuff. So disappointed from a humane standpoint and business standpoint.

Stephanie Hoffman

We love Seneca Animal Hospital! Our nervous pup is treated with the utmost care and we feel so well taken care of here. Never once will they rush you or spare any details when it comes to the care of your pet. So kind and gentle. Thank you Seneca!

Zepley

A belated but sincere thank you to Dr Michelle Shumaker and the entire staff at Seneca Animal Hospital for the days in early July spent making certain that we received the USDA endorsed international health certificate needed to travel with our medical alert service dog to the country of Ireland. We will be flying back to the US tomorrow after a 6-week trip to Ireland that we were months in planning and both my husband and I want them to know how much we appreciated their efforts. Due to some recent changes in international health certificate requirements, there was a day or so when we were concerned that all the tight deadlines might not be met. However, due to Dr Shoemaker’s dedication, to include coming in twice on her days off, plus the meticulous and frequent tracking done by Sydney, the practice manager, we received all the necessary paperwork in time to make our flights. Front desk staff were lovely too, with Manny being very understanding with our concerns. On top of all this, we were just recently arrived to the Louisville area and thus were new clients at the clinic. Dr Shoemaker and her staff showed such professionalism and concern to us. She and her staff can be counted on to stand by her client’s and patient’s best interests in all things. We look forward to trusting her with all of Coco’s future medical needs upon our return. With gratitude, Katie, John and Coco McCoy

Anne Colebank

Every one at the clinic was polite, friendly. Visit was timely and Dr was thorough Was able to get an appointment within 2 days when I called

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