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Lake County Veterinary Clinics, PLLC

4.5
557 Scenic Dr, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Two Harbors, Minnesota 2024

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 Lake County Veterinary Clinics, PLLC

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 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
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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Colette Wolfe-Dickmeyer

Deepest appreciation and respect to Dr. Brown, Juliyana Lebsach and the team at Lake County Vet. Friday night, 5:00 we had an emergency with our much loved Yellow lab, Venus. Dr. Brown found a twisted bladder-an extremely rare and life-threatening condition. She IMMEDIATELY conducted life-saving surgery and treated her as her own. In todays world, it’s rare to such a level of care and excellence. Thank you. Colette and Gary Wolf Den Retrievers Duluth, Mn

Rachel Stolzman

Absolutely recommend Lake County Vet. They truly care for your pet. My dog has had a few surgeries and Dr Brown and all the staff have always ensured she is well cared for. They’ve always been very adaptable and reachable for all questions and concerns. If you needing a new vet, I highly encourage you to give them a call!

Michele Lemire

I brought my pup in for a tumor in her mouth and one on her back. They were not experienced to deal with either but ran up a $3000 bill and did not address the issue. They cleaned her teeth pulled two teeth and ran a biopsy. Hardly worth $1000 let alone what they charged. After bringing me down this rabbit hole thinking they were helping my pup it was clear they were not at all experienced to deal with this complicated surgery and Dr Brown had to consult her college professor as I found out she had fairly recently graduated. They should have told me from the start they were not experienced to handle the issues Jayda had and referred me elsewhere. I had to go to another vet and have the tumors removed for only $734. Beware of their complicated and padded estimates and the way they cunningly convince you they are going to do this or that and are there to help. When I picked my dog up she was over medicated for days and it was a horrible experience all the way around. I will be making a formal complaint to the State Veterinary Board. The mistakes made by this vet cost my pup further pain and suffering as it grew by the time we were able to get to a competent Vet and have the issue remedied. If you have had a similar experience with this clinic contact me on Facebook I will be posting. “Justice for Jayda” post and will be rounding up others who have been taken advantage of by this clinic. It is completely immoral to use our beloved animals in this manner.

Alexandra Richmond

My male cat was diagnosed with a UTI after I discovered multiple urinations that had a red tinge. I brought him in time after time to this vet and they continued to give him pain meds and antibiotics. I spent THOUSANDS of dollars and several months as nothing was helping, as he continued to show different symptoms. They just kept pushing pain meds on me. One night, I had to take him to the afterhours emergency vet in Duluth as this vet was closed and he was unable to urinate (again). The vet on staff took one look at him and said we needed to look further into this and hooked him up to an ultrasound. He immediately saw a huge tumor on my cat's bladder, and I had to put him to sleep that night as it was incurable. Lake County Vet Clinic misdiagnosed him for months and never told me that they did not have an ultrasound machine at their clinic. They could have spotted this cancer immediately and my cat would not have had to go through such painful last months, not to mention the $5000 I spend for an inaccurate diagnosis. The money isn't an issue, the fact that they didn't tell me they didn't have the equipment to make the cancer diagnosis is malpractice.

Melissa Plonis

Dr Brown went above and beyond our expectations and helped us make sure our pet had the best care available

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