Northlake Veterinary Surgery
4.9 (178) 935 Montreal Rd E, Clarkston, GA 30021, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Northlake Veterinary Surgery
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Eddie just had his TPLO surgery at Northlake and they were absolutely amazing!! Eddie is a reactive dog and very particular about being poked and prodded. The staff at Northlake went above and beyond to create a plan for this to be the best possible experience for Eddie from intake to discharge. They made sure we knew they wanted this to be as calm as possible for Eddie to make sure he doesn’t think the vet is a scary place. He’s 3 days post op and recovering so well!! They know what they’re doing!
posted: 08/19/2023
Our girl, Aurora, 'Graduated' today from her TPLO surgery. She is happily running and playing again. Dr Coleman was everything you could hope for - skilled, detailed and very caring. All the staff were professional and kind from beginning to end and they all work smoothly together. While I hope we never have to see them again, if any of my dogs need orthopedic surgery, I know where we'll go. Thank you NVS !
posted: 08/03/2023
We are currently sitting at 4 days post op on Winnie's double TPLO surgery. Norhlake has been nothing but great to us! They respond immediately to any questions and have been available at all times. Her surgeon, Dr. Coarse has been very helpful in explaining things thoroughly and calmly at every step. She is now up and slowly able to walk around the backyard on her own. She is not whimpering in pain and has started to get some of her personality back! Cannot reccomend this team enough from what I've seen!
posted: 06/18/2023
Incredibly grateful for this team. My little girl, a mixed breed who is five, needed ACL surgery. A coworker recommended Dr. Kevin. Azra (hope I’m spelling that correctly), Dr. Kevin, Nurse Katie, and Rob were extremely kind/attentive. They answered my questions/concerns every step of the way (I was stressed out). We went in for our two month check up and my Sophīa is doing great! Thank you.
posted: 09/27/2023
Compassionate, kind, and highly skilled. My dog tore her CCL and needed TPLO surgery. Finding out your beloved pet needs surgery is scary, but everyone at Northlake is extremely thorough and warm. Dr. Corse did a wonderful job of explaining the procedure and responding to my concerns and questions. Being able to reach out after surgery, either through the office or the after-hours line, really decreased my anxiety about the intensive healing process. My pup is now 3 months out and everything has been healing great. She is getting back to her regular routine and, most importantly, her quality of life has improved exponentially. To everyone at NVS... thank you from the bottom of my heart! Edit: We’re now about 1 year out from the surgery and my pup has healed wonderfully. You’d never know that she had ever torn her CCL, she’s back to bouncing, hiking, and running just like she used to. I’m so pleased with the quality of her care and will always be grateful to this clinic for increasing her quality of life tenfold.
posted: 05/09/2023