The Animal Clinic
4.4 (120) 1735 McPherson Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at The Animal Clinic
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 | 11,713 |
| 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 |
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
At one point and time a 5 star they would had gotten! As I have a 14+ year old dog and he is really on hospice care. A tumor growing from his heat ( found when I lived in Virginia in Jan 2021). November 2021 my wonderful vet I was given at The Animal Clinic, also discovered he was also in congestive heart failure. I felt I was able to take my boy to see her when I question myself on his life. He is in no pain, and mentally he is sound which makes it hard. I called in December for a medication refill only to find out my vet is no longer there. Well it was important that I find her as I don’t want to change Doctors at this short time in his life. I found her and I would make the drive to keep my boys vet the same in his final days. I am however UNABLE to do so as, The Animal Clinic will NOT sign a note to approve for me to take him there. She has bought a vet office and there is a no compete clause in her exit contract and without them signing off for me to take him there she is unable to see us. Sadly for The Animal Clinic I will always have animals but I will not be going back there. So now I am having to find a new vet this late in his care, the one thing I wanted to avoid because they wouldn’t help us. I want a veterinarian that has compassion something I feel they lack and do what’s right by the animal. The vet that left told me there were good veterinarians there they would care for him, to me if I have to change vets I am changing companies.
posted: 01/26/2023
Our vet has been amazing with our pupperoos. We recently went on vacation and had to board our boys. (Something most vet clinics don't do) The called us twice with concerns they had for their well-being. Not eating* grumpiness* but also had solutions to recommend/ ask permission. I wish we could've took them with us but knowing they were well taken care of put our minds at ease.
posted: 10/11/2022
I called tocheck prices to get my dog fixed. They do not give any information on prices over the phone. They make you make an appointment with a $50 deposit that goes towards the pet exam. They informed me that it would be $700.00. When I told them I'm not paying that I'll just take my deposit back. The lady got rude and said "You don't get your money back that deposit you paid was for your office visit". My response... no the deposit was for an exam that you never did on my dog. So needless to say them people are over charging and Rude. Thanks for wasting my time when you could of given me a estimated price so neither one of are times where wasted.
posted: 05/25/2023
Great people to work with, all are very friendly, Buddy gets great care, they do their best to work him in, if an emergency, and always call back and check on him. Thank you
posted: 07/14/2023
Did not care for the girl my dog seen this time, the one he usually sees I loved. Sorry you are connected to Glenwood one and yes my dog has been to you but as of last vist in July never ever again... Glenwood one seems way different caring Council one related opposite, I don't know if people changed but never will I recommend your service!
posted: 09/26/2023
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