St. Charles Veterinary Clinic

4.3 (75)
530 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at St. Charles Veterinary 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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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Wendy Shure

I wish I could give a higher rating, and I suspect I may be able to in the future, but for now, I'm just not super impressed. Front desk staff needs an attitude adjustment. Maybe working with people just isn't their thing? Prices are very high. That said, I believe the care is good and my pup is well taken care of.

posted: 09/27/2023

Carolyn Gange

After rescuing my dog 10 years ago, I took her to SCVC. She was a rescue from a kill shelter in Kentucky - getting her fully socialized and normal was a process. I remember my first visit was with a Vet that is no longer there, but he was visually uneasy with my dog (who just barked and coward). I thought that was odd. Years later, she required surgery, and Dr. Miles was amazing. As time went on my dog calmed and was always good at the vet. So I stayed with them for about 6 years. But I finally left because every time I came in, the same women at the front desk acted like it was my first time. There was zero recognition or familiar greeting. Every time I came I saw a new vet. There was zero continuity. It felt impersonal and transactional and I have since found another local vet that is much better with far more personalized, caring service.

posted: 09/19/2023

Jon Murden

This place is completely rude. I'm asking about a life saving drug for my dog and they hang up on me because I push back. When I ask to speak to the practice manager or a vet, the receptionist hung up on me. Don't call them. Don't bring your pet there. They are only about money. Based on the response left what I’m being told is because I didn’t accept their receptionists poor service that makes me belligerent. Because I didn’t just say ok and allow her/him to treat me any way they want to it makes it my fault. Never accepting responsibility for how their employee behaved or spoke to me. A classic profit hunting business. Always blame the customer and never accept responsibility. If you’re goal is to spend money great business. If you’re goal is to save your pet and not just take however they treat you. Move along. All they want is your money.

posted: 08/22/2023

Joy Weidling

These Veterinarian's are highly responsive and available to their pet patients! I switched my dogs care here and have not been disappointed.

posted: 08/31/2023

Nicole Cook

We have been bringing our little Pomeranian here for her entire 10 years of life and find all of the vets to be very friendly, personable, and helpful. The emergency vet attached is also comforting to know that if we have a problem after hours we can always go there to get help.

posted: 04/03/2023