Auburn Animal Clinic

4.2 (347)
2515 Auburn St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Auburn 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:

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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Keaton Payne

Very friendly staff, A+ Doc, and modest pricing. Brought my bunny in with a teary eye and ended up having an ear infection. She showed signs of GI stasis throughout treatment and Auburn kept her for multiple days to monitor her and take great care of her. She has since been doing great, and she and I are thankful 🥳

posted: 08/09/2024

Connie Wenger

Absolutely wonderful clinic to help with your scaled and furry friends. I highly recommend them to anyone with reptiles, they will take care of your babies like their own. All the Atwood center reptiles thank you all for your service and help. 😊❤️

posted: 04/23/2024

Nancy S. White

I brought in a cat I had just adopted. Before I adopted her, she had gone here for a lot of work done teeth needing pulling, spaying, rabies shots & respiratory problems. Her check up went great and I will be taking my dog there now.

posted: 09/20/2024

Nessie J (Wednesday Addams)

Went to a vet in Freeport IL. He told me that my very sick cat had FIP, said there was no cure for it, refused to do any tests and sent me home. (He also was rough with her and I think she got sick from the Freeport place cus no one cleaned anything there, I kid you not it was FILTHY) I refused to accept that's what it was and took her to Auburn animal clinic to Dr Holm (recommended by a friend's mom) for a second opinion. Dr Holm and aswell as her staff are amazing! The place is clean, and She treated my Lydia baby as if she was her own, had me calling everyday with updates (her concern aswell as straight and to-the-point way of saying things instantly won me over), and in essence, saved her life. As I had suspected the 1st vet in Freeport was not only wrong, but only cheap cuz he rushes pets in and out, throws meds at them, and doesn't care to do any tests!! That cats my world, Thank you to Dr holm, you're now officially my go-to vet for all my babies needs. She's doing better, and doesnt have FIP, thank you for your reassurance and for being willing to do tests and even for telling me that there IS a cure for FIP , if that's what it was. Not only do these people care about your pets, they're affordable and educated. I recommend them to all of my family and friends. And to the people complaining about the area, why does it matter? They're here to care for your pets. They expect payment upfront because I'm sure people have ruined financing options in the past. They ARE NOT all about the money, as some judgemental people are saying. They do truly care about your pets at Auburn. I can attest to that...even if my kitties still have a cold, Lydia isn't knocking at deaths door anymore, and is playing again and doing so much better!! Will have to reach back out to the vet if they get sicker though. (She recommended something to help boost their immune systems.) Dr Holm rocks!!

posted: 08/12/2024

Danielle Zamudio

This place is horrible. Maybe they might be knowledgeable with dogs and cats but I took my guniea pig here a couple years ago for a UTI. He was given antibiotics and was doing well with that. But they said they had did an xray and it showed that he had stones and needed surgery. So thinking that this was true, I scheduled the surgery. The day of surgery, they did not call me til 9:00 pm to tell me he was doing well and the surgery went well but he actually never had stones. So basically they opened him for nothing. They wanted to observe him over night even though there is no 24 hr staff. The next morning I get a call that he passed and they didn't know why. I still had to pay over $1000 for the surgery and the Dr. Said she wanted to do a biopsy and took some samples of his liver and lungs because they looked "funny" and she said she would let me know the results. Well, she never called with the results. But at that point what did it matter. They killed him anyway.

posted: 10/09/2024