Animal Emergency Clinic

3.5 (105)
821 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at Animal Emergency 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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Bobbi Kindred

I was absolutely devastated when our boy took a turn for the worse and needed help crossing over Rainbow Bridge. The staff at the ER Vet could not have been more comforting, caring and compassionate. They allowed us to take our time in the process and I could not have asked for a better team to help us with such a difficult decision. I would recommend them a million times over!

posted: 07/12/2023

Yvonne Mace

If I had anywhere else to go I would have. They were more concerned about paperwork than seeing my dog. When they finally got to my dog I was told that he had bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus) and did I want to save him? I immediately told them yes. I was told that they could pull everyone off what they were doing to do the surgery, like it was an inconvenience to try to save him. Then when the surgery was done and it was time to take him to my vet, I kept asking if he was in pain because of the way he kept drawing in and they said it was probably the gas. Which is part of the reason for the bloat ( only my research on the web) Again it was more important to do clean up to go home than make my dog comfortable. When I got to my vet they had to do another procedure to relive the gas, my vet never would say that they missed something but they said they would really like to open him back up to see what was going on, but he would not make it through another surgery. I lost my dog and I think if they would have cared more about him then the paperwork and whatever was going on he might still be with us today. And on top of that I got another bill 3 weeks later that I guess they missed a charge.

posted: 09/09/2023

Shannen Gillespie

I visited this facility to euthanize my older dog due to health issues. Thankfully they were not too busy at the time and I was able to get in quickly. As soon as I walked in the door, I was given a room and staff was there to check me in. They walked me through the procedure and their options for aftercare. Everyone was incredibly patient and compassionate. This was a rough experience for me and they were so gracious with their services during a difficult time.

posted: 09/04/2023

Colleen Olson

Thank you for saving my mom's pet's life. What a great resource to have on weekends/evenings if your regular vet is unavailable. They did a great job communicating updates while he was there. Yes it is more expensive than the regular vet but it was worth it.

posted: 07/03/2023

Cari Smith

I am so disappointed in this place! My dog had a 105 temp, ran all kinds of expensive blood work x-rays just to say everything looks normal and they don't know what has caused the problem. I told them about some problems with her ears and could it possible be that but they said no it couldn't be that. Only for me to take her to her regular vet all to find out she has severe ear infections and that was the cause of her fever. They charged me so much money for them to do absolutely nothing to help my fur baby! They should be ashamed

posted: 08/14/2023