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VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital

4.6 (164)

2917 Old U.S. 231, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Lafayette, Indiana 2024

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 – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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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.

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Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

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Reviews from Google

Amanda Scheurich

Is there a character limit on this? I can not say enough about how amazing my experiences have been at paw prints. I was first introduced when taking care of my mom's dog who came down with pneumonia while she was out of town. They impressed me so much with their no hassle, fast response, genuinely caring experience that I decided to switch my two cats over. Over the past few months we have been there a LOT with routine check ups, neutering, medical emergency and then a month old new addition. Every time we go I have such thoughtful service. Dr. Beckner is my go to gal, but I am equally impressed with Dr. Bunton and Dr. K when they have stepped in when Dr. Beckner has not been available. Just an all around AMAZING group of people! Have not had one single regret in making the change because of them a have 3 healthy good lookin' boys :)

posted: 08/28/2019

Andy Lee

great experiences with the vets here — keeps us coming back! however, definitely not a low-cost clinic. also, they lost my pet’s files on multiple occasions leading to me having to bring him in and adding unnecessary costs

posted: 04/05/2022

Michael Miller

Wonderful Dr & staff. New to area & couldn't ask for a better place. It is the best place I've ever taken my dog. From Indy to Crown Point & all the way down to SC. Very knowledgeable, respectful & a clean environment. Answered every question or concern I had & some. My best friend & I thank you all very much! 😊🐶

posted: 08/26/2022

Pamela Schwendener

I have taken several pets to this vet since I move here in 2005. However, since the vet I normally saw left the clinic the techs and vet staff just hasn't been the same. I have taken my 2 year old dog to this location for every visit and today they couldn't do any thing with him and now I have to reschedule a visit just so that they can exam him. He is a gentle giant and loves people but the Vet didn't even take the time to let him great her before she started in on the exam. I think this vet needs to watch DrTom83 from Tik Tok they might learn a few things. Patience goes a long way to earn the trust of a patient. Bed-side manor is very lacking and just wish they would take the time to get to know the pet verse drugging them and muzzling them.

posted: 06/15/2022

Jannet McCutchan

I don't know that I'll ever be able to thank Paw Prints enough for the care they've given my pets over the years, but I'll start by making sure everyone knows how amazing they are! The entire staff is knowledgeable, professional and take the time to explain procedures in detail and make sure no question goes unanswered. They've seen my pets through various ailments and I've never had a bad experience. Any time I call I know I'll be taken care of. I think at this point I've met every doctor in the clinic and I love them all, but Dr. K stands out for her unwavering compassion and patience when I had to say goodbye to my cat of 18 years and for the amazing care she's given my pup through orthopedic surgery. Thank you all for the work you do! I don't know where we would be without you!

posted: 03/26/2021

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