Royer Veterinary Services
4.7 (906) 118 S Commercial St, Worthington, IN 47471, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Royer Veterinary Services
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 | 11,756 |
| 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.
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
They took very good care of my precious boy Gus. Gus ended up not making it, but it was not because they didn't try. They were very compassionate and explained things well. They also didn't compound a bad ending with a crazy bill.
posted: 08/11/2023
My dog has wicked anxiety and isn’t very friendly to strangers. The staff here are incredible and made our experience painless. They trimmed his nails and gave him his shots with no issues at all. These folks are the best!
posted: 07/29/2023
I can not praise this place enough. Living close to a larger town that has nothing for emergencies and a vet who just tells you go to Indy this vet was a LIFESAVER!!! Our dog declined rapidly and we were set to drive 1.5 hrs to Indy when we found this gem 30 mins away. We had to be there by 300 and the room was packed but WOW is all I can say. We were preparing for bad news but Dr.Rice and her amazing staff gave us better news than we expected. Our poor dog had a tick borne disease that was curable. This staff was there WAY after closing and we were not the last ones and no one was nasty or mad about it even though I am sure that’s irritating. They were patient and so very nice to us. Our dog is so much better and recovering so well. I hope you all never change your walk in policy and the price was so reasonable . You really saved us and Cash thanks you for making him better!!!! And his partner Mia also thanks you because she loves him so much.
posted: 05/15/2023
Extremely happy with the care, treatment, and over all service/experience. I am not from the area; several hours away. The first place I tried to go; because it was closer, did not take walk-ins and informed me to go here. I drove 30 minutes to this vet on July 3rd 2023 at 730am. The parking lot was already full with 8-10 people waiting in their vehicles. When I went inside there was another 10 people in the waiting room. I talked to a lady in the parking lot and let her know i wasnt from around here. She told me to go right in they will see you; she was very happy to inform me of this. Once inside I talked to a lady behind the counter she informed me to use the tablet and keyboard they had set up. She instructed me on how to use it. Info that I filled out was quick and simple. With the amount of people waiting I was hoping to be seen in 4 hours. Everyone in the lobby seemed to know each other and were very friendly. After 55 minutes of waiting; vet techs were calling people from the lobby and even going into the parking lot, I was called. I was surprised with the short wait time. After being shown into the room I talked to a vet tech to discuss why I was there. Rosie has not been eating very well since my other doxie; Ellie died in feb. The past few days what little she had eaten she had thrown up or pushed it out the other end in a non-solid form. She is now extremely thin so this was very concerning. I was going in to get anti nausea meds and some saline fluids to help with her dehydration. After the vet came in we talked about things and he got some information from my local vet. We talked and after checking rosies weight she was given a shot to help with throwing up, fluids, and some meds to take home to help with both ends. While Rosie was in the back getting things taken care of I talked to him about my other doxie to see what he would of done if he would of been my normal vet. The care he would of given Ellie would of made me happy. The price upon checking out I was extremely happy with and I was surprised. After getting home and taking a nap with Rosie she had much more energy and she responded well to meds and treatment she received. Thank you very much for helping Rosie and I. The wait time was short, the care was great, and the price was good. I would recommend this vet to anyone in the area and to anyone traveling thru. yorkie
posted: 07/04/2023
My family has been going to Royer’s for 10+ years. It’s always been for minor things.. however back in October when my 2 year old dog Sydney was rapidly declining we took her in. Things were looking very bleak for her, and Dr Royer and Rice tended to her very well. We ended up having to board her for several days to receive IVs and medication. They got her stable and thought everything was good and may be just a kidney infection rather than kidney disease. However, Dr Royer advised that if she doesn’t stay well we might want to consider sending her to Indyvet where they have a little more capabilities because he has exhausted his resources. A few days later Sydney declined even worse over night.. so we took his advice and went straight to Indyvet at 3am. There they were able to detect a very rare disease and tested her for that. Sure enough she was positive and we got an action plan in place.. This is a disease that is very hard to detect, it’s rare, and it masks itself as other things… it takes a very expensive test and equipment to diagnose. There’s no fault for a small town vet to not have it. Where Royer’s excelled here was that they took the information from the other vet, researched, and took my Sydney on. I live only a few blocks away so them willing to keep her medicine… and even bringing a new testing method into their clinic because of her. I’m forever grateful. With this new test they brought in, I hope they can help possibly identify this disease in other dogs in the future. Dr Rice has been absolutely incredible. She was the one who cared for Sydney mostly in the beginning so now I’ve learned their rotating schedule and make sure we go on a day Dr Rice is seeing patients. Sydney has a great quality of life because of the help you all have provided and will continue to provide the rest of her life.
posted: 07/21/2023