Animal Medical Center
4.4 (66) 4012 S Santa Fe Ave, Chanute, KS 66720, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Medical Center
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
Absolutely grateful for their services. Worked our dog in immediately no questions asked. Got our dog diagnosed and treated same day, Royal is back to herself. All staff is friendly and caring. Thank you so much we are truly grateful.
posted: 07/25/2023
My pet was very sick and we waited until they got done visiting before they made me leave her which makes her very upset Told them she was throwing up(4 lb dog). They tested for worms which I insisted on (no worms)said she was malnourished ?! Somehow had a sore near her tail found after we got home and has not raised her tail since! She’s a Pom wouldn’t give me anything unless I paid a lot for blood tests. Already paid 116$. Useless!!
posted: 04/02/2023
I came to this vet because our regular vet does not handle orthopedic patients. The emergency response was amazing and the veterinarian who met with my husband and I was amazing. She was quick and clear and gave us specific instructions to care for our cats broken leg. We were to come EVERY Monday for 6-10 weeks to have his dressings changed and to make sure no infection was there. We were strongly advised to call if our cat started to chew his cast or tried to take it off. A week or two in we notice on Thursday that something is wrong. He’s not trying to use his broken foot anymore and he’s about ripped his cast off at the top. I call the vet right away. I’m connected with an older woman who is very short and rude with me after I explain the situation. They’re really busy this day and they tell me not to bring him. She says “I’m really busy. Do you have to bring the cat? He’s probably just uncomfortable” I’m like ok.. if you’re confident he’s fine then I’ll wait. I’m not a professional. Monday comes - they open his cast. He has an infection. When we very first came they said if he got an infection he could Lose his leg and we (my husband and I) needed to monitor him closely. She told us once before someone didn’t watch their puppy closely and it’s foot fell off - so i was determined to do EVERYTHING they said to a T. I was treated kind of poorly when I was just following the instructions provided to me. After that the infection got worse but thankfully he was able to come through and keep his leg. Overall - yes, he was fine but I wouldn’t come back here. I prefer to go somewhere that provides more compassion and care for the animals they treat as well as their owners. Not to mention the antibiotics and then the additional antibiotics added to our already really large vet bill. (Adding our cat didn’t even have to be sedated for cast change because he’s a good boy and each appointment took 15 mins or less to change his dressing and they were too busy to help)
posted: 12/08/2022
Very friendly staff. Incredibly informative as well. Sue explained everything my dog needed and would be going thru when some needed dental procedures pre admission lab work showed stage 3 kidney failure in my boy. Dr. Witt took an incredible amount of time explaining the crisis my ziggy was enduring. As a new resident to Chanute even Traces at the front desk took the time to make me and ziggy feel comfortable. I knew what to expect and will be back for follow up, with trust.
posted: 09/01/2018
I took my Great pyrenees here because she was limping. We had to leave her there and my fur baby was taken good care of. We found out she has hip dysplasia and an infected toe. They have her pain med and antibiotics. They also put her on a new food for her hip. Now she is acting like she has never felt pain a day in her life.
posted: 07/24/2022