Animal Care Center
4.4 (190) 601 E 10th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Care 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
This is the place we trust to take our furry baby. We’ve been taking him here for over a year now. They’re always friendly and professional. It’s easy to get in and out. Prices are reasonable. We’ve had our dog neutered here. It went as smoothly as we hoped it would. They always love on him and give him treats. I highly recommend them with your furry family members!
posted: 04/06/2023
It was my 15yr old beagles "Izzy" 2nd time EVER needing her nails trimmed. One of her pads was infected. Not only did they make her feel calm and comfortable the whole time, she didn't even notice with their soft touch that they trimmed that nail. I was beyond words. When they treat your furr-babies as individuals and as family that doesn't only make them vets, it makes them a part of YOUR FAMILY ❤. EXCELLENT, EXPERIENCED, AND PROFESSIONAL to say the least. We r thankful to have them in our lives. XOXO
posted: 07/05/2023
If you want your animal to be laid to rest here it’s a 5 star facility. If you want your animals cared for and not laid on a heating pad for four hours to just die and then get called and recommend you putting it to sleep because it will cost $500 to hook her up to a IV and get her the fluids she needs and blood test done. The reason I brought you my cat was for you to do any means necessary to save her life. Needless to say she passed before we could get her and take her elsewhere and then want to charge my wife $35 to be able to get our cat back for not even looking at it.
posted: 08/15/2023
My male cat was having an emergency UTI and I, frankly, was a crying exhausted mess after staying up with him through the entire night. I called them as soon as they opened and despite being clearly busy they helped us out and, in my opinion, saved my boy's life. So grateful for everything these amazing people do. I'm currently several months pregnant and the idea of my cat of almost 6 years passing before he was able to meet my baby had me in a mess. Can't recommend them enough!! Was also VERY affordable compared to what we were expecting.
posted: 07/11/2023
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. They don’t care about your animals all they want is money. My dog got hit by a car and I took her here because it was the only place open that morning, they made me pay a fee of $150 before they would even take her in the biulding. They put my dog through surgery and amputated her arm. Was good for about 4 days until she started gushing blood out from her wound. Took her back and they told me one of the stitches they had put in on a blood vessel had ripped open but “she would be fine” and the amount of blood loss she had wouldn’t affect anything. all they did was bathe her afterwards and charged me $65 for a wash. Took her back home and that next morning she had bled through her wrap and was screaming in pain like I’ve never saw a dog do. We wrapped it like they told us to do and continued to bleed. Took her back in this morning and told them if they need to do surgery then go for it and I will pay whatever amount. They called me within 30mins and told me that she had lossed too much blood that they can’t operate on her Bc she’s been losing too much blood. I thought she was fine? I thought this was supposed to be alright! I thought the bath’s would help her? In my personal opinion I believe if I would’ve let her stay home after the car hit she would’ve recovered quicker and it would’ve been less painful than this. If you love your pet don’t take them here. Bc of them I have to start digging a hole in my backyard for the best dog I’ve ever had.
posted: 02/22/2023