Big Creek Veterinary Services
4.3 (29) 2807 US-183 BYP, Hays, KS 67601, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Big Creek 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
We took our dog we recently adopted from the shelter for a spay, heart worm test, and two vaccines. The staff was incredibly kind, respectful, helpful and reassuring. They broke down the information in a way that was easy to understand. Our dog was in great hands and the services were super affordable and done well. They kept our dog overnight following the spay for observation, which was greatly appreciated. I will always come here to have my dog well cared for at an affordable cost. Thank you Big Creek!
posted: 08/02/2023
I really like this place and have taken pets here for years. Today Brandon helped with my pet rabbit's tooth and trimmed his claws. The whole staff was so kind and fun to be around while we were waiting on our fur baby to get done. My dog has been watched here several time while I am out of town also and they are so good at keeping her up on her vaccinations when she is there, if needed! Prices beat other vets and its good to know it's such a trustful place also!
posted: 07/12/2023
Dr. Weidenhaft and his staff are so compassionate and committed to providing the best of care. We had a malnourishment cat show up at our house and went into the clinic at the last minute. Dr. Brandon and staff were so kind, taking the time to explain what needed to be done. I highly recommend taking your animals here as they will certainly get the best of care!
posted: 11/17/2022
Big Creek was more than willing to serve my small, semi-exotic pet (I raise fancy mice) which isn't something you can say for lots of vets, so I'm very grateful to have them in the area. The front desk staff and the vet (Brandon, I believe) were very kind and inquisitive during my visit, and service was quick and affordable.
posted: 11/21/2022
A friendly place but when I got Tezzeret's (a cat and my A number one) ear drained he had to have surgery and stitches. I was told they would desolve in 9 days to two weeks. After the second week I was told (over the phone since I moved to KC) to wait another week knowing they were not going to devolve just by looking at them and in the end I ended up taking them out myself. Great courteous staff but they weren't able to give me a straight forward answer proving that the staff is uneducated in vrtranairy services. My Boy means the world to me so this is unacceptable for a practice to not have well trained personnel to ensure our fur babies well being. Also as a result my boy has a limp ear due to this negligence. I should have known better than not to go to my go to vet but I wanted to get this done before my move to KC. Big Creek Vetranay let me down and I will not be recommending them at any time.
posted: 10/27/2022
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