Wills Animal Hospital

4.7 (375)
3030 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Wills Animal Hospital

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Crystal Ritter (Crys)

We had an emergency with our four month old puppy. After one vet didn't answer, and the other told us they were going to lunch, Wills answered. We rushed her there and they did everything they could for her and comforted us in the horrible time. Though my heart is broken over the loss of my baby, I will forever be grateful for them answering the phone and doing everything they could for our precious girl.

posted: 06/20/2023

D Wedding

My family had an emergency with our older Boxer, Trixie, 11 years old. After examination it was determined that she wouldn't make it thru the night. The Doctor was very professional and has an enormous heart for animals. She did such an amazing job with our family and our furbaby. It was her time to go, but we will always remember the love and care that was genuinely shown towards us.

posted: 05/04/2023

Cody Underwood

Our 3 month old Beagle puppy, Charlie, got very sick with vomiting and diarrhea and was seen by Dr. Isaac Daniel on Friday 9/16/22 at 10:20am. Charlie was also very lethargic at this time. I asked the doctor to run every test necessary to get our boy feeling better. Dr. Daniel did X-Rays to determine if there was intestinal blockage. This test was negative. He then rubbed Charlie's abdomen and Charlie whimpered a bit. Dr. Daniel said it is pancreatitis as well as parasites/roundworms and prescribed him antibiotics, probiotics, and injected fluids under the skin on his hips. Dr. Daniel told me that my puppy had pancreatitis that flared up because I gave him a pinch of roast beef from an Arbys sandwich and we will have to be extremely careful with what we feed him going forward. Fast forward to Sunday, Charlie's health declined rapidly. We had followed the doctors recommended medicine regimen and we were giving him syringes of water and rubbing honey into his gums so that he didn't get hypoglycemic. That evening he got to the point where he couldn't keep his eyes open and wouldn't walk. We rushed him to APEC in Evansville and the first thing they did was test for Parvo. It was positive. We were devastated but APEC nursed our puppy back to life overnight and Kentuckiana took Charlie in the next morning, at a moment's notice, and kept him on fluids for the day. We were originally going to leave Charlie at Wills but they told us their doctor would take APEC's treatment plan into advisement but that he would ultimately follow his own plan. At this point we had lost all trust in Wills competency so we called Kentuckiana. It is now a week later and Charlie is doing great. APEC advised us that pancreatitis can only be diagnosed with an ultrasound. They were astounded that a Parvo test was not ran Friday. Wills neglect and misdiagnosis, subjected our puppy and ourselves to intense physical and emotional pain and terror. Not to mention the pile of emergency vet bills we paid. All of this could have been avoided with a simple and non-invasive Parvo test. Also, the Parvo virus can only be killed with bleach. Wills did not know our puppy had Parvo, so unless they clean every exam room, as well as the waiting room, after every patient visit with bleach by SOP, then every dog in there between 10:20am Friday morning and 10:00am Monday morning was exposed to Parvo. It's safe to say that we will not be back.

posted: 09/25/2022

Jess

We went to Will's for emergency services for my dog last week. We weren't sure what was wrong with her. She was bleeding pretty heavily and not acting like herself. The team at Will's was amazing. They took care of her and now she is back to her normal self. We are so thankful for their team. Luna says thank you too ❤️

posted: 09/27/2022

Margaret Hibbs

They did a wonderful job with getting Lulu our seven year old Aussie thru a very difficult surgery.

posted: 07/01/2022