Fontenot Animal Hospital
4.7 (210) 16361 LA-26, Jennings, LA 70546, 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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Fontenot 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:
| 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
ZERO STARS……The bedside manner was absolutely terrible. Not welcoming to my fur baby or myself at all. Not one member of the staff had a smile on their faces and I had to ask for after care instructions from her surgery. I do have to say the surgery went well, but I will never bring my baby to someone that does not like her. She will be getting her staples removed from a vet that actually cares for her and makes us feel welcomed. I see other reviews where people are loving this place, so maybe it was just me or my dog. I have a Rottweiler and understand they can be intimidating , but if you’re afraid of a dog then maybe you shouldn’t be working in the vets office. Not everyone has or wants little dogs and I do believe that she would have been treated better if she was a small little fluffy dog. Anyone that wants good care and compassion for you and your large pet, don’t go to Fontenots Animal Hospital.
posted: 05/13/2024
Recently i called Fontenot Animal Hospital for our 16 year old Shih-Tzu. She had been throwing up, was lethargic, and just wasn’t eating anything! Dr Anna Heinen checked her out and decided to keep her overnight to see if they can get her feeling better again! She ended up staying for about 4 nights. To no avail she just stopped eating. So we went to check on her , Dr Heinen ruled out everything else and came to the conclusion that she must have metastasis, from something she seen in an ex-ray the week before, soooo without an extensive exploratory surgery to find out for sure, she decided it was cancer. So with that we decided to put her down! We waited until the next day, and the staff and Dr Heinen helped us put our precious Josie to rest! They did an awesome job to help try and get Josie better, and they genuinely cared for her. Thank you Dr Anna Heinen!!
posted: 10/25/2024
Fontenot animal hospital is the best vet that I have ever been to, and i've been to many, many veterinarians. They take time, and if they don't have the answers, they find the answers.
posted: 12/06/2024
If you care about your dog and how they’re treated then i wouldn’t bring them to this place. Doctors did an amazing job during surgery on my mothers rottweiler but the way she and her pup were treated afterwards was completely unacceptable. She will never go back to them and we will not be treated with disrespect from a “veterinary professional ” again.
posted: 05/13/2024
Emergency visit for my dog that was attacked by several other dogs. This was my 1st time coming here and I was so happy I did. My pet was shown concern, compassion, and immediate attention for her wounds, by the staff. They gained my respect and have now gained a new customer.
posted: 03/13/2024