Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic
4.4 (25) 4041 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065, 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: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic
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
A few years ago this vet was FANTASTIC! I’m not sure when or why things changed & this place became so expensive ($275 annual visit regularly became totals of $750 for a senior dog & $500 for a young dog both under 20 pounds) they saw my senior dog 10/8 on 10/22 I went to ask for medication to help my dog with some of the issues discussed at visit since non medication routes were not working and was told that I would have to pay for my dog to be seen again by a different vet because the one who was treating him on the 8th was on vacation.. so I’m assuming they didn’t take notes on the numerous things they charged me for
posted: 10/24/2024
Dr. Allison was wonderful as always. However, the tech, Amanda Bowden, was absolutely HORRID. If you want the best for your beloved pet make sure to request that Amanda Bowden is NOT part of your animal’s care. She was visibly aggravated when our elderly dog (blind and deaf!) was not complying with her restraint. She was overly rough with her and did not care to show ANY bedside manners (rolling eyes, no apologies or any words of encouragement, etc.). In addition, the muzzle she put on was too tight and left marks on our dogs snout. I hope this will be addressed for the sake of future patients.
posted: 08/07/2023
Thankfully our fur baby has received great service from here . Our pup has been seen by Dr. Lauren Hurst, Dr. Morgan,& recently by Dr. Jeon . They all were very good and especially took the time to answer any questions or concerns we’ve had for our girl. Also, I’ve never had an issue with getting an appointment. Staff are also helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this clinic.
posted: 09/28/2023
My wife and I have gone to Metairie Small Animal Hospital for 30 years. We have had 15 cats over the years and depend on this clinic facility to keep our kids in good health and they do. Although the cost of services, depending on the illness can be costly you get what you pay for, exceptional care and service. Nothing is cheap these days but the love received from your 4 legged kids can't be bought but you can take care of that love through the best available care at Metairie Small Animal Clinic. Doctor Mayer is our primary and we highly recommend him for your 4 legged kids. We just called this morning for an appointment and we were given one for today, that's service~! Purrr-fecto~!
posted: 02/21/2018
I had a pet that couldn't urinate and I was frantic, so I grabbed my fur-baby and brought him here. At first, the receptionist gave me these outrages prices (I'm sure it was for "worse case scenario"), and my heart stopped. I was very very VERY low on funds and I didn't know what I was going to do to help my baby. She very kind and suggested that they do an exam first and see what the issue was before proceeding any further. The cost of the exam, although still reasonable, was still out of my price range. She also suggested that once we knew what was wrong, I should take him to a "low cost vet". How nice of her! You don't hear that often coming from a clinic. At this point, I started to cry. I just couldn't let my baby suffer and die! The receptionist was so kind, patient, and worked with me while we figured out the finances. I was so embarrassed that I don't make a lot of money as a Caregiver and that they had to deal with a crying Mommy, but they helped my baby and the vet, himself, Dr. Siggle (?) and his assistant, were so kind and helpful. Yes they aren't "low cost" but they care and that, to me, is worth more than anything I'll have to pay. I will be back here (hopefully not under another emergency) for my pet care. They were amazing and I couldn't thank them enough for all that they did for my baby and me.
posted: 12/09/2017