Auburn Animal Center
4.5 (326) 308 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Auburn Animal 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 a great vets office, staff are always welcoming and answer ALLLL my millions of questions. I have a dog that has seizures and they always double check any meds he goes on or even tick treatment. He has to have a special, more safer tick treatment due to his seizures. I truly appreciate this as he is my baby. He has had a very rough life being physically abused before I rescued him. They take care of him by allowing me to sedate him to calm his nerves. I also have a female dog who is a diva and they care for her so well! I miss Dr. Kinney however still the best place. Only downfall is trying to get in when there is an issue that comes up. They are months booked out and short staffed. When I called to get my girl in for an abscess tooth they had no openings and told me to go elsewhere. Only reason four stars.
posted: 06/29/2023
They are super friendly and very understanding especially when I called them a bunch because my cat was being a pain when trying to give her meds. They were super nice every time and helped me a lot. I just feel bad my cat Punchy is such a grump when she has to go and stole a bunch of tongue depressors last visit.
posted: 05/24/2023
Absolutely worse vet I have ever been too. They didn't give my dog the right dosage for her ear infection, they fought us on the medicine she had a REACTION to, and instead of telling us my dog had a double ear infection, they said it was "a blade of grass in her ear" that they didn't remove. Not very impressed.
posted: 06/20/2023
Is that first time going there the doctor was very thorough she spent a lot of time going over a questions and concerns. She was very attentive and caring the girls at the front desk were polite I'm very helpful as well overall we gave it a five-star and would recommend this veterinarian place as well to other for a babies.
posted: 08/31/2022
We have two fur babies that are our world and we have recieved the best care from all of the staff and doctors. Our boy was still in pain and was misdiagnosed from the previous vet and the dr at Auburn Animal Center went over him thoroughly and pin pointed his issues and he was in pain and could barely walk before that and now he runs and moves around with no issues.He doesnt need to be muzzled here as well because he feels safe.Our girl has been going through a rough time and the staff as well as the dr have gone above and beyond to help us through this. They have put up with me calling a lot due to my girl being in pain and told me to now worry and they want me to call with any issues.They treat my babies like their own and that makes the difference in their care and my respect for all of the wonderful staff and Dr's I am so glad we found them and wont take my babies anywhere else.I am grateful
posted: 03/09/2023