Animal Medical Clinic
4.8 (347) 413 North Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976, 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: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Medical 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
They took excellent care of Marley. I had taken her to Brewer emergency vet for surgery then transfered her here. Animal Medical was amazing they even noticed something that Brewer had missed. They called the next day to check on her and answered all my concerns.
posted: 05/12/2023
I will never not go here! They are always so incredibly friendly and kind! Their prices are extremely reasonable. I read thru 2/3 bad reviews reviews…one about a Kitten passing due to not getting an appt on time…another because this person called about their feral cats…the one about the Kitten is ridiculous…she complains they couldn’t get her in and the kitten died…well sorry Susan but your kitten is no more important than any other pet that filled the appt slot that day…the other about the feral cats…dude you called them 2 weeks prior. Did you think they would “save your spot?” Should’ve made an appt when you called to ask about the cats 🤷♀️. Honestly the reviews that have less than 5 stars are ridiculous. If I could give you 10 stars I would!! In a second! You are so good to my pets! Love yall!!!
posted: 07/15/2023
FINALLY , since the Covid pandemic , I got to actually GO IN and MEET the doctor who looked at my kitty . To me, nothing is more unnerving to take your beloved animal somewhere and not beable to go with them and see the doctor to communicate with . This was how I felt my first couple of times and was new there visiting and yet they provided really good care and communicated over the phone BEFORE leaving their parking lot . Since then , I recently I had to take my kitty ( TEKO ) in as he wasn't peeing at all and they had me come right in that day as to not risk any potential danger waiting . The doctor ( who'll I'll not mention out of respect ) was very nice and informative. He assured me after an internal viewing that all looked well and that we have a very beautiful and healthy kitty with no signs of crystals. Upon his returning from viewing him, he came back into the room holding my very scared kitty who was ..... ( as STIFF as if taxidermied !!! LOL ! ) and was speaking to me when suddenly the Dr. Says ...." oh no ....." I replied , " what ?" Well.....my Teko decided it was time to pee !! Lol ! Yup .....ALL DOWN the doctors leg and I choked back my laughter as he rolled his eyeballs back while taking his cell phone out of his pocket DRIPPING wet ! Lol !! It was then I told him it comes with the the trade ; I too had a job with babies and could relate WELL ! So in an attempt to lighten the moment I said ," well, guess you won't be going on any dates tonight ! Lol ! We both laughed and I'm so glad it was at the end of the day for him poor guy, and as embarrassed as he must've felt he held his composure and took it all very well keeping his professional demeanor in tact !! Lol ! So if youre struggling to find a place for your pets, just know the staff are very professional, prompt and curtious and the place has a great atmosphere and I highly recommend them ! And who knows you may get entertained like me at the same time !! Lol Sincerely , Me & Teko
posted: 09/20/2022
First-class! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, top notch facilities, and fantastic vets that truly care about your pet. Truly one of the most professional operations in the entire town. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new vet.
posted: 03/08/2023
Best Vets around here! My cats are very accident prone and forever getting injured... anytime we call they always get us in immediately! Their prices are great, they really go out of there way to work w with you & ev1 is so sweet, nice, polite & they actually DO care about your "Fur babies"! So.... If you love your "Fur Babies", I would recommend you take them here 🐈🐶🐾🐇🤎 🐈Grey-Grey says thank you very much "AMC" 💛
posted: 05/25/2022