Red Barn Veterinary Clinic

4.4 (1283)
6421 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49458, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Red Barn Veterinary 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,723
4.9 Embrace 16,841
4.9 Fetch 13,945
4.2 Figo 2,599
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,991
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,338
4.0 MetLife 636
4.8 Nationwide 21,405
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,146
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,873
4.9 Trupanion 70,209
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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Nancy Oberg

We have had great experiences with Red Barn! Love that it’s a walk in clinic, we can get in same day if needed. Very affordable as well. We’ve had a run on cat illness and injuries in our house, but we’ve been able to get them all seen quickly without having to wait weeks for an appointment, or having to go to a pricey emergency clinic.

posted: 06/13/2024

Erik Heyboer

STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS!!!!! This place treats it customers as their own private ATM. The are scammers with horrible elitist attitudes. They DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR ANIMAL. they will challenge your opinion at every turn. they attempt to force vaccine's and treatment that are not necessary or go above and beyond to say you have an attitude if you challenge them back. Pricing and service is horrible. I am capable of giving various shots but they say they will not accept them. you have been warned! seems to always jump to the most expensive treatment first and will give friends preference, more than they will you. we were long time customers. we thought we would give them another chance. not happening again.

posted: 07/24/2024

Sneaker Pursuit

Not sure whether or not they got a new primary Vet but this place used to be reasonable, affordable and only did what was necessary; no frills. Now when we go in there, it’s at least $200 no matter what we end up doing, and they throw the kitchen sink at my pets every single time we are there. Again, used to love this vet, but lately they’ve been doing what most other vets do: overprice, and upsell services. Silver lining after the main Vet gave us our estimate, the tech came in and helped us weed out completely unnecessary services. Please go back to being affordable, and providing reasonable options for customers.

posted: 06/07/2024

Cherie Carter-Hall

Extremely happy with this clinic we thought we were going lose our kitten because of an obstruction so we call it was almost close and they still told us to come in for x rays and they found out it was something else they gave us antibiotics and he is back to his happy playful self we are so grateful to you.

posted: 05/28/2024

Anna Caldwell

I brought my sick cat in three weeks ago now. He was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, and prescribed oral doxycycline. While at the appointment, a vet tech came in to get my cat and take him for a blood test. She picked him up and when he clung to her she screeched. I asked if she was okay, and she said yes, he “scared her”. Please find another job if you get frightened by a six pound cat. He finished his round of antibiotics, but is still sick. I called in to see if another antibiotic could be prescribed. I had to wait two days for an answer, and was told he’d have to come back in to be seen. He was just there. He was just seen. He’s sick with the same illness as before. Two days and that’s the best answer you could come up with? This seems more like a money grab for exam fees than anything. I will not take another four hours out of my day to stand in line to wait for my cat to be seen. He’s been sick for over a month now, and will continue to be until he can get in with our regular vet. Thank you for nothing, Red Barn. $240 down the drain for a cat that is still sick. And by the way, my tiny cat was more afraid of you, than you were of him. Grow up.

posted: 08/09/2024