Lake Region Small Animal Center
4.8 (137) 1210 MN-79, Elbow Lake, MN 56531, 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 Lake Region Small 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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
We had our dog swallow a key fob with a lithium battery, we called an emergency line that connected us to Dr. Kendra, but she didn't reply back for almost two hours. We had to call the vet emergency line again for her to pick up after another 30 minutes. When she did, she told us that she wouldn't do anything until we consulted the pet poison control line and hung up. We tried to consult them only to be told it was 95 dollars just to talk to them, immediately after we found out it was a lithium battery and tried to call her back. We couldn't get a hold of her until almost 30-40 minutes later and she told us that she wouldn't do an x-ray, even though she had been telling us lithium is going to eventually kill our dog, because she didn't have anyone to do an x-ray with her. We wasted almost four hours at that point instead of going to an emergency room because she kept telling us our dog would be fine or she wouldn't because it might be lithium. The service we received from her was condescending and horrible, if my dog had died due to her not wanting to do anything she would've been responsible. Everytime I got a call from her finally, there was always people talking and yelling in the background and she would rush through the conversation, don't bring your pet here if you don't want to risk them dying.
posted: 05/15/2023
Took my cats here and they treated great. Very fair pricing and no annoying upselling. Trustworthy place!
posted: 06/24/2023
Very friendly staff. Easy to work with. Reasonable prices. Bonus my dogs have always been happy to go. My dog is so traumatized that she drags the staff to the back and comes out wiggling every where. Will only go here unless away from home or move. Great place!! Thank you for taking such great care of my pets.
posted: 07/28/2022
In the short few weeks that we started coming here, everyone has been wonderful!! Each person has been so kind and genuinely helpful! I see why people rave about this clinic.
posted: 05/25/2022
The staff has always been caring and helpful. Never a bad experience. I highly recommend their services.
posted: 07/07/2022