Animal & Exotic Wellness Center
4 (53) 19276 Evans St NW, Elk River, MN 55330, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal & Exotic Wellness 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
I was so grateful we were able to get our bengal cat because someone else had canceled. She had been really sick for 3 days. She was so lethargic I thought she was dying. They were able to diagnose her bladder infection in a timely manner. Prices comparable to our normal vet. Previously in the week we had taken her to an emergency vet. Where they took our money, but no diagnoses. Thank you Animal & Exotics. This is a pic of our kitty before and then just 2 hours after our appointment.
posted: 08/03/2023
Not impressed. Left message during business hours and had to call again for an appt (7 hours later) only to discover they want a referral from my current vet. I love my vet and not looking to leave there, just wanted a chiropractor appt for my puppy! Not worth the hoops!
posted: 08/22/2023
My beloved garter snake, Eugene, who I have raised since he was a baby, had a suspected respiratory infection. I recently lost another snake to an RI and did not want to take any chances with this one. I fully expected to not be able to have him seen for a while and have to drive far to wherever he was able to be seen - but I was lucky enough to be able to get in to Animal and Exotic Wellness today due to another client cancelling. Friendly staff, knowledgeable vet, and clean office. So grateful he was able to be seen today!
posted: 12/19/2022
I'm witing this under a different account to avoid being "black-listed" as others have dealt with sadly. I've heard many stories of "being denied service due to a bad review". I loved you guys beforehand, but upon seeing another vet recently I have discovered that you guys were abusing my cats during visits. Dr. Jina was purposefully pushing on my cats arthritis area during visits to make her listen and accept "shots and nail clippings". She would always hate me after these appointments. Recently, I went to a different vet & they did all of this in-front of me. My cat had no issues, and would only hiss upon the shots & clippings of nails. I'm disgusted, being young and new to taking my own animals to vets and just now discovering that you have NO CLUE how to handle a cat that has issues. Sure, blacklist me; I honestly dgaf anymore as to how you see me. You are shady as hell, and cost way too much. GO TO BARRINGTON OAKS, THEY LOVE YOUR ANIMALS AND DONT CARE ABOUT MONEY. THEY CARE ABOUT THE HEALTH OF YOUR ANIMAL.
posted: 06/17/2023
Dr. Jina Andrews-Neiderer had our german shepherd on ivermectin for over 5 months despite his condition worsening to the point of considering euthanasia. We stopped seeing her and went to UMN vet school where we were told that it was killing him and he didn’t even have mange to begin with. Please for the love of god do not see this woman who calls herself a “doctor”. Don’t even think about replying to this saying you have no record of ‘caring’ for him. we were seen 2018-2019 and have every single receipt; wasted 5 months dealing with her bs save your dog and go to the U! :)
posted: 05/18/2023
Veterinarians in Elk River, Minnesota
Animal & Exotic Wellness Center
19276 Evans St NW, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 633-7387
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
16445 70th St NE, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 441-3797
Barrington Oaks Veterinary Hospital
710 Dodge Ave NW F, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 441-4000
VetIQ Petcare
18185 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 333-1030