Access Veterinary Care

4.3 (195)
6225 N 42nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55422, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Access Veterinary Care

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 11,624
4.9 Embrace 15,963
4.9 Fetch 2,736
4.2 Figo 2,588
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,925
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,311
4.1 MetLife 601
4.8 Nationwide 21,402
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 11,962
4.6 Pumpkin 1,390
4.6 Spot 6,561
4.9 Trupanion 60,433
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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Hailey Guzmán

Access veterinary care is my favorite facility for Veterinary medicine. I have been to 4 different facilities and Access for me will always be the one that got away. (Access Staff: If you know, you know. It’s okay to laugh about it now). Everyone always compares Access to Mission Animal Hospital, and while I can’t express enough the professionalism and excellent work they both do, Access will always hold a special place in my heart. In my experience they are the most caring and professional group of people I have ever met. I truly trust everyone there with my pets wholeheartedly. They are amazing for urgent care, and I have never felt quite the connection and level of compassion that Access gives compared to most clinics around. Truly if your pet needs help, this clinic is top.

posted: 03/19/2024

Nicole Wanner

They were amazing!! We brought our cat in because we thought we had to put him down and he is only 3 years old and they took him back and performed a life saving surgery. They helped us out with the financial aspect too as we didn't have the money up front to care for him. I would 100% recommend Access Vet to anyone. They are so caring and made it a very easy process and were very compassionate toward us! I will be bringing our animals there from now on as they truly care about animals and their families!!

posted: 06/01/2024

Jenny Schmidt

About a month ago I had to bring one of my cats into urgent care for a UTI. She was well taken care of and they were so thorough and wonderful. We had to make the difficult decision to put our other cat Thomas down and we chose to come here because of our wonderful experience with our female cat. I am so glad that we chose the end of life service at Access. They were so kind, compassionate and treated our cat with dignity in his last minutes here. He had a comfortable and painless experience in his last moments with us and I am so grateful for the care they gave us. We will definitely continue to bring our female cat here. Thank you again for all you do.

posted: 12/02/2023

Cassie Obarski

We recently had to put our dog to sleep and we were recommended to Access Veterinary Care from the Humane Society. We have never brought a pet here before but from the moment we called and throughout the entire process, including getting ashes back, they have been nothing but kind and receptive. Our dog has always been anxious however she seemed at ease at Access. They had a blanket for her on the floor, the kids, my husband and I were all able to cuddle around her. She was calm and relaxed which is exactly what I was hoping for. They team walked us through every step of the process and all of our questions. The kids were able to step outside the door or into the lobby as needed without being the middle of a ton of people as they were grieving. I am thankful we were recommended Access Veterinary Care and we are actually looking to switch our other dog's care to Access in the future because of our experience. Thank you to Access for all you to for these beloved family members!

posted: 04/19/2024

Hannah A

Access got us in last minute on a Saturday for blood work when my cat was rapidly declining. We had to say goodbye and it was devastating but everyone was incredibly kind throughout the process. I appreciate this clinic and hope to keep bringing my other cats in for routine care since the pricing is more reasonable than most vets.

posted: 06/10/2024