Plainview Animal Clinic

4.7 (106)
50 3rd St NW, Plainview, MN 55964, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Plainview Animal 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 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
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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Tim Hamel

They have taken good care of our pets over the years at a more reasonable price than Rochester veterinarians that we have used in the past. Worth the drive for us to Plainview.

posted: 04/06/2023

Jill Swanson

Have been with them for about 24 years, always pleasant to work with and very down to earth, practical and loving toward my dogs. Would highly recommend Dr. Morath and the entire team there. Recently had to have my 13 yr. Old Golden retriever put to sleep, they helped me work through this difficult process.

posted: 11/02/2018

Thomas C

The staff is amazing. Friendly, open to communication and most of all helpful. Price is great compared to what you find at most places. I live over an hour away and still take the time to drive Baxter all the way to plainview for any of his care.

posted: 10/10/2022

Shelly Danzl

Well I have been going to this vet Dr.Lorenz back when she was at Farmington. I think I’ve been seeing her for more than 20 years. When she decided to open her practice I followed here to the clinic in Plainview. Which is a 1 hour and 20 minute drive for me and that’s one way. That’s how much I trust her with my fur babies. Which they truly are. She will get to the bottom of the problem, or she will find the answers. I trust her recommendations which she tells me like if they were her furry kids. I would recommend Dr. Amy Lorenz to anyone even if she is located where she’s at, I would follow her out of state if I had to for like serious stuff !!!! Either way I think like 5-6 family members went to her before she opened her own practice. A couple still do because they love and trust her opinions and because she is a wonderful vet. Takes the time to get things done will only do what she thinks should be done. And price is affordable. Dr. Amy Lorenz Thank you for loving 🥰 My babies as much as I do!! 🐾🐾

posted: 05/20/2022

Lynn Miller

Great vet! Friendly and kind to my dogs.

posted: 07/16/2023