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Companion Animal Clinic

3.8 (12)

900 E Campus Dr, Columbia, MO 65211, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Columbia, Missouri 2024

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

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How to Save Money at Companion 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.

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Donna Combs

We moved to Missouri on 8/25/23. Our 3 year old dog got sick on 8/30/23. We needed to use the 24 hour services and were turned away, with our dog having trouble breathing, because she hadn't been seen at that clinic before. Mind you we drove over an hour to get there.They directed us to either Kansas City or St. Louis. Our dog passed away 45 minutes from Kansas City. We had used Companion services before, in another state but NEVER again. Emergency Services to a SELECT few.

posted: 09/02/2023

Debbie Bietsch

My 13yr old dog was having what I thought was a stroke at 1:30am. Emergency clinic would not see her because it was past the 10pm cutoff for new patients. They told me I had to go to St. Louis for care. How can they call themselves an Emergency Services Clinic open 24/7 and then put restrictions on who they will see. I hope I never have to use this clinic in the future.

posted: 08/26/2023

Lady Cat

Such a blessing they are open 24/7. They helped save my poor Kitty who got so sick on a Saturday night we were not sure she would make it tell Monday. Also where not rude or judgment about her not being up to date on her vaccines.

posted: 01/06/2023

Mary Clarke

Came with great diagnostic hopes for my 11mnth old Retriever- came at 12:39 waited all day for no answers and repeat phone calls. A waste of my time and my poor dog that has no hopes or ideas. It we needed to schedule tests it should have been told in the beginning. I waited 6.5 hours Horrible.

posted: 08/14/2020