Dent County Veterinary Clinic
4.4 (104) 403 N Henderson St, Salem, MO 65560, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dent County Veterinary 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:
| 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 were camping nearby and had an issue with our lab and needed a quick visit. They were very accommodating and got us in the same day and were very reasonable on the price. Thanks for all the help today!
posted: 08/17/2023
I can say that DR. Kyle and his nurse Linda are one of the best people when it comes to animals, They are very explainable and will walk you through everything when you get a new medication or how did your pet get sick or hurt. Dr. Kyle is AMAZING! If dent county did not have him there would be a lot of sick criders and I can safely say that they are WAY WAY WAY Better than Ozark clinic near Walmart. Nurse Linda, she is also a true hearted person she will explain everything you need to know and will also offer tips and she will answer all questions and I can say that I have never had this experience before at another vet clinic here in Dent County. Dr. Kyle, if you are reading this. I want to say THANK YOU For all that you do and I don't think that Dent County would be the same if you left! Your one amazing Dr. and everyone who works there is truly amazing! - Thank you again for your endless love and support to our pets'.
posted: 06/13/2023
Thank you for helping us find out why my Lucy, 6 month old lab, had been sick 5 days. She ended up having Parvo, due to the quick responses and actions she now a survivor!!! She is a fighter for sure and if Parvo was going to take her .. it had one chance on days 2 and 3 over the weekend 😇🥰
posted: 06/27/2023
First of all Doc Time and staff are great! Yesterday I had to have my 14+ yr old fur baby dog helped to Rainbow Bridge.. everyone was so compassionate and so respectful of our situation..I would definitely recommend them to treat your animals too. March 31, 2023 We have a new vet in this establishment Doc Tune retired, then came out of retirement and open another clinic. We had already started with the new vet, Doc Kyle Ouzts and are very very pleased with him. So are my dog and cat. He is very personable with pets and people. Here is Bruiser yesterday, he's only seen vet one other time to get neutered and look where he is for this appt. Took him out of carriet and he jumped up on examining table waiting! Unreal! Then during his examination he never even flinched, tried to fight or objet to anything the vet was doing! He also has high tech machines too, like his xray machine. You need a vet? This is the one to call to trust your animals health with. 6/8/2023 Took Bru back for a check up on his leg after surgery. He was one day away from getting cone off and going back outside. Surgery spot was healing/healed up almost and next day spot had opened up..no out side, cone back on In one WK spot had opened up big so back to vet. Now we are all baffled..labs with no neg results so still? Dr. Outz is consulting with a specialist with this most unusual problem. After surgery the Dr and his wife called us on a reg basis to see how Bru was doing and that says a lot about their professionalism and the compassion they have for their clients and families. Our furbabies are family and knowing that the place you take them for care also treats them like family also means so much. As you can see he is not a happy cat with that cone on!!
posted: 06/12/2023
Doc is amazing 👏 definitely recommend taking your fur baby here DCVC
posted: 07/29/2023