The Animal Center
4.8 (58) 2350 Co Rd 58, Alliance, NE 69301, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at The Animal 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 | 11,723 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,841 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 13,945 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,599 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,991 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,338 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 636 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,405 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,146 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,873 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 70,209 |
| 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
This place is good, they helped me with my 4 year old cat for his upper respiratory infections that he would get every winter and they always treated him with care. Recently called the emergency line late one night and someone met me at the clinic within 20 minutes to help us, she was quick but patient with my cat. We had to euthanize him and the veterinarian was very kind and sympathetic which we appreciated greatly in such a difficult time. No matter what condition your fur baby is in this place is here to help and we are glad we chose this clinic.
posted: 05/04/2023
The Animal Center always meets my expectations with every visit. Thank You so much for getting my Milo in last minute. Dr. Briscoe was very friendly, thorough and demonstrated amazing customer service during our visit. We appreciate you, Dr. Tom and the whole Animal Center team for always being the best place to take my fur-baby.
posted: 09/03/2019
They are extremely thorough, and get stuff taken care of very good. 10/10. I'll just say I took my dog to another place for a lump on his head, and they just gave him some pills for $100 and called it good. I didn't like that so I call this vet, and they took blood and fecal samples. Did x-rays, and gave me stronger antibiotics to get stuff taken care of. And told me what it was. If you care about your pets, and actually want them to be taken care of like family, then take them here.
posted: 03/30/2022
Extremely upset with the price of this place. My small dog stayed 2 nights at this kennel and got routine vaccines, they charged me almost 250.00!! I was given inaccurate information by staff, and wasn’t told about specific fees when they asked if I’d like for them to give my dog his vaccines while he stayed there. Make sure you get an exact estimate when taking your pets here, especially if you’re on a budget. I was completely blindsided when they said I owed nearly 100.00 more than expected. Very very upsetting.
posted: 01/04/2022
We have had our dogs neutered as well treated here and would rather drive half a day here than go to someone local. This vet clinic sets the bar for service, pricing, compassion, and competency. Dr. Furman took the time, when they were extremely busy, to explain the procedure that asking for with the risks associated with it. None of the other vet clinics could spare the time to even explain the basic of it, even when I specifically ask. If your pets are part of your family or you value them please don’t take the risk by going somewhere else. Just wish there are more stars I could give them.
posted: 12/17/2021