Elkhorn South Veterinary Clinic
4.9 (79) 1515 S 204th St Suite 102, Elkhorn, NE 68022, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Elkhorn South 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 | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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
Dr. Sam is amazing! I have two large dogs who don’t like the vet, but Dr. Sam's calm demeanor definitely puts them at ease. One of my dobies has seen Dr. Sam a few times over the last year and has always been well taken care of. We used to go to Goodrich Vet and the service there was absolutely terrible. Thankfully we found this place and on the first visit Dr. Sam was able to help us solve an ongoing issue that we thought was a lost cause. It was such a relief since the other place we used to go to bled us dry and never solved anything even though we had multiple visits there. I would recommend this location to anyone, Dr. Sam is a sweetheart who truly loves animals. The rest of the staff is also great, the people at the front desk are always warm, polite, and seem to enjoy what they do. I know you guys get crazy busy sometimes but I’m so glad you’ve managed to keep it together and have always seen us in a timely manner. Me and the dogs thank you!
posted: 08/04/2022
The staff was very friendly and the vet was able to look into my dogs ears and administered meds. Which he has been super sensitive letting people exam them it was to the point where my past vets were unable to fully exam his ears. Very helpful and hopefully get my dogs allergies under control.
posted: 11/20/2023
Updated December 2020 While on a family vacation we received a call from our dogsitter regarding our 13yr old mini-schnauzer. He was not doing well and around 5:10pm the dog sitter called the vet with our urgent need. They close at 5:30pm, but without hesitation they were ready to help in our time of critical need. They discovered a ruptured tumor in the belly. Sadly we never noticed any physical changes or behavior changes other than age related. Dr. Sam, Dr. Matt and the staff were honest and compassionate. We lost our family member, but we were comforted by the thought of their care for our Oz while we were in another country. Upon our return they went above and beyond to support us and demonstrated their huge hearts! This is the best care we could hope for and if you are reading this I highly recommend them for the quality of care, compassion, and kindness! What more could anyone ask for? Original Review We switched to this vet, Dr. Matt in mid 2018. So glad that we did! The staff is great! I absolutely love them!!! Attached photo is the card they sent us after we said goodbye to our little guy.
posted: 12/14/2020
Our vet for 20 plus years retired a few ago and we had a hard time finding a replacement. Then we met Dr. Sam. She is incredible we will be with her until she retires.
posted: 09/12/2023
The absolute BEST pet docs in the business! Our senior doberman has been experiencing extreme anxiety and Dr. Sam worked with us to find the correct medication. We called in to ask a few questions around side effects we noticed and Dr. Sam was out (on a much-deserved day off!). Dr. Matt reached out after hours (I'm sure they had just experienced a VERY busy day) and took the time to answer our questions and give us guidance. His bedside manner and sense of humor put us at ease and saved us an unnecessary office visit. A HUGE THANK YOU to both Drs Sam and Matt! I can't recommend this veterinary clinic more, they're the absolute best!
posted: 11/30/2022