Five Elements Veterinary Alternatives
4.8 (133) 3125 S 61st Ave, Omaha, NE 68106, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Five Elements Veterinary Alternatives
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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 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 | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
I feel so fortunate to have 5 Elements as my caregiver. My 6-year-old dachshund was bereft at the loss of my 21-year-old black cat. He stopped playing : ( & only hung out where the cat used to be. Then his back went out,& his back legs were paralyzed. Dr Grant used acupuncture & laser after the Chiropractic adjustments. After about a week, I was able to eliminate pain pills and muscle relaxers. w/an anti inflammatory my dog is walking, and peeing by himself!! I understand we have a ways to go. And we take it easy. But, instead of an expensive surgery or burying him- I have my puppy Pebbles back♡
posted: 08/28/2023
The vets here love your babies as much as you do. Bourbon gets chiropractic care, cold laser therapy and electro-acupuncture here because he has degenerative disc disease and I legitimately thinks it helps because it relaxes him. Edit to add: when we first brought bourbon here, he could barely walk. The vets got him walking again and gave us almost 2 more years with the most perfect dog in existence. I cannot recommend this place enough
posted: 06/09/2023
Michele, their chiropractor, was excellent with my dog! She was so great and kind as well as the dr. who helped us with the herb supplements. Thank you guys so much! I had a great experience and will be back! I would highly recommend getting your furry friends a chiropractic adjustment!
posted: 04/05/2019
I am so happy to find a wonderful place that could help my dog. They are great people and would highly recommend them.
posted: 08/09/2023
Dr. Jack is the best vet I've ever worked with. She really cares about her pet patients and their families and gives excellent expert pet care and recommendations. Thank you Dr. Jack for the medications protocol you recommended for Tank. Five Elements Body Sore herbal medication has been the best at addressing his knee pain.
posted: 11/12/2021
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