Butler Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (43) 420 US-20, Valentine, NE 69201, 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 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Butler 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 love Butler Vet! Dr. Wood and her staff are very friendly and caring. They have always been there for us even in an emergency. Our pets are treated like family. We have boarded our pets there also and have always been greatly satisfied. Highly recommended !
posted: 07/13/2023
These folks never fail my babies. When I call with a major concern they jump to get my babies in. The care and compassion they have towards my babies is amazing! They are busy but always take the time to answer my questions and my concerns! And because of that all my babies(chihuahuas) are happy healthy and on the mend! Even my daughters pitbull is on the mend and healthy! Yall are great! Thank you for the excellent care you give!
posted: 04/11/2023
Boarded our dog when we went tubing. Becky and staff were wonderful. Very happy with how dog was cared for. Highly recommend.
posted: 07/30/2023
Very awesome customer service and Dr Wood was great with my dog 2nd time going here for my pets i highly recommend
posted: 07/06/2023
Unfortunately, after almost 20 years, and 4 cats, my trust and heart have been completely broken. Things have changed at Butler, and the hired staff act like guards. A pet emergency requiring me to speak to the vet I have trusted for so long shouldn't require me to beg receptionists for approval to speak to the person I trust most there. As I am out of town, it also should not involve me loading up a very old guy who is going to be negatively impacted by a trip just so I can make another appointment. $$$. Yep, I was understandably upset about the total lack of caring for my kids emergency, my ignored need to speak to a trusted person in an emergency and their rabid over reaction concern for my resulting faux pa. Who holds an animals life hostage because of it? Well, apparently Butler does, or at least the guards at the door do. I doubt Dr. Wood even knows I called. And that's the sad part because I trust Dr. Wood. She's always been great. And as a bonus, because they(The STAFF who work as a TEAM) hurriedly closed out my boys account I can no longer get him the help he needs, or the "prescription" food he needs because they will not approve the request when I order it online. Its a shame Dr. Wood is being shielded so heavily by the "staff team", I find it hard to believe she would be happy about it. EDIT: You know what, nevermind. I'm not going to address your response(which are mostly lies). My crime? Asking to talk to my vet whom I've confided for almost 20 years. Your response? WE'RE A TEAM over and over and over. Frustration and emotion boiled over on my part. For that, I apologize and I'm sorry for yelling GOODBYE(1 word) over the phone. But I'd like to ask you, how old are/were Hope and LilBoy? And when you answer that wrong, ask yourself, why aren't you listening instead of blaming? And that's it. We've walked away, for the better and for good reason. I've said my peace. I grieve for my kid now, the one who suffered because you refused to listen. That's truly heartbreaking.
posted: 02/03/2023