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Animal Ark Pet Hospital

4.7 (498)

3024 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Erie, Pennsylvania 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animal Ark Pet Hospital

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:

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Getting 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.

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Reviews from Google

PV23

This was our first visit with our new Rottweiler puppy. The staff was amazing. Dr. Reamer, Danette, and Kyia took very good care of the puppy. They made him very comfortable. Great place, they were very professional and gave him lots of treats. Thank you all.

posted: 06/06/2023

Tyler

We are very pleased with the professionalism, empathy, and respect this clinic provides us. Dr. Ramey and Dr. Murphey went above and beyond taking care of our injured pup. Teddy had some eye surgery and there were little to no issues afterwards. I highly recommend this vet. Don't go to any other place for your needs to be met, they'll meet and exceed them at Animal Ark.

posted: 02/06/2023

Cathleen Smith

The staff and Dr kalicky were wonderful. Reassured me paxton would be taken care of before during and after surgery. very pleased with the care.

posted: 01/12/2023

Derek Catchot

New customer and new bunny owner. Got my buns his nails trimmed. Great place. Wish I could've went back with my bunny for the process. But they make you wait out front. He's like my little child so you just want to be there with them just as if you had your child at the doctors. But so far it's a wonderful place and my bunny will def be a regular there.

posted: 03/07/2023

Michelle Lunn

I don’t have the words to say enough good things about our experience with the staff at Animal Ark! We moved to the area a few months ago and hadn’t yet got settled with a vet for our kitties. But once our one got sick, Animal Ark was able to squeeze him in quick! The staff is all so friendly, genuinely happy to see you & your pet. The facilities are clean. Services are prompt, timely and efficient. Highly recommend bringing your fur baby to them!

posted: 02/07/2023

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