Central Dakota Animal Clinic
4.9 (41) 27579 366th Ave, Platte, SD 57369, 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 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Central Dakota Animal 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 | 11,723 |
| 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
I adopted my boarder collie there. Staff was wonderful. Spunky is my new roommate. He's adorable 😍
posted: 05/16/2023
Best vet I've found so far for my dogs. They have been really great. Got Athena fixed and all Shiloh's first shots there. I moved and they still mail me reminders for their vaccine reminders. ❤️🐾❤️
posted: 03/22/2022
While on a SD pheasant hunt, my dog put a 3 inch long gash on his belly from a barbed wire fence. CDAC answered the call on a Sunday afternoon and were willing to open outside their normal hours. I arrived and were welcomed into the clinic. I left 35 minutes later with a dog and 9 staples to close the wound. I would highly recommend this clinic for you hunting dog.
posted: 12/06/2020
Called this clinic to inquire about cremation services for my 14 year old dog that passed away unexpectedly while I was out of town at my grandma's funeral. My husband had to call me in the middle of the night to tell me. Talk about a double whammy of grief. I was hoping this clinic would offer cremation services; I have not been a client here as I live closer to Lake Andes but in the past I knew they offered a far more comprehensive line of services so I figured if any clinic in Platte did cremation, they would be the ones who would. I regret even contacting this place. The receptionist who answered the phone had a very unpleasant manner of speaking with me in general. Sounded annoyed that I was calling her and asking about this service. Rudely asking for details, in a annoyed tone of voice- her first question was worded something to the effects of "so what exactly is going on? What died?" Even though I am certain I led the call with "my dog passed away last night". It's not a dead houseplant, lady, this is a member of the family of 14 years, let's show a little sensitivity. I've waited several days before posting this review to make sure I wasn't just reacting due to being emotional the day I called, but more than 5 days later I am still quite upset by the way I was treated so here we are. Turns out they don't do cremation themselves, but they can provide transportation to the clinic in Plankinton that does cremation. Which is fine, but she just sounded so callous and short with me as she provided me with that information, like I was asking about having a wart removed from a horse's butt instead of grieving the loss of a beloved dog. And she was unable to even tell me what day I would be able to drop off the body because apparently it's only a weekly delivery to Plankinton, which she told me after a series of exasperated sighs. All things that would have been fine otherwise, if they had been delivered without the snarky attitude. Based on the rude and uncaring manner of the woman who answered the phone, I will not be taking my dog there for cremation nor will I ever patronize them in the future. I decided to go out of my way to the Wagner clinic which is further from my home but they have kind employees that treat people - even those who aren't regular clients- with kindness and care. Only reason I am giving 2 stars to this clinic is because I know they offer a lot of services many other small town vets don't offer & i am sure the doctors and other staff are fine, but moving forward I will be sure to find literally anywhere else to bring my 5 dogs if they need some type of specialist services. A place that employs a receptionist who can't be kind to a caller grieving the loss of a pet doesn't deserve to get my business.
posted: 09/07/2022
This has been absolutely the best experience I have had taking my dogs to a vet. They treated my dog and myself with such kindness.
posted: 07/21/2021