LaCrosse Animal Hospital
4.5 (139) 39734 US-58, La Crosse, VA 23950, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at LaCrosse Animal 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:
| 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
Everyone is so nice! I am down vacationing at Lake Gaston with my family. Both of my pups were walking around in the yard when all of a sudden a half a dozen of ground bees started attacking them and anyone else they could. Everyone is okay now. I almost had the Benadryl ready to administer before I noticed that one of my pups eye started to swell closed, he became disoriented, his tongue color became lighter I knew this was turning into an emergency. I quickly did a google search of local veterinary clinics and found that the only one open was LaCrosse. I called LaCrosse and I explained what happened as calmly as possible and was told to come in. By the time we got there his symptoms were starting to getting better. They had a very busy day and took my guy in and helped him. I was presented with an estimate of cost before anything was done. New client paperwork, sedation consent just in case. Although I was nervous the technician spoke calmly and was very nice. While waiting another tech/assistant/receptionist came out and explained that my very nervous guy calmed down and melted into her during and after his treatments were completed. He even got jealous when she was helping with another pup. I really appreciated the updates and the kind welcoming feeling that I received when they were very busy. You can tell everyone cares, the are very informative, and loves their job. Thank you again to everyone who helped with my guy and me. With all do respect I hope to not see you guys again while on vacation 😄. If so, I know who to call and I know my guys will be in great hands. Thank so so so much from the bottom of our hearts for helping our baby.
posted: 08/13/2023
I got a Doberman puppy back in march and LaCrosse animal hospital was one of the few places where I could get his ears cropped. I called them and was able to immediately get an appointment scheduled. It’s about an hour and 20 minutes away from me but when I scheduled the appointment they communicated well with me and they were able to answer my questions and what to expect the day of the appointment. The staff are friendly and understanding. The day of the appointment I was made aware of the whole process and it was totally worth the hour drive. They did an excellent job with the ear cropping and they were patient into explaining the after care responsibilities I would be responsible for. After the ears are cropped it can take up to six months for the ears to stand on their own so you will have to keep posting them up. It has now been six months and Astros ears look AMAZING! Below are some before, during and after pictures. I would strongly recommend.
posted: 10/18/2022
Dr. Eden’s and Dr. Dunavant at LaCrosse Animal Hospital are both amazing and take wonderful care of my fur-babies. They always fit you in asap, are professional, knowledgeable and caring and all of the staff treats my babies like they royalty (as they are of course). My oldest cat Bella recently had surgery for cancer removal by Dr. Dunavant and I just wanted to say thank you for going above and beyond for my girl. This is the only animal practice I would recommend to anyone who deeply loves their animals.
posted: 09/28/2022
Dr. Edens is absolutely fantastic and has treated all of my fur babies with the upmost care and love! The whole staff is very friendly and accommodating. They just took amazing care of my 6 month old Lab who was just spayed! They have also taken amazing care of my long haired cat from her groomings to multiple heath issues in the past! I don’t plan on bringing my pets anywhere else but here!
posted: 04/15/2022
Our standard poodle had a ear infection. They treated her like a queen. Love the care and intelligent vet! Thank you for taking good care of our pup!
posted: 05/23/2023