Associated Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (128) 165 Douglas St, Ripon, WI 54971, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Associated 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
I just want to say thank you to the staff, Dr. Jesse and everyone else involved in the care of our Great Dane Drogo. We sadly lost him last weekend but everyone took such good care of him in his last days. They are kind, professional and I can’t imagine taking my babies anywhere else.
posted: 02/23/2022
My lab had surgery & I believe Dr. Jess & her crew took good care of my girl!
posted: 06/13/2023
This is a new vet to me lived up north very clean and outstanding service can't wait to take my dog for his needs.
posted: 03/02/2023
We moved to the area and wanted to take all six of our dogs to one, closer vet clinic as we had been going to three different clinics within an hour from our new home. We transferred all of the records to Associated and that experience was good. The receptionist, as well as Dr. Jesse, were very thorough in making sure they had all the records they needed, and questioned some items on the records that weren't quite clear. Our first dog to visit for her regular checkup back in February was a good experience. They all doted over our Skye, stating what a good girl she was and how they looked forward to meeting the rest of them if they were anything like her. We then took our puppy in for her first puppy visit, subsequent shot visits and finally her spaying in June. Dr. Jesse was wonderful each of the visits and handled the 'baby' of our group wonderfully! Towards the end of June, we brought our remaining four dogs in, two at a time, for their annual shots and checkups. The staff and Dr. Jesse were again very good with our girls. They assisted me as I struggled to try and get one dog on the scale, while trying to keep the other dog out of everyone else's business (I will have help with me next time we schedule two dogs at a time!). Dr. Jesse was great in making recommendations for our Lab's allergies, and also to help our senior girl get around a little easier. She also made recommendation on what shots were no longer necessary for our old gal - something I appreciated in it showed she truly cared and wasn't just out to make a sale/profit for the clinic. This was further supported when I asked about renewing the annual supply of flea/tick and heart guard medications for our girls. She was more than happy to recommend and approve a prescription from a mail-order service; something I have received pushback from other vet clinics in the past when trying to do. We made a great decision to transfer all of our girls here. The staff has been wonderful and I find Associated's prices for the routine visits, shots and spaying fell in the low to middle price range compared to the other clinics we had been going to.
posted: 07/13/2022
What a wonderful first vet experience! We are new pet owners and tried this place out with our new puppy. Service was distanced due to covid but went really smoothly. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. We loved everyone we interacted with. The vet was so helpful this being our first pet and a 10 week old puppy at that. We were given a starter kit that included so much helpful information. Great prices compared to other veterinary clinics.
posted: 05/17/2021