Northern Door Pet Clinic
3.5 (45) 10393 Northwoods Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Northern Door Pet 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 | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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
This clinic was amazing. My cat was so sick, couldn't keep anything down, i was worried to say the least. They were able to get him in, get him the help he needed and he is on his way to feeling much better. They definitely have become a place that i feel comfortable with caring for my feline babies. Very greatful they were able to take care of my cat, Mr. Buoy! He thanks you too!
posted: 03/19/2023
My husband and I are traveling cross country with our two cats. We assumed that if we had any issues with them, we could take them to a virtual or emergency vet for care. What we did not anticipate is one of our cats dislodging a tooth - which is apparently not something the emergency vet handles. I stumbled on Northern Door and they said they could get him in the next day. Not only did they immediately remove the problem tooth, but they were able to bring him in three days later for a full dental cleaning and "mouth fix." My little guy is doing SO. MUCH. BETTER. Everyone at Northern Door is friendly and obviously loves the animals they see. They were able to make a super stressful situation bearable and patiently answered my 9 billion questions about the exam, anesthesia, and everything else around my cat's care. Words cannot express how strongly I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a caring place to bring their cat. And - bonus - the office is super cute, too! I wish we could pack them up and take them on the road with us.
posted: 06/27/2023
Pretty disappointed in this vet clinic. My dog has been a patient her whole life. Even when I moved 4 hours away I still kept this as my dog's go-to clinic for shots, dentals, everything. I never took my dog anywhere else. Last year, in order to sign a new apartment lease, they needed her vaccines to be updated. I did not have an opportunity to drive 4 hours to her normal vet before I was required to sign my lease. So, in a pinch, I brought her to the closest animal hospital and got her vaccines updated. While at that vet, they told me she had stage 3 dental disease and needed to be seen by her home vet. When I called Northern Door Pet Clinic to loop them in and get her scheduled, they refused to see her simply because I had taken her to another vet. Like she is now tainted. Because I had an emergency situation. So, now I'm forced to find a new vet for my 9 year old dog after being able to depend on Northern Door Pet Clinic for almost a decade. The worst part about this is my parents still take THEIR dogs here just fine. But they'll refuse to see mine. In the end, this just hurts the dog and goes to show they don't really care about their patients. It's a shame that Door County only has this one vet clinic because the people and their dogs up there deserve so much better in terms of care and service. Smh.
posted: 01/20/2023
I gave this “business” five stars because I have brought my animals there ever since they opened and received very good care most of the time. They have new policies that state you are only considered a “client” is you bring your pet in every year and that leads to over vaccination, they would only treat dogs 40 pounds and under, and now they are not accepting any new dogs at all. It doesn’t matter how many of your pets you have brought for care in the past, the one who writes the checks is not thought of as the client. If you have an emergency, the animal is suffering and needs to be humanely euthanized and they have not seen your animal on a yearly basis, you will be SOL and told to drive the animal an hour and a half to Green Bay. On that note I update my review to one star. I would give it less if I could. RIP Trailer.
posted: 08/04/2023
