Wausau Animal Hospital
4.5 (236) 1006 Townline Rd, Wausau, WI 54403, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Wausau 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 | 11,757 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,158 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,571 |
| 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 | 12,232 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,033 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,743 |
| 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
We are moving to AZ and our dog has Lyme's disease. We had started his meds a couple weeks before we left but his meds accidentally got packed and we wouldn't have had access to them for several days. It was an emergency to get more pills the day we were starting our three day drive. Wausau AH quickly got us more meds in a timely manner. I am so grateful to them for all the excellent care they have given our dogs. The nurses are gentle, kind, and skilled and the doctors are as well. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will miss you.
posted: 06/04/2023
I've brought both my dogs here and have been very happy with their level of detail, compassion, timeliness and knowledge. I have an older dachshund with an assortment of issues and they've been a godsend for keeping her healthy for as long as they have. Due to her issues, there have been a few unexpected visits and we weren't able to get the same vet each time, but they've all been wonderful to work with and treat my girls like they've known them their whole lives.
posted: 03/01/2023
They were so sweet and professional. Fritz wasn't nervous at all. I am so glad I chose Wausau Animal Hospital for my Vet! Will definitely recommend. 10/10!
posted: 04/02/2023
Just took my dog there she's barely one-year-old. they were amazing make sure there was no other dogs because she has high anxiety with other dogs. Everyone that worked there was amazing including the vet. You can tell they care about what they do. This will be the only vet that we will take our dog and any other future pet we get.
posted: 06/29/2023
Wausau Animal Hospital has changed so much since it was sold and the big remodel. I was a customer for 26 years and used to LOVE them, but the last 3-4 years things have changed. It’s more of a “business” and not a place that takes extra care for our 4-legged family members. I’ve had two situations in the last 16 months where my dogs were VERY sick and needed to be seen. One was after a surgery THEY did. The response is always, “No appointments. Go to the emergency vet.” Yet today when I went for two shots, they insisted on charging an extra $65 per dog for a yearly exam or would not do shots or give me heart worm medication. So…..when you go in, how can the owner make more money???? When you need help, go somewhere else. No thank you. I got into another vet in two weeks and they have emergency services so I won’t go through this any more. Think twice before you go there now.
posted: 07/12/2023
Veterinarians in Wausau, Wisconsin
Marathon Animal Hospital
1025 S 17th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, USA(715) 845-1919
VCA Companion Care Animal Hospital
1501 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403, USA(715) 848-5326
Wausau Animal Hospital
1006 Townline Rd, Wausau, WI 54403, USA(715) 845-9637
Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Service
1605 Bovine Ln, Wausau, WI 54401, USA(715) 675-9402