Indian Hills Animal Clinic

4.3 (156)
200 McFarland Cir N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Sunday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

How to Save Money at Indian Hills 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Amanda Sockwell

It's hard to find an exotic vet, but I was happy with this one. I went in asking about bloody poops and she found some blockage right away. My biggest complaint is that they charged $20 to trim his nails, and normally that's a free service. Parking is absolutely awful. Small lot that I imagine is mostly filled with employees.

posted: 08/01/2023

Noah Edge

The vet was very knowledgeable about my tortoise and his species. The vet was able to answer all my questions and do all of the tests to ensure my animal was healthy. The vet also was able to further educate me on the best possible care of my Western Hermann’s tortoise. I highly recommend this vet.

posted: 04/08/2023

Renee M

I have visited a couple of different vets around town but nothing compares to the care that both my dog and myself received from Indian Hills. I had a freak scare with my dog but my usual vet was not able to see us. I called Indian Hills and they were able to get us seen in under an hour as an appointment. Dr. Drain is the upmost kindest veterinarian that I have ever taken my dog to. She listened to me so carefully and made me feel seen and not crazy/overprotective regarding the things that I was concerned about. I have never had a veterinarian sit and answer every single one of my questions, go over everything, and spend the better half of an hour with us in the room. My dog loved her and so did I. Regarding the price, I am in college and yes it was a little more expensive than I have paid in the past, but I was given a quote before anything was even attempted. At the end of the day, I was fine with the price and would pay it over again simply because of the treatment from Dr. Drain. I would rather pay more for a veterinarian visit when the veterinarian takes the time to alleviate every possible anxiety and touch all bases possible like she did. I cannot foresee myself going anywhere else unless Dr. Drain leaves.

posted: 05/05/2023

Madeline Lessard

I made an appointment for my bunny to be neutered a few months ago and they called me literally less than a week before to tell me that they won’t be able to do the procedure because the vet won’t be there. My parents took off several days to help me take care of him, have already paid for accommodations through the trip, and travel arrangements. I will NEVER take my bunny here again because I can’t count on this clinic. Incredibly disheartened and disappointed. Do not bring your pets here if you want a reliable vet.

posted: 08/02/2023

Laura Whiting

Caring & competent vets and vet techs. They'll fit you in if you have a more urgent issue. Good communication. I believe they no longer treat birds (Dr. Smith was the bird guy & he recently retired) but they do treat reptiles now.

posted: 04/26/2023