South Main Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (56) 6 Main St, Sutter Creek, CA 95685, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at South Main Veterinary 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 | 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.
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 is the 1st vet my dog did not try to bite or pee on when she was being looked at. Everyone there was very nice. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great vet for their animals.
posted: 07/28/2023
Recently moved to this vet due to hearing good things and am shocked anyone would think to rate this vet and her super rude staff high. Doctor didn't fix one of our dog's foot issues - still bleeding and infected (spent 3 mins with him) and wouldn't help us get our other dog approved for his therapy training, even though she's officially his vet. Horrible receptionist and the vet needs to quit thinking she's a 'celebrity' vet and work for normal folks.
posted: 06/29/2023
I love this vet office. I called with a concern about a small puncture wound for my dog and got great advice over the phone (they were very busy with surgeries that day). Grateful for this and other moments of kindness and good service during my vet visits.
posted: 07/22/2023
South Main got us in with our ailing beloved dog within a few hours of our call using one of their same day urgent care appointments. They let us bring him through the back because he was always scared of other dogs. They were kind and supportive in our decision to euthanize since Bruce was older and had had a life-altering stroke. They took care of everything and the bill was not outrageous. They followed up with a compassionate card and prints of his paw. We would recommend their services to others.
posted: 05/31/2022
I’m SOOOOOOO THANKFUL for Dr. Alli and for THIS Vet Hospital!! My first experience was getting Emily on the phone who went above and beyond a receptionist. She listened to my concerns whole heartedly and called me back when she said she was going too. If you live in this area you KNOW, how hard it is to get into a Vet right now. They got us in and the best part of this experience was, Dr. Alli found the root cause of his issues and treated him. I would RECOMMENDED South Main Vet Hospital to EVERYONE! I will be moving out of this area, but I will make the long drive to come back HERE!! I believe it takes a WHOLE staff to make a practice SUCCESSFUL! South Main has all of it! Emily was the BEST receptionist, Sarah was a wonderful technician who gave us clear care after my dogs procedure and of course Dr. Alli knows what she talking about and really cares about her patients and their owners!! I will be FOREVER grateful for South Main VT!!!!!
posted: 05/30/2022
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Amador Veterinary Services
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South Main Veterinary Hospital
6 Main St, Sutter Creek, CA 95685, USA(209) 560-9142