Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic

4.5 (173)
66 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Mill Plain 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:

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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Susan Ronald

Its always 50/50 coming here- most times I get a sour taste in my mouth due to the older women that sits closer to the door is constantly rude. Maybe that's just her personality. In which, as a first time in-comer- I was skeptical about the Vet Techs. Surely, I had Dr Chris and he was amazing. Since he's left its just a hard place to trust. So, I pulled my furbaby out of there and transferred. I've had my insurance call and email MPV numerous of times and they simply won't answer- I've been pushed away from a younger women that was there last week on Monday during lunch hours. She asked me why am I there no hello no nothing. As if I take lunch with them, lol. They also don't answer emails no matter how many times you email. Simply just find a different vet. even if it's far away

posted: 11/17/2023

Caroline McFarlane

I literally drive from out of state just for Dr. Chris Elson. He's always been my vet and whenever something is going on with my pups, he's the only one I trust. His main concern is always the well being of the animal and he would never put them through any unnecessary testing, scans, uncomfortableness or pain. He's hands down amazing! I wish he was still closer to us but the drive isn't too bad and he's worth it.

posted: 07/21/2023

Ellen M

Hit or miss since this practice changed hands, and I seriously doubt I will go back. Two out of the last three visits were horrible. Not at all confident with the vet care my 20 year old cat received. I booked an appointment with my vet of choice. At the time of the appointment, I was left waiting in the treatment room with a stressed out 20-year old cat for over 30 minutes. I was getting ready to leave, and a different vet came in and I was told the vet I booked an appointment with wasn't in that day! There was another client in the waiting room who was told they had no appointment. I gave it three tries; will not go back. Addendum: I took my cat to a different vet & found he had been misdiagnosed! This used to be a wonderful facility but since it was bought out by a corporation, it’s gone terribly downhill.

posted: 10/21/2023

Morgan Magliulo

If I can give them negative stars I would! Very rude women work there and I caught them of both in lies! They said they do not take payment plans but yet Carecedit is a form of a payment plan. So instead of saying they don’t take payment plans express to the customer that they do in fact take payment plans and the only one they offer is carecredit. They are overly priced as well so if you want rude representatives and overpriced this is the place for you. I even asked for them to give a message to the Vet doctor and they simply would not do so. I wanted to talk to someone with a degree not a rep.

posted: 10/11/2023

Stephanie Rodriguez

The fact that many Vets have come and gone in the past 3 years speaks volumes. They have horrible retention of their Veterinarians. The last time i brought my dog here the Vet who saw him wasn’t the best and left a bad impression. I will not be bringing my dog back to the practice. And not to mention i posted on their instagram and they deleted because it wasn’t praising them.

posted: 10/09/2023