Butler Animal Clinic

4.3 (60)
4765 Hodges Blvd #15, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Butler 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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Taylor Gabbard

We originally took our yorkie here just for a check-up and shots when we first got him, but now I couldn't imagine taking my boy anywhere else. The entire staff is so friendly, listens to our concerns, and loves our pup as if he was their own. I highly recommend Butler Animal Clinic!

posted: 10/19/2023

Alicia Calhoun

2/25/23 First time Visit for a physical exam. I was referred here by 2 different neighbors for their pricing (dental services) and pleasant office staff. I wasn’t disappointed. Next week my baby gets a much needed dental cleaning. I’m hopeful that all goes well with the procedure. Mostly that I’ve found a vet that can meet meet and Maxx needs.

posted: 03/02/2023

Christopher Peneguy

Really Great Staff! They truly care. Compared to my prior Vet who has a rotating door of staff the size of 20+ people and owning several clinics. I rarely had a chance for him to physically view my animal. I also had several bad experiences (San Marco Animal Hospital), so I have been on the lookout for a new vet clinic. Having my senior pet evaluated by a small staff who by my research is pretty permanent at the clinic. They also watched him for the day while I was at work post his appointment which was super helpful. I really loved how Dr. Cook took the time before leaving to discuss my pet's exam. Overall, really great experience. The vaccinations for life is a great deal too.

posted: 05/28/2022

Krista Sensing

I needed an appointment set up for my cat who was sick- they were able to see me the next day which I loved. When I go there the front desk girl and the techs were very nice and loved on my cat Molly. My complaint is not with the staff but with Dr. Cook. He came in and immediately started just feeling on her- he didn't introduce himself, he didn't ask me any questions, he didn't try to pet her to make her feel more comfortable- he sucked. His 'exam' lasted like 2 minutes and he wanted to get blood work to figure out what was wrong with her- which i said okay to since I'e had blood work done for her many times in the past since she's 12 years old. Then the front desk girl came in to go over pricing with me for $400+ for the entire vet visit- THAT"S WAY TOO MUCH! I told her they could do everything but the blood since it was $250- again this should not have been that high, you can get blood tests for more than 50% off at other vet offices. Dr. Cook then came back in and asked if "we were okay?" What? I told him, "yeah we're fine, but I'm not paying $250 for blood work." He then just gave me a med for my cat saying it might work and I paid $138 for basically nothing. When I left I called Coastal Vet Clinic and asked what they charge for the blood work Dr. Cook wanted to do and they charged $112 (less than half the price Dr. Cook wanted to charge). I took my cat there that afternoon for Coastal Vet Clinic to check her out and they were much more friendly the Dr. had a very nice bedside manner and was able to address my cats issue without blood work actually. And she is almost back to her normal self. I will never step foot into Butler Animal Clinic again.

posted: 12/14/2021

Catherine Pagett

Butler Animal Clinic is the best. They have helped my animals for years now and I'm so grateful to them. If it wasn't for them I don't know what I do. I was distressed about a puppy and they eased my anxiety my stress and helped my little puppy to get better. You have any issues with your pet this is the place to go.

posted: 10/12/2022