Animal General Hospital

4.6 (154)
3576 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Animal General 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
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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Heddy SenechekServant

They entire staff was wonderful. We are visiting from Colorado and both my dogs developed severe diarrhea. My black lab Shelby is always extremely nervous. We were concerned with her anxiety but the tech just handled her without a word but with a soft touch. My Chihuahua is also very nervous but did not show any anxiety once the tech picked her. What an incredible staff. Thank you

posted: 05/23/2023

Silvia Eason

I went there because someone referred me, due to the fact that another veterinarian nearly killed my feline. I had to wait longer than anticipated, but it was well worth it. The staff is patient and caring. The doctor may ve handling animals a bit ruff, but he does only what is necessary and explains the steps to take. Very transparent and honest. Thank you so much for loving all animals and understanding our concerns as pet parents

posted: 04/04/2023

Debra Jarzomkowski

Always friendly staff, ready to help. Doctors n Techs are knowledge, and make sure you understand treatments risks and benefits, and costs up front. No judgement on decisions made and reasons. Best of all, the ONLY place my brat, grumpy cat baby can be herself and not be judged lol.

posted: 07/26/2023

Thomas Hudnall

Dr. Jean Waguespack and her staff at AGH saw my pet on a busy weekday. I could tell on the call from sounds of dogs in the background that they most likely had a full schedule of pets. Even with that, they quickly scheduled my pet after an explanation of his complications. During the exam, my pet was greeted with pets and hugs. He was seen promptly, examined throughly by Dr. Jean, and I was given an explanation of what she thought could be causing his issues. Her and her staff gave me a breakdown of an itemized receipt and explained each subtotal and total. Before leaving, we were given instructions on what to do to get him feeling like himself again and told, "if he shows any signs of getting worse or doesn't get better in the next 24 - 48 hours, please call immediately." Unfortunately, he began to decline and early the next morning I called AGH again. The vet tech that answered knew exactly who I was and what my pet was seen for. She immediately called Dr. Jean who promptly scheduled us for a return exam to figure out why my pets health took a turn downward. I took my pet to AGH and unfortunately had to go to work. They ensured that he was in good hands and I did trust the knowledge and care they showed. Once Dr. Jean had examined my pet, she called and explained everything that was occuring and the care that he recieved and was going to recieve in hopes to get him back to a stable condition. Again, an explanation of pricing was given. And after agreeing to the care and pricing, they immediately began to work on my pet. He showed some signs of improvement, but he was not yet stable and I recieved another call about his health. Dr. Jean explained that she would like for him to go to an emergency vet in order to recieve continued care over the weekend. Her and her staff gave me an thorough explanation of his improvement and also recommendations of emergency vet care within the surrounding area. Upon discharge, Dr. Jean had already forwarded my pets records to the emergency vet in the area, and had even gone out of her way to give a rundown and referral to the emergency vet before my arrival. I was grateful for that extra effort, it made the stressful experience of transfer easier. My experience with AGH was great and I am definitely going to make them my primary veterinary care in the Columbus, GA area. Dr. Jean is knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. Her and her staff explained everything in great detail. The breakdown of pricing was thorough and easy to understand. And lastly, my pet was treated as if he was one of their own. Dr. Jean and AGH staff, thank you for showing the level of care you did. I was nervous about my pets condition and you all did a wonderful job of getting him back to stable conditions. I look forward to bring him back to you for routine care.

posted: 05/13/2023

Michael Hall

I was telling the problem with my cat, and I found the vet assistant nodding and not even listening. Wound spending $420.17 and did nothing improved because of them, with cat. In fact, somehow the soft tissue damage, cruelly spread from one leg to the other, which is I know is physically impossible. Misdiagnosed my cat to make money. I believe this place should be shut down

posted: 07/28/2023