Snapfinger Creek Animal Hospital

4.2 (231)
5548 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Snapfinger Creek Animal 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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
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 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
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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Charles L Magno

We have been coming to Snapfinger Creek Animal Hospital for a few years now, ever since we moved into the area. They know our dogs very well, and the service is always 5 stars for us! Anytime we need to travel, the dogs get to stay here for the weekend, and they love It! They always make sure that their medical needs are up to date, and we love to see how excited our dogs get when they KNOW they are coming to one of their favorite places.

posted: 08/30/2023

Gabrielle Gay

Honestly if you care about your pet and care about fostering a good patient-doctor-owner/parent relationship with your vet, take your pet elsewhere. Out of convenience of location, my parents have unfortunately been taking our family pets to this vet for a number of years. My first experience where I felt this would not be a good experience is when I told my dad to ask the vet about the 3 year rabies shot as I had just gotten this done for my dog at the humane society. At the time they didn’t offer it because the vet felt patients wouldn’t come back if they got the 3 year vs the 1. This was over 10 years ago and has since change. More recently in the last year, I took our dog there for an allergy shots and pain meds for her arthritis. The appointment prior, she had a biopsy on a neck mass and I was never told the results. The vet said she called my mother and explained the results. Since I had paid to have it done I asked her to explain the results to me. She did while my dog was still inside. When my pet was brought back outside I was brought a new invoice with a $60 charge for a doctor exam (a less than 5 minute phone call) and they had increased the price on her pain meds saying the doctor stated she actually gained weight so they had to change the price. Somehow my dog gained weight while in the office for less than an hour. Most recently, in August/ongoing what happened is I brought my 12 year old in for possible uti/diabetes/bloodwork and I yet to get the results of her bloodwork. The communication with the office staff and the vet to pet owners is terrible. 1st, the don’t allow owners to go in with pets due to COVID. Understandable with Covid numbers increasing; however, they take forever to get your animal and forever to bring them out. When I brought my dog in August it was the week it was 90-100 degrees everyday. The vet does not have the decency to call you on the phone and speak to you. I was sitting in the parking lot when I got a voicemail notification about my dogs visit. If you aren’t allowing owners/family in with the pet, you could at least have the decency to call and talk to the person waiting outside in 100 degree weather to pick up the animal. With our dog having accidents and drinking more water, we expressed a concern for diabetes and she supposedly had bloodwork done. I have called and emailed and haven’t gotten a response about her bloodwork. The tech I talked to said the doctor emailed us the results and when I was finally able to get into my dad’s email I saw the pdf that was sent did not include the blood test results. I contacted the clinic again after this and have yet to get a response. Honestly, if you love your pet, take them to a vet who isn’t just money hungry with piss poor bedside manner. It is worth the drive to take your pet elsewhere. It is impossible to actually talk to the vet, which is ridiculous considering pets don’t bring in income and can’t pay the exuberant fees this vet charges (look at the other reviews about how overpriced she is). Luckily our dog is not due for any further shots until January, so I have time to find her another vet. But I will likely need to find one sooner to do the bloodwork that evidently was never performed by Dr Martin.

posted: 09/11/2023

Teshanika Williams

The staff is very nice. I wasn't able to go in they come to the car with your forms and take your animal in then self. The Dr calls when the exams are finished to go over everything, and then they text you a link for your bill. After you pay, they bring your baby back to you. My big boy looked happy when I got him back 😆

posted: 03/21/2023

BARBARA CINTRON

A very confident staff. The veterinary doctor, and Veterinary Techs always takes time to explain what is going on with my dog . Have been going to this Clinic for five years. My dog love it , and so do I . Wouldn't take my dog to another Clinic.

posted: 02/21/2023

Dawn Hayden

I wanted to schedule an appointment to have my dog neutered (which was recommended). I was there May 2023 for a new visit (rehomed dog) and blood work, microchip, exam etc. was completed during that visit that cost me $600. I'm disappointed that they would require me to pay for updated bloodwork for my dog when it was done less 90 days ago. I now have a new provider.

posted: 08/14/2023