LaFayette Animal Clinic
4.7 (193) 1005 South Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at LaFayette 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:
| 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.
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
Great environment and extremely courteous staff. I highly recommend Lafayett animal clinic.
posted: 06/27/2023
On 2/25/2022 I had taken my precious baby in to have her mats shaved. I was sure to tell the Vet tech that she had hyperthyroidism. They had advised me not to give her food or water after midnight as they might have to sedate her. The Vet tech advised that if they were to sedate her, they would let me know. As the day progressed, I heard nothing until around 3:30. The Vet tech said, she's okay and waking up now. When picked up, there was no conversation other than being told that she had to have stitches for a small wound that was already there under the mats. Upon getting her home she was sluggish and she tried her best to be her loving self. The next morning everything had changed. Mocha was laying around and I thought that she was just still coming out of the anesthesia. Later that afternoon it was apparent that she was in serious distress. Upon taking her to the Chattanooga Emergency we were advised that she had a heart murmur-level 4. Her body was shutting down and she had suffered a stroke. Now, no one from Lafayette Animal Clinic had advised me of a heart murmur at this point. Chattanooga advised the anesthesia was too much for her. Upon talking to the Vet the following Monday @ LAC he informed me that yes, he had noted a slight heart murmur and had only sedated her to stitch the wound. Yet..I wasn't advised about this heart murmur until it was too late. I advised the Vet that she was gone Saturday night...there was nothing we could do. While he stated that he was sorry this happened, there was no explanation as to why no one told me about her condition. He stated there was a lot of miscommunication that day about Mocha. I contacted her regular Vet and told them she'd passed. They sent me a sympathy card immediately. While LAC did nothing... I paid $125.00 to LAC and $535.00 to emergency center in Chattanooga and no longer have my precious girl.
posted: 03/16/2022
Rusty Smitherman cause the loss of my pet he was rude and didn't want to find out what was wrong. He doesn't care about animals he just in it for the money like the other vets in that town.
posted: 09/20/2023
I have only been to this vet two times and I have to admit the two times I went into the office I did not have any issues m. However trying to call to get my cat an emergency appointment as he was hurting the woman on the phone rudely interrupted me and asked if I had a question. So I kinda laughed because it was so rude and said yea my cat needs an appointment he is hurt and she says “yea we don’t have anything until friday” so I responded with “ ok I’ll find another vet” and her response was “okay” so clearly your animal is not cared about whatsoever here seeing as she literally has no idea what is wrong with my cat he could be missing limbs for all she knows . Very rude. Very unacceptable .
posted: 05/08/2023
I am so glad I switched to Lafayette Animal Clinic. They are always friendly, caring and helpful. Love Dr. Jeremy
posted: 08/10/2023