Clinton Veterinary Clinic Iowa: Drs. Eslick, Kemmerer, & Aman

4.5 (181)
1574 Main Ave, Clinton, IA 52732, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Clinton Veterinary Clinic Iowa: Drs. Eslick, Kemmerer, & Aman

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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Jeff Buikema

Very caring and professional. Have takin our pets there for years. You can trust the people at Clinton Veterinary Clinic.

posted: 07/07/2023

Tomi Wagner

DO NOT take your pets to Clinton Veterinary Clinic! Unfortunately, they do not care about your pet, they only want your money. They gave my dog 2 vaccines today when he was supposed to be there for a teeth cleaning only. He had a letter from my vet in Bettendorf (which Clinton Vet Clinic acknowledged they read) stating he does not receive vaccines due to developing thrombocytopenia after vaccines 3 years ago. He had zero blood platelets and had to have a transfusion to survive. So you can see why I’d be a little upset that Clinton Vet gave him 2 vaccines today knowing he was not to get vaccines and they did it anyway without asking me! They then charged me for them and were extremely unprofessional about the whole thing. No apology, no I’m so sorry we shouldn’t have done that. Nothing, but rudeness. They knew what they were doing and did it anyway not thinking of my pet’s health, but money. I will never go back there! There are other Google reviews stating this happened to other clients as well. Being polite and professional would mean apologizing for not asking me (the owner) directly for authorization of the vaccines after I had brought a letter (which the manager told me they read) stating he was NOT to have vaccines because he almost DIED the last time he had them and administered them anyway. I was very upset and the office did nothing to make anything right. I was told there was no need for an apology because they had done nothing wrong and hung up on. Of course that is not going to help the situation. I was also told I’d have to wait 2 hrs to speak to the Dr. and when I did get to speak to him, I was told I would be paying the entire bill, my daughter was asked by the Dr if she was recording him with her phone (we were not), and that we would not be coming back. As if WE had done wrong. None of this is polite, professional, or appropriate.

posted: 06/01/2023

Cheri Figg

We have went to Vet Clinic for over 20 yrs and have never had a problem or complaint. They are caring and compassionate with any of our animals. Last week Dr Eslick did a C-section on our Frenchie. Several staff members were there to assist and it was a good thing they were. She had 10 healthy babies!! Dr Eslick was so caring with our girl and her babies. His staff kept us up to date on how things were going during the c-section. Im sure we will be going there another 20 yrs!!

posted: 01/03/2023

Mary Wilslef

Dr. Eslick and his team are caring and professional. The vets always explain what they are going to do. My blue heeler has allergies and both Dr. Eslick and Dr. Kimber have helped with her. She is doing very well now. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

posted: 05/31/2023

Kim Garcia

I called, and they got moose in the same day! We had to wait for roughly 30 minutes, but at least Moose will stop itching now! I've taken my pets here for years! More than 10 years! Always great experience!

posted: 06/20/2023