Logan Animal Hospital

4.4 (137)
3260 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 – 11:00 AM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Logan 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 11,392
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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Mary Kangas

Several years ago, I had a dog I called Zoey Kangas. I took her to Logan Animal Hospital. I was thinking of adopting another older female dog and I got accidently disconnected during one of the worst snowstorms this winter (2024). Dr. Thomas saw that he had missed a call so called me back, as I had some questions about adopting another dog. He answered all my questions and went way above and beyond in addressing my concerns. Thank you so much and I highly recommend Logan Animal Hospital to anyone here or moving to this area.

posted: 01/12/2024

Kathleen Musgrave (Katie)

I'm disappointed in the experience we had when we brought our dog in to be put down. We had never been to Logan Animal Hospital before, and we were there because the dog bit someone, so there was a lot of admin and paperwork to do. We had to discuss the circumstances surrounding the bite at length, then locate rabies vaccine records, which took quite some time. All of this could have been taken care of in advance if someone had told us what we needed when we made the appointment. We were there for an hour and a half. Putting a pet down is already incredibly difficult, and having to search for medical records during your pets' final hour is simply unacceptable.

posted: 01/02/2024

Ashleigh Valenzuela

I called today with an emergent issue with my cat and they were able to squeeze me into their packed schedule. My cat ended up having an emergency surgery that day and again, they were able to squeeze my cat into their schedule for that. I an grateful for Dr. Thomas and the staff there! They were all so pleasant, informative, and accommodating. 10/10 experience.

posted: 07/26/2023

Tammy Becker

Great doctor, They really seem to care.... I had an emergency with my dog Cash he gave us a scare one night when he wouldn't stop throwing up and he was shaking and having muscle tremors. I called the doctor to see if I should bring him in and he explained to me what could be going on and if it didn't stop to bring him in the next morning. But thankfully it did and he is okay. He must have just ate something that made him sick. But the doctor made me feel very reassured that he was going to be okay and let me know that most likely it was something he ate. I really appreciated that.

posted: 11/19/2021

Eric Fuller

Treats animals with respect give instructions well and does surgeries very good

posted: 10/12/2023