Summit Veterinary Services

4.8 (130 reviews)
2124 W Summit St, Winterset, IA 50273, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Summit Veterinary Services

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Summit Veterinary Services? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,235
4.9 Embrace 19,981
4.9 Fetch 5,931
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,381
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,330
4.8 Nationwide 25,728
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,364
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,870
4.7 Pumpkin 3,558
4.6 Spot 11,609
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.8

130 reviews

Just wonderful. Very knowledgeable about my pets and very considerate of my feelings. Dr. LINDSAY and her staff are just great.

Jun 14, 2023

Started taking my black lab to them about 6 years ago. Very knowledgeable vet and accommodating.

May 22, 2023

My husband and I switched to summit vet after our previous vet just wasn’t finding any answers for our dog’s continuous illness. Dr Mertens diagnosed him and prescribed meds to help. Over the last 3-4 months we have made numerous calls to her about him and she never made us come in and pay an office visit she would change his meds over the phone or answer our questions. Sadly his illness progressed to the point that we had to let him cross the rainbow bridge. And I struggled with my decision as he was very good at hiding his discomfort. But Dr Mertens yet again took a phone call and explained that he was very sick and we had tried everything to help him and I did the right thing for him. Even though they were not his vet for very long they treated him and my family like we had been there his whole life Instead of just 3-4 months. I can’t recommend them enough.

Feb 4, 2023

*Review actually from 12/2019* Everyone here at the clinic are absolutely wonderful & so caring !!! We were able to get in at 3:30pm when we called them at 1pm. The vet & tech's are GREAT. My dog DOESN'T LIKE being checked over, let alone having her nails trimmed by ANYONE. However, last week my min~pin suddenly went blind & was pretty scared when I took her in. They were great with her ~ they were able to check her over good & handle her without any problem. Needless to say ~ I was VERY impressed ! Not once did she try nipping them & with not knowing any of them before going blind, I'd say that's a miracle with my GIRL ! Dr. Lindsey is GREAT !!!

Jul 5, 2023

Fantastic vet! Took my new puppy in for his shots and Dr.Lindsay was very knowledgeable about his breed and I could tell she genuinely cares for her patients. So happy I found them!

Oct 14, 2022