Care Animal Hospital

3.8 (250 reviews)
1195 E Palatine Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Care Animal Hospital

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 Care Animal Hospital? 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

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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

3.8

250 reviews

Care Animal Hospital is reliable and caring. The office staff are quick to respond and do what they can to help. The doctors at Care are professional, knowledgeable and considerate. Everyone at Care treat my dogs like royalty. I’ve taken my two dogs here for over 10 years now. I’ve gone to many other vets as I’ve moved around a lot but Care is the best and I often drive over an hour to go here. For emergencies, most vets won’t see you for 1-2 weeks or tell you to go to the ER ($$$) but Care always gets me in same day. I recently had to put my first angel down at this vet and they were very kind and made the process as easy as possible. The prices are high but the service they provide is worth it. Highly recommend!

Sep 23, 2023

We have a 2.5 year old German Shepard/Pit Mix. She was a rescued at 8 months from an extremely abusive and neglectful home. She was crated for 20+ hours a day and never properly socialized to people or other dogs. Care Animal Hospital has taken their time with her and work off her terms and at her pace. It was so nice to see a facility that takes their time with her and doesn't go to muzzle her within 3 minutes like 4 other vet offices did. We love it at Care and cannot wait to bring our new 5 month old German Shepard Mix in for his yearly exam. Thank you Care for being to patient and wonderful!

Dec 10, 2020

First of all this place is 0.7 miles away from our home. Second of all the great things is that they call you back after surgeries or vaccinations to ask how is my pets doing well. Staff is super friendly and doctors seems professional. Mocha and Mars always have a great service here

Aug 18, 2022

I live in the city, went to Dr. Haase for an "ACL" surgery last minute and right before I was about to leave for a 3 weeks vacations. The cost of the surgery was a flat fee that included consult, blood test, X-rays, which none of that were included with any surgeons in the city. Dr. Haase's medical assistant LINDA was a God's sent! She gave me her cell phone numbe, so I could text her directly to give me updates on my dog's well-being without going thru the wait time with front desk. She sent me pics and kept me updated the entire time. Ever since then, I've texted her with serval concerns, or questions, she relays the infos to Dr. Haase right away, and they either send a prescription to my pharmacy in the city, or mail it to me overnight, so I don't have to drive there. DR. Haase and Linda are so caring, they didn't even charge me extra fees for requesting prescriptions for my dog. My vet in the city, charges me for every single bitty thing including for writing a prescription! LINDA!!! LINDA! Dr. Haase, what an amazing team! Linda is just sooo awesome! I can't say enough about her! She responds to me right away even during her time off and week ends! I'm so grateful for her and Dr. Haase. Wish they'd open in the city, but until they do, I'll keep driving to Arlington heights.

Aug 28, 2023

Called Friday for my kitten, they got us in Sat morn @10. As soon as we walked in we got our room, the assistant and the Dr. were super good with my Beni. The Dr. was a newer one to the clinic, he was so great and explained everything. From check-in to check-out everyone was very pleasant. Only thing I would want next time is to know the cost a bit sooner, I asked a couple times and got it at the very end BUT it was very reasonably priced and they all took such good care of my baby.

Jul 24, 2022