Village Animal Clinic

4.6 (123)

25W510 Geneva Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Carol Stream, Illinois 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Village 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:

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

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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

Allison Adamiec

We always have amazing service here! All of the doctors take their time to listen to our concerns and answer our questions. Our dog loves going here! We feel well taken care of!

posted: 09/23/2023

Anna Kinsella

I’ve had a couple of really bad experiences at Village Animal Clinic. When my cat was neutered 10 years ago, they called me to let me know they had given him the anesthesia for dogs instead of the anesthesia for cats. He ended up being okay, thank goodness. I moved out of the area for 7 years but I recently moved back so I gave them another try, against my better judgment. I recently had to bring my cat in because he was throwing up, having diarrhea and he was extremely lethargic. I was extra worried because he is diabetic. I had them run every test on him that they suggested (pancreatitis lab, x-ray, urine test to name a few) and they couldn’t find anything wrong. After two days there I picked up my cat to take him to an emergency vet for the weekend because he had not improved. They gave my cat to me covered in urine and feces and said they “tried to clean him.” It should be noted that my cat is very hard to handle at the vet because he gets very stressed and can bite and scratch. However, there are many methods that vets should utilize in order to restrain cats comfortably when they need certain care. At the emergency vet I arrived and they diagnosed him immediately, told me my cat was in DKA and that I should increase his insulin doses going forward. I had asked Village Animal Clinic before if I should increase his insulin and they told me no because his dose was “a good dose for a cat his size.” At the emergency vet my cat started eating well so I had them examine him and then took him home. I’m really confused as to why my cat wasn’t properly diagnosed at Village Animal Clinic over the course of two days. They had me run tests and administer medications that he didn’t end up needing and it cost me over $1,500. They gave my cat back to me covered in excrement and overlooked what should have been an easy diagnosis. I will not be returning for the care of my cat and I will be finding a different veterinarian.

posted: 08/11/2023

Shabana Baig

I have been taking my pets here for more then year now. I love the staff and doctor who spends time and goes over the treatment plan with pricing so you know ahead of the time which route to take. I always get follow up next morning for any concerns. I would strongly recommend. I haven’t gone to any where else so can’t compare the prices but i am very happy with service.

posted: 06/06/2023