Gold Coast Animal Hospital
4.3 (91) 225 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Gold Coast 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
There was some confusion about a late night appointment on a Friday to euthanize, Lucky our dear cat. The office was officially closed when we got there and the staff was punched out for the day. Knowing that this was a very difficult time, the doctor and two staff members stayed and assisted us. They all show great care and compassion above and beyond considering the situation, which we greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this Animal Hospital. Thank you Gold Coast Animal Hospital.
posted: 10/05/2022
I've been taking my dog, Ellie, and bird, Harry, here for about ten years. We have always had a great experience. Ellie has needed a surgery on each of her legs, and as someone else said in a review, they are extremely reasonably priced and yet very professional and do a great job. Dr. Reece is wonderful. They are great with Harry, the bird, because they love to have him there and take him out and play with him during the day. I've always been really happy with Gold Coast Animal Hospital.
posted: 03/17/2018
The quality of care you get here is hit or miss. Dr. Katz is wonderful. But I have to question the wherewithal of the other vet. One of our cats was misdiagnosed by him. He said my cat may have developed allergies when I took her in for labored breathing. He gave her some kind of shot and said to monitor her — and if she didn’t get better after an hour or two, bring her back. I brought her back, at which point he said he never told me to come back. We ended up taking her to an emergency vet, who told us our cat was experiencing congestive heart failure and that her chest area was filled with blood. We euthanized her that day. 😔
posted: 03/16/2021
We've used Gold Coast for several years. The doctors are kind and very good with dogs who don't care much (and that's a nice way of putting it) for examinations. The front desk staff are always friendly and have an attitude that makes veterinary trips less stressful. And finally, the vet techs and boarding staff also do a terrific job. We've boarded our dogs on several occasions and they've always come home happy and healthy so we know they're getting some love while we are away. The neighborhood is lucky to have Gold Coast.
posted: 07/09/2018
Constantly canceling my dog’s appointments for months I can’t get her into the office to get treated. Either the vet likes his vacation time or there isn’t anyone working. I had enough! Would never trust my dog with these people! Glad I went to a different location. Can’t blame it on Banfield only the people who took on this new location (Gold Coast Vet) because the previous office on Kingsbury was great!
posted: 06/07/2021
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