Higgins Animal Clinic

4.6 (214)
1705 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Higgins 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 11,414
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.

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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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Hillel Frankenscience

Adele Black is an angel, a queen, an ebullient legend of the veterinary field and the soul reason I continue to trust my pups care with this facility. If she ever leaves, it will be a sad day and they should retire her scrubs, while erecting a statue in her honor. Veterinary care is of course an animal business, but we can't forget it's also very much a people business and there's no better people out there to ensure expert care for your furry friends than Ms. Black :)

posted: 10/05/2023

Ziad AZZI

I am extremely grateful for the exceptional care provided by Dr. Shana, the veterinarian I visited at Higgins Animal Clinic. Dr. Shana went above and beyond to help my dog during a critical emergency, and she was very compassionate from the moment I reached out. Dr. Shana evaluated and stabilized my dog's condition, and tirelessly worked with her team to find a specialist who could see us on the same day. Her expertise, empathy, and commitment to my dog’s well-being were absolutely remarkable. Thanks to her quick intervention and the specialist she connected us with, my dog's eye is now on the path to recovery. I cannot recommend Dr. Shana enough for her exemplary professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. Thank you !

posted: 06/14/2023

Crystal Eidson

This will be my new vet. I went there because my dog had hurt his foot and my regular vet couldn't squeeze me in for several days. Everyone is professional, compassionate and generous with their knowledge. Vet care costs can be tough, especially for someone like me who doesn't have pet insurance, and there's a limited amount anyone can do to mitigate it. But they did their best for me within those limits and I am profoundly grateful.

posted: 06/14/2023

Marc Rotman

Grooming review. We have another facility for our vet needs - not because we don't like Higgins, but because we have a history with our vet but who doesn't offer grooming. I wouldn't hesitate to come for vet services, though. Now then! Felipe is the groomer. He came highly recommended by a friend who did a ton of research on groomers because she had a curly haired doodle. We have a wavy haired doodle, so not quite the same urgency but still need occasional trimming. We dropped her off - curbside service only for the groomer. We had a brief discussion with Felipe about how we wanted her features done. A couple of hours later, she was clean, trimmed, and clipped. She was happy and Felipe said she was a cooperative customer. Our Bobbi is a cooperative pup, so we weren't surprised, but still good to hear. Overall, we're happy with Higgins and Felipe!

posted: 11/27/2020

Anna Edfors

Great vet visits! My sister and I bring our dogs to Higgins because the staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Dr. Damania is phenomenal, she has seen all our pets in the past years. We also come for grooming and Philipe, the groomer, is amazing! Our dogs always look great and he’s so good with our senior pup. We also really appreciate the techs because they are very thorough, answer all our questions and remember things about our pets!

posted: 01/05/2023