Metropolitan Veterinary Center

4.5 (333)
1556 S Michigan Ave Ste.100, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Metropolitan Veterinary Center

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

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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Efuru Miller

Platinum care and customer service..working as a Public Servant I value customer care and customer service. I train my trainee’s on actively listening with an empathic heart. From the time I made my appointment and explained my care and concerns for my fur baby, Metropolitan Vet Center came through every step of the way! The office staff was very friendly, the Technician was patient and friendly and the Vet was super awesome, she literally took a seat with us and took the time to listen to our care and concerns, answered all our questions, and gave us different options of care. I highly recommend them to others. Great service all around!! Thank you!!

posted: 09/14/2023

andrea b

We adopted our dog in 2012 and took her to Metro Vet a day or two later, right at its beginning. For several years, we had nothing but great experiences there. The two founders were absolutely wonderful to our dog and helped us so much through the early years of stitches and finding the right foods and supplements. Best of all, they were walking distance from where we lived and the hours were incredibly convenient. We referred many people to the business and considered the staff to be our friends. Things became a bit more formal as the practice grew, and at some point, they added more vets and we started being disappointed with the care we were receiving. One newer vet actually had me do an ear culture on my dog myself (and I am in no way qualified to do such a thing) and still changed me $72. This same vet also prescribed a lot of unnecessary meds for a seasonal allergy, which is when we decided to seek vet care elsewhere. I wrote to Dr. Jacobs at the time, but never heard back. This was around 2019, and we have since moved out of the area. I have to say that we felt really hurt and disappointed after so many years working with them. It doesn't seem like the place we loved so much when we started.

posted: 08/14/2023

Laurie Bederow

Always friendly and respectful staff. Excellent and thorough care. I especially appreciate their responsive follow up the day after the visit, with test results and wanting to make sure my dog is ok. Highly recommended.

posted: 05/31/2023

Tiffany Williams

I have been taking my pup to Metropolitan Vet for several years. They are always very kind, squeeze us in when they can or its an emergency, and have taken good care of my furbaby. The staff is very friendly and they always follow up with a phone call post-service. I am very happy with them.

posted: 08/30/2023

Stacey Hultgren

I've been so impressed by Metro Vet and the care with which their doctors and staff cared for both my elderly, very stressed at the vet cat. We unfortunately had to put our cat to rest after comprehensive medical review and they were incredibly gentle with the whole process. Dr. Jacobs was very thorough in her assessment of our dear pet for several months prior to the decision. I always felt like I understood exactly what was going on medically as well as the options I had for him. When the time came to make the tough decision she was also supportive and understanding. I very much recommend Metro as a great vet experience.

posted: 05/02/2023