Oz Animal Hospital Lincoln Park
4.7 (301) 620 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USAHours:
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: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Oz Animal Hospital Lincoln Park
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 | 11,392 |
| 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.
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
I recently switched to Oz after having a horrible experience at another chicago vet chain. I have a reactive rescue and he was given love and kindness during his care! The team really connected with him and me, making sure all my questions were answered and his screenings were completed. Really night and day compared to the other vet. We’ve had 2 follow up visits and he doesn’t even seem scared to go in, which is the opposite of his previous vet.
posted: 08/16/2022
Lovely people. Outstanding care and attention. We were new patients and our old vet couldn't see us when our cat needed urgent care, but we were able to get an appointment right away with these folks. Definitely our new vets from now on!
posted: 05/16/2023
This is a long over due, 5 star review! We took our 8 week old puppy, Monty, to Oz after picking him up from the breeder in April 2020. Within 24 hours, Monty was incredible sick and Oz was the closest vet to our apartment. Because we had just gotten him, any sickness was not yet covered by our pet insurance plan. Oz worked with us by keeping Monty in-patient during the day and we would nurse him at night for about 10 days. The Vets and staff took such great care of him, and did an excellent job guiding us through a difficult situation by taking time to explain to us everything that is going on. We tried talking to our crazy breeder, and Oz was kind enough to send a letter to us describing the illness - didn't help much because the breeder was insane, but the jester was appreciated! They worked with us on the finances, since we did not plan to have such a large expense immediately after getting our dog. If it wasn't for Oz, I am not sure Monty would have survived. I would recommend this vet to EVERYONE! We are so grateful for them! See pictures for a sad sick puppy, and a happy and healthy dog, who loves going to Oz Animal Hospital!
posted: 06/27/2022
The staff here are really nice but they are terrible at communicating. When I moved back to Chicago, I took my dog to Oz so they I could get him up to date on everything he needed. Not only was the process not clear, but I've been back 3-4 times to catch up on vaccines because it was never clear what was needed and when. It took them two weeks to decline my dog's heartworm medication request because he was due for a heartworm test in January. Well.. why didn't they mention that the last 3-4x I went? I will not be returning. VCA has always been more communicative, organized and prompt.
posted: 06/26/2023
Not a big fan of this vet. I’ve been going for a year and have spent thousands of dollars. One time I got my prescription for my dog refilled and they gave me the wrong meds. When I called two months later, they said they had nothing in their system that says they gave me the wrong meds but they were for a completely different organ. So I didn’t get refunded or even apologized to. They don’t seem super knowledgeable and are a bit all over the place. The people are very nice though.
posted: 05/09/2023
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