Your Pets Wellness (Bucktown), A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
4.2 (188) 2319 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Your Pets Wellness (Bucktown), A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,109 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,919 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,554 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,913 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,498 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,886 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,601 |
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 sent my friend a coupon for a free exam DIRECTLY FROM yourpetswellness, and she was charged an additional $40, because their exams used to cost $90 but now they're $130. Which is fine, just say $90 off your first exam, or honor what the coupon said? Shady practice, and I've stopped recommending them to my friends which is sad because I used to love them! I brought my cats here for the first time 4 years ago and loved it! The vet was so kind and gentle and really listened to me about their health and I never felt judged. I brought my cat back in for her annual check up and shots which cost $300+, and they looked genuinely shocked and disappointed I refused to spend an additional $300 for blood work that day. The doctor barely spoke to me, man handled my cat a little and I was charged over $100 more than my last visit, and they didnt explain the cost addition. They either have new ownership or have just gone downhill, but I don't think people should go to this vet anymore.
posted: 03/20/2025
Tito usually does well when he comes to the vet. The doctors are amazing. He was there for just a booster vaccine and it was pretty quick and easy.
posted: 12/10/2025
Ever since Dr. Dory sold the practice this place is not the same. I barely felt any genuine love for animals in this place. The staff was filled with new faces (a sign of high turnover) for both techs and doctors. I love my dog, but at the same time I'm not rich. I'd like transparency about the cost of things before recommending work that isn't 100% necessary. I'd atleast appreciate some insight, reasoning, and conversation regarding certain recommendations or courses of actions. But none of those existed in my last visit, simply felt like a minute clinic that was trying to get me in and out. I've been going here for 8 years so it's sad to say that I'm now exploring alternatives.
posted: 03/26/2025
I had a great visit to Your Pets Wellness. The staff was friendly and the doctor was very informative. Highly recommend them!
posted: 12/17/2025
Was really excited to take my just-adopted pup to his first vet appointment, and was excited to see they had a free first visit for new clients. I went in with confirmation from the staff it would be a free visit (of course I understood if my pup needed anything special outside of a wellness exam it would cost money). When asked about my new dog and how he was doing, I mentioned that he has a sensitive stomach just for them to be aware of. I was then told that “because he has these other issues, it no longer makes the appointment a wellness exam and therefore not a free visit”. Essentially, they scammed me and anyone else who experienced this. Because I voiced out loud that there was anything I wanted them to be aware of (bear in mind they did not do anything to treat this in any way, it was a regular wellness exam) they used that against a new patient. My pup was also terrified of the vet, hid under my chair the entire time, and they didn’t seem to care or want to ensure he felt comfortable. It was a very fast check on him with no attempt at getting to know him as a new patient, their way of a rug pull to make money under the guise of a free visit for new patients. Really sad to experience as a first time pet owner who really just wants to make sure my pup has the best care possible.
posted: 01/14/2025
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