Hillside Pet Clinic

4.7 (67)

2016 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Collinsville, Illinois 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Hillside Pet 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	11,392
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

Travis Nai

Been coming hear for the past 9 months after trying to find a more local vet than our previous one. Tried a few before finding Dr. Hill. He is awesome at explaining everything as well as showing his support when it's needed. Staff at the location are just as amazing!

posted: 08/04/2023

Sapphire Brown

The office always quick to see and treat my dwarf rabbit if he's ill. Greatful they take his health seriously.

posted: 06/01/2023

Garrett Fulkerson

I had problems finding a vet clinic in the area that could care for a turtle, after searching around for a while I found hillside. I gave them a call expecting not to get in for a day to a few weeks as other places had told me. Thankfully for myself and my red eared slider, they got me in within an hour of calling. I could tell right away that the staff cared about their patients, our pets. In the waiting room, they have, what I'd call victory trophies of various things they have removed from pets. The vet that I saw specifically, I don't remember his name, but he was very gentle with my little guy and knew how to take care of him right away. They took a matter of minutes to remove a piece of moss twine that had wrapped around my turtles paw and had caused swelling, they didn't hurt him or scare him. They let him show his leg naturally and were able to get it clipped with ease. 10/10 experience, I have already began recommending hillside to friends and family. And that's why I'm leaving this review as a recommendation to you, the reader. Hoping that my great experience here can be shared with other pet lovers. Again, I would like to thank the great staff at Hillside and highly recommend them for your little ones, as they will take great care of them.

posted: 09/19/2022