Decatur Animal Clinic

4.5 (91 reviews)
1445 E Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526, USA

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM Thursday Closed Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Decatur Animal Clinic

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Decatur Animal Clinic? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

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How rankings are determined

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4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,227
4.9 Embrace 19,970
4.9 Fetch 5,909
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
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3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.9 Pets Best 15,328
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,865
4.7 Pumpkin 3,539
4.6 Spot 11,570
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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.5

91 reviews

Great experience both times bringing first my cat & them my dog for shots and a checkup. Friendly employees & Dr. Prices fair.

Aug 12, 2023

I called to get prices for spaying my dogs & they refused to give me a price until they could examine my dogs. I just wanted to compare to other vets in the area. She said the price depends on the exam. REALLY ?? I would give ZERO stars

Jul 31, 2023

If you get here at the right time, on a good day, you can be in & out quickly. Today's visit took 15 minutes. We've never had a problem with the friendliness of the staff, or the quality of care they provide. Despite being short staffed, I understand that they do their best under trying economic circumstances. Decatur prices are higher than that of smaller towns on some procedures, but with the cost of gas prices, we'll continue coming here whenever possible, since they're right down the road. I also appreciate the fact that they are a walk in clinic, whereas most vet clinics require appointments.

Mar 27, 2023

Very expensive and if u want to do natural options they get an attitude.Even when u know it works/works better.Scrubs always look fresh out of pkg.and not an animal hair on them which is odd for a vets office. But mainly, won't even consider letting u use a program that pays the vet bills and then u make payments to the program that will go by ur income . So I can't get my service dogs issues looked into. Last straw was a new guy hurt my dog and was returned to me w blood running down leg that I had to put a compression bandage on in my vehicle! Their response was "it happens" but never has in 13 yrs before. Going elsewhere!!!!

Jun 23, 2023

Funny how my review was deleted! This is the absolute most terrible place to visit. And they don’t even know how much I work in the community, I will be sure to continue to spread my experience to everyone I know! So glad I recorded the entire thing. This man spent and made me wait 20 minutes while he had phone conversations in the back that was about his personal life nothing to do with animals! I am still very upset and won’t stop until this gets to the person it needs to!

May 9, 2023