Deerfield Animal Care Center
4.4 (80) 150 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, USAHours:
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 – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
How to Save Money at Deerfield Animal Care 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:
| 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
Here is our favorite vet! We have two dogs and we used to go to another vet in the city. Lucky we found Deerfield. Appointments are easy to make and the doctors and staffs are super friendly. When we board, they send us daily photos and updates of our pups which helps us know they are doing well (the picture is one they recently sent us during their stay). Definitely recommend here!
posted: 11/27/2021
Wonderful!! Dr. Staff, are kind and perfect!! My dog went there for surgery last week. Before there, we went another dr office, they couldn't handle and sent ER for surgery, but price is $7000. So we couldn't surgery, and next day we found good place and Dr. There service and price wonderful. I strongly recommend this office !!! 10 star ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
posted: 12/31/2020
I am so elated that we came upon Deerfield Animal Care Center!!! Dr. Nick Sterner is THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! We have 3 dogs: Ages 10 months, 5 years, and 16 yrs old!! And he knows everything, the perfect ways to treat them, and all with just the right amount of TLC!! Their prices beat any other place we had taken our pets to, but the care and attention is why we stay. Dr. Sterner explains everything to you in detail so you know what is going on, what will be done, what you will be charged for, & what it will cost you. They allow you to be right there during the entire visit to comfort your little (or big) ones. Dr. Nick is very sociable and easy to talk to, as well as all the office staff. They are all nice, helpful, and easy to interact and have a laugh with. They are supportive of me and my 3 little guys and I always look forward to a visit to Deerfield!! My maltipoo, Ryder, was put under for a much needed teeth cleaning, that I found out was close to being much overdue! Teeth came out pearly white! Our Havanese pup, Denver, received all of his vaccines, boosters, antibiotics when needed, and upon taking him in to get fixed, just prior to taking him back, Dr. Nick looked at a bump on his belly that I found and discovered there was a hernia and that it would be best, and cheaper to fix both while he was under that day. He healed up wonderfully, and no sign of the hernia since! And our old man, Buddy, snagged a nail that had to be completely pulled. It was not fun, it was not pretty, but we got the job done, wrapped him up, got him pain meds on board, and antibiotics to prevent infection. The nail has already grown back in. These vets and techs know what they're doing, and love what they do! This place it #1 !!!
posted: 02/22/2017
I had such a great experience here - the front desk was wonderful and the vet was so helpful.
posted: 07/21/2023
Deerfield Animal Center is awesome! Dr. Barron showed exceptional care to our pup!
posted: 08/01/2023