Kankakee Animal Hospital

4.6 (323)
2045 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Kankakee Animal Hospital

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

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Cyndi Hayward

3 weeks ago, our grey suffered from what we think was an aneurysm. His twisted body and blown pupil put him into a state of shock for 2 plus miserable hours until the vet opened. I called right at 8, spoke with Brenda, and she explained the vets couldn't make house visits due to insurance. I get it. She provided a service to come to our home to euthanize but they couldn't come for another 2 days. 15 minutes and 30 feet later, we managed to get Indy into the van. En route, we called the vet back letting them know we were headed in. Speaking with a different person, we caught her up to what had happened. She PUT US ON HOLD! She came back and with "a tone" said, "You can come on in but we'll have to charge you $75 because you don't have an appointment." Apparently, our dog needed to die in an appointment time. We showed up and there was NO ONE WAITING TO HAVE THEIR PET SEEN BY ANY DOCTOR. We left 15 minutes later and still no one. The money wasn't the issue. The disconnect of relationship with clients has increasingly affected what we used to call our favorite vet. After calmly stating what happened to a desk admin 3 weeks later, no one cared to follow up...which speaks volumes.

posted: 08/08/2023

Rachel Skinner

About three weeks ago, my husband told me I needed to get rid of the dog after he bit a visitor to our home. Against my will, I contacted every shelter and rescue nearby and asked for advice, help…anything. Most places ignored me. I finally talked with a rescue owner that gave me some hope. She spent over an hour with us (free of charge) and suggested that due to Rizzo’s fear/ anxiety we should ask a vet about medication. So I called Kankakee Animal Hospital and told them my concerns. When we came for our appointment I had to bring Rizzo in the back door, with me and my adult son holding on to him. Dr. Lisa Moeller saw Rizzo and gave him his vaccines while 3 of us held him down. . When I mentioned the medication for anxiety, she brushed me off and basically shooed me out the door. I asked the receptionist and she went back and asked the Dr about the medication. She came back and told me that the doctor did not feel comfortable prescribing anything. The fact that she refused to talk to me about it, ask me what I had already tried, or anything at all was extremely disappointing. She just didn’t seem to care at all. I will not be seeing her again and I recommend that anyone who goes to Kankakee Animal Hospital should ask for Dr. Joe.

posted: 06/09/2023

L Elizabeth

Love love love this vet office! We have been going here for 8 years! My doggie just had to have an emergency surgery done this week and they got her right in and did an amazing job. She’s back home and perked up! Everyone was extremely nice and compassionate and made sure I was informed and that I could call any time to get updates. Affordable as well. Thankful for them!

posted: 07/26/2023

Melanie Boehm

We absolutely love Dr. Joe and his staff. Our pets have been patients for over 20 years. We recently moved our Chihuahua pups to Hawaii and they made the process easy...from preparing the paperwork to verifying all vaccines and requirements.

posted: 07/29/2023

keiniece

My first visit with my first pet and I can tell that they absolutely love what they do and love animals. My little baby girl had a blast with the front desk and the veterinarian was so welcoming and gentle and patient with me. Top it off it was affordable. Wellness check was only $40. So far I've found my baby her doctor. If anything changes I'll update but this is a great place to bring your pet

posted: 01/29/2023