Rochester Veterinary Clinic
4.8 (33) 130 N John St, Rochester, IL 62563, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Rochester Veterinary 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:
| 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
We’ve taken all of our pets to Dr. Sturdy. Through 4 cats and more than 30 years, we have had nothing but great, caring service. They have always been there when we needed them. No long waits for appointments, ever. Mark and his staff are SO loving and caring to the animals. They will go above snd beyond to make sure they feel safe and loved. Mark gives compassionate, realistic care. He won’t put an animal through unnecessary treatments or trauma. As a testament to their care and guidance, our cat #4 has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for 7 1/2 years and is aging gracefully as a 19 year old. (7 years’ success with feline diabetes is an accomplishment!). Mark is the only vet for us!
posted: 06/03/2021
Bella did great down there. The cost to live in this state is ridiculous. Crazy. Next year I will definitely have her registered in Texas. Vets A1. They have to pay the state I get it. Extra charge my girl is not fixed in IL. Wow. Again great vet.
posted: 11/24/2021
Dr. Sturdy and the staff are amazing! They were loving, kind and patient when we had to put our Sweet (Dog-Son) King down. He was 12 and a half and the compassion shown to my family and I was truly remarkable ❤️😇🙏!
posted: 12/20/2019
Seems like a small town vet clinic that I will never return too. Walked in and it smelled like old cigarettes. Didn’t wait long for the visit but the vet comes out and takes my pet and just walks away no cue to come back with or anything. I end up going back as my pet is super anxious, vet barely said a word to me, asked me questions about what’s wrong and started randomly doing things without explaining, there was also another guy there who I assume was helping and didn’t say much either. What really aggravates me is that the vet kept dropping things due to his swollen hands, I’m not sure what from and I understand we all have things we are dealing with but to be giving pets shots or performing any type of procedure would make for an extremely unsafe situation for pets. The receptionist is nice but I won’t be returning.
posted: 10/15/2021
Very friendly staff. It's clean. I rarely have to wait for my animals to be seen. I highly recommend.
posted: 09/04/2017