Chateau Dog & Cat Hospital

4.7 (266)
4705 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN 47714, 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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Chateau Dog & Cat 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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Chanda Brown

They are super fantastic! I have two dogs that I bring to them one is a 12. Yr old min-pin and the other is a three yr old lab-Dalmatian mix that I rescued. They treat both my dogs the same, with kindness, love and care. I wouldn’t take my fur babies anywhere else.

posted: 08/09/2023

Josh Beiriger

They fit me in even when they were double booked because my girl was very sick. Thank you to the vet and vet techs for being very caring and compassionate. The only negative feedback i have is i wish they had a good working ultra sound machine and an overnight tech that could stay with the dogs. It would have saved me $2000 and a trip to Louisville. Overall pleased with my experience here though. Thank you for helping Sadie!

posted: 03/10/2023

Erica Cooper

Office staff was friendly but not the most knowledgeable. I ended up canceling my appointment for my senior cat because the staff wouldn't give me an estimate of the cost for the appointment. They did, however, keep calling me to push back the appointment, so I just canceled. I don't recommend this vet, tbh.

posted: 07/24/2023

Amanda MM

My dog is old and dying, he’s in pain. They are making him wait a month to get him in for a visit just to make sure he is strong enough to keep taking his pain meds. This may sound cold but he’s on his death bed- we’re playing hospice- so I would think keeping him out of pain would be worth more than making more money by making me bring him in. They won’t refill his meds until I bring him in. So I have to listen to him cry in pain for an entire month because they don’t care about him. He’s not healthy- that’s not going to change. He’s almost 20 years old. He’s not going to be healthy at this point no matter what we do. I genuinely believe this place doesn’t care about anything but how much money they can extract from you. When we got a puppy, he needed to be neutered and we had just moved to Evansville- leaving our tried and true vet behind in Vincennes thinking it would be better to move vet services here. We ended up driving allllll the way to Vincennes for his surgery because Chateau was going to charge us almost $700 for a neuter and microchip. Got the neuter, the microchip, AND back dew claw removal at Southgate vet in Vincennes for $200. That’s gouging at its finest from Chateau. Find another vet- they have much cheaper ones all over that will probably care about your animal much more.

posted: 06/30/2023

Brittany McCormick

I wish I could rate higher than five stars. Not only have I taken my pets here for several years, but I also used to work at Chateau Dog & Cat Hospital. I can say without a doubt I wouldn’t take my animals anywhere else. Through the years staffing has changed dramatically but the kindness, care, love, and compassion have not. They have saved the lives of so many animals, mine included! The veterinary staff is extremely knowledgeable and I feel very safe leaving my pets there. It’s very easy to get an appointment, even if they are solidly booked they always find a way to get you the help you need. I never have had an issue with rudeness or sub par care when visiting. Our cat Rooty Kazootie is well known at Chateau, as well as our late kitty Booyou. The staff has always been excited to see them. (Even if they weren’t nice! 😂) Rooty has severe urinary issues that almost cost him his life several times. If the staff hadn’t acted as quickly and efficiently as they did, we wouldn’t have our sweet boy around anymore. They constantly call with updates about the treatment plan for your hospitalized pet and ask permission before doing other procedures. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for the amazing people who work here. From appointments to emergencies, Chateau is probably one of the best places to go in Evansville for pet care. You won’t find a better qualified team to help your pet in their time of need. 😊

posted: 04/11/2023