Hometown Animal Hospital
4.8 (218) 94 Schaefer Dr, Gas City, IN 46933, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hometown 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:
| 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
Thank you, Hometown Animal Hospital, for keeping care of my dog Lilly. I knew I could trust you guys to keep care of my dog and that Lilly would be in great hands. Thanks again, Hometown Animal Hospital, for all you've done for Lilly. I'll see you in the near future for my dogs' future checkups. It was a pleasure doing business with you guys!
posted: 08/19/2023
They took very good care of my dogs! The vet and staff are extremely kind and spent time trying to make a scared dog comfortable. Very pleased with the tiny incision for a spay on big dogs. Also getting thimerisol free rabies vaccines put my mind at ease. Highly recommend ❤️
posted: 12/22/2023
I pulled my animals from there because they have a racist employee who mocked my language she thought she put me on hold and my language was the office entertainment other staff members were laughing also I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and took my cat there I was given one price on the phone and charge four times more in person so my husband calls to see why I was charged four times more than what they quoted me and the vet got on the phone and told my husband to lower his tone or he would never be seen in her office so unprofessional my pitbull had been a patient there for 10 years my cat only made two visits but they are a money trap they will do things to your animals without discussing it to you and when you get to the desk they're charging you four or five times more than what they quoted you for I guess you get good treatment if you're a Caucasian only.. I believe they are all prejudiced in that office
posted: 03/04/2024
Alas I am no longer a customer here. They went to package pricing. You pay for the entire package whether you actually receive everything in it or not. I prefer to pay for the service I am actually receiving for my fur baby and not for what I am not receiving!
posted: 02/10/2024
Dr. Gary and her staff are always so good with our 3 dogs. We’ve gone here for years and recommend anyone looking for a vet to see her!
posted: 02/13/2024