Kurtz Veterinary Clinic

4.8 (120)
560 N Washington St, Hagerstown, IN 47346, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Kurtz 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Bev Waymire

This was my very first experience today at Kurtz and it was absolutely fantastic! From the phone call in the beginning to the end where I paid was absolutely wonderful everyone was so kind and so considerate and understanding because we love our pets and we drove quite a ways to get there and they were just empathetic about everything. The vet was just amazing, She was so helpful and offered all kinds of advice and I really appreciate it our visit today! Good going everyone there!

posted: 07/18/2023

Robin Flowers

They did the most amazing job on both my goats!! Trimmed their hooves and cut one of my goats horns off that was trying to grow into his temple. Poor thing! They were so nice to us humans too! Lol Updating my review 2 years later.....STILL by far my absolute favorite all-time veterinarian for ALL my animals! Dr. Robyn Kurtz has now done a VERY extensive surgery on one of my cats and she is hands down AMAZING! Dr. Erica Paul comes out to our home and takes care of all of our goats and she is AMAZING! They are our go-to for all our animals, goats, cats, and dogs! They are the ABSOLUTE best HANDS DOWN!!

posted: 04/19/2023

Marc Poe

My dog needed to see a vet. Wasn't an emergency at the moment (possible obstruction). I recently moved back to the area, and they referred me back to the original vet my dog had seen for puppy shots. Original vet couldn't see the dog for 3 weeks. Kurtz still referred me back to my original vet. Possible obstruction needs to be seen! This couldn't wait 3 weeks. So, in short, keep your money and find a better vet that actually has an idea of what their job is.

posted: 07/01/2023

Randy Redmond

Robin and her staff are amazing. Very friendly, knowledgeable. You can tell they all care very much. I think the animals sense it as well. My family has experienced the amazing things Robin and her staff have done. Highly recommend.

posted: 05/26/2023

Bekah C

Our second time here and they’re always so gentle and thorough!!

posted: 08/08/2023