The Downtown Veterinarian
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Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about The Downtown Veterinarian? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,184 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,917 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,715 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,854 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,271 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,468 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,450 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,160 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,815 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,413 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,370 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
53 reviews
The Downtown Veterinarian took care of my Cat Precious until the end. She sadly passed this year from old age. Dr. Buchanan and Dr. Klein took great strides in finding my cats discomforts. They properly treated her arthritis and irritable bowel disease using top of the line outlets and technology. Precious and I were always treated with kindness with all employees and were welcomes. You can trust the Downtown Veterinarian for all your fur baby needs.
Dec 25, 2023
We have been to the Downtown Vet several times and I have always felt Dr Cline is a knowledgeable, experienced, and caring vet. Her technician Alisha (I apologize if that’s not the correct spelling) was very kind and gentle to our cat. The office is clean and doesn’t have the unpleasant odor I have smelled at other offices. I really would like to give 5 star but the front office receptionist is not friendly and was downright rude to us. My fiancé was required to sign a form for payment. He turned to talk to another pet parent and she rudely interrupted them demanding he sign the form. Also, I asked her if she had samples of the mineral supplements for sale and she said rudely “We don’t have samples”. Well, guess what? I’m not paying for a bottle of supplements without seeing if my cat will eat them . I have been going to vets for over 20 years and yes I have gotten many samples from the vet. They charge enough for this stuff that they could open a bottle and use it to give samples. I imagine if they did that more often than not the client would come back and get a bottle.
Sep 29, 2023
We entrusted the care of our dog to Downtown veterinarian, in particular Dr Buchanan after being displeased with a local chain of vets. From the first visit, I was impressed with the attentiveness and how thorough and not rushed the visits felt. They have truly gone above and behind in caring for my dog Moose and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking care in the Indianapolis area. The entire staff is so thoughtful and kind. Unfortunately Moose passed away due to severe epilepsy and again, I am continually blown away by how thoughtful the entire staff has been in supporting us in our grief.
Jul 9, 2023
I have been coming to the Downtown Vetwrnarian for about 8 years. The staff has always been very nice, empathetic and knowledgeable. While I have had one issue with Dr. Jones when my dog became paralyzed due to IVDD(intervertebral disc disease). Dr Jones told me "if it was my dog I would put him down". She kept encouraging me to go down that route. Thankfully she no longer works here. I have seen Dr. Wiggers and Dr. Klein the most and they are spectacular. Dr. Wiggers performed dental cleaning and had to remove 14 teeth from our little boy Monty. I highly recommend the downtown Vet. They offer curbside or you can go in with your fur babies for their appointment. If you have a puppy or kitten their puppy and kitten packages are well worth the money!
Aug 2, 2022
We can not say enough about the care that Dr. Wiggers gives to our pets. The team at the Downtown Veterinarian has taken care of all of our pets for at least the last 18 yrs
Sep 18, 2023
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