Porter County Pet Clinic

4.7 (150)
1699 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Porter County Pet 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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
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 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
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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Amy Rossetti

We've been bringing our first dog (Nico) here for 5 years and we recently started bringing our new dog (Lux) as well. They performed a neutering surgery for Nico when we first adopted him. Recently when Lux got sick, other places told us it would be a week for an appointment, but they got us in the same day and he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. He was started on a treatment immediately. I am so thankful. We also get all of our dogs vaccinations here. They are always nice and treat my pups really well. It's clean and conveniently located. They also have a great website for ordering/reordering meds, to be picked up or delivered to our home. I would definitely recommend PCPC.

posted: 05/01/2023

Shelby Ford

I’m so thankful to have been recommended to Porter County Pet Clinic for my dog. I rescued her as a puppy & she has a lot of behavioral issues that we saw a behaviorist for. Porter County has been AMAZING with us & go above & beyond to cater to my dog. They let us wait in the car until our appointment time & go directly into the room to avoid other people/dogs. They also provide muzzles, respect my dog while doing their job, do not make me feel awful/judged, get us in quickly & have great, affordable prices. Thank you for all you guys do!!

posted: 06/17/2023

Robin Charron

They are so nice and have taken great care of my Bubba!

posted: 08/08/2023

Jeremy Grimes

When my wife moved here in 2021, she brought her puppy with her. We were looking to get some tests done as well as get him fixed. Other locations in Valparaiso were saying we had to wait a month or more and the costs were very high. Then we found Porter County. They got him in and got everything done within 48 hours a d our bill was pretty reasonable. Staff is absolutely amazing and they are very caring towards our dog.

posted: 02/18/2023

Lisa Gibbons

Had to go to another vet for my cat. Ran across Porter on the web. Of course my cats health tanked the day of my appt. She needed surgery etc. The staff was exceptional. I knew exactly what the charges were along with the way they showed the love they have for animals. They also sat with me for however long it took for me to leave my cat for surgery. I also had two of the vets weigh in on my cats condition too and listened to what i thought about it. Thank you all. She is recovering. Looking forward to having you guys as my permanent vet.

posted: 01/14/2023