Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka

4.7 (109)
1515 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka

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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
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 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
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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Vicki Wilburn

I first learned about this veterinary practice when I was looking desperately to find a practice to extract a tooth my Jack was having problems with. His regular veterinary had scheduled him for an extraction, but the day of the extraction it was found out the their equipment wasn’t operational. Desperate I started calling other practitioners. I read the good reviews for this vet hospital and of Dr Hahn. When others turned me down, this veterinarian agreed to see and treat Jack. Since then, over a year now, we continue to drive the 30 minutes it takes to see Dr Hahn. Jack likes him, I like him and we like the wonderful staff that work there. I feel they really treat the underlying issue not just the symptoms. They are professional, reasonable, and caring! I highly recommend this veterinarian practice.

posted: 07/21/2023

Dawn Campbell

I have been going to them for almost 4 years, when I moved to Topeka. Dr. Hahn has been great with my fur babies, especially when I decided I had to let my senior dog cross rainbow bridge. Everyone has always been very sweet, understanding and professional.

posted: 01/18/2023

Keri Martens

So happy to have found Dr Hahn & his staff! We have a diabetic cat that we just couldn’t find answers from previous vets. We love that he took the time to listen to our concerns without jumping in and wanting expensive tests. Our cat is back to feeling better and enjoying life again! The entire staff is amazing!

posted: 10/17/2022

TopCity Properties

Thank you for taking our Zeus. We had a hard time finding anyone to attempt the prolapse of the urthea in town. Then we found you and it was a blessing. They are taking such great care of our puppy. You can tell they care about our bulldog. We thank you so much.

posted: 06/27/2023

Shasta LeDuc

They are the best! So helpful, and kind! They communicated with us in way were able to understand, and make educated decisions. The exam room has an extra large touch screen monitor!! The vet used it to brings real-time information about our questions and concerns. It was extremely helpful to see what the Dr. Was trying to explain to us. They gave us free samples to help keep our expenses down. They were also very upfront and honest about the different options that we had to fit our budget. I recommend them to everyone I know with a pet!!!

posted: 06/29/2022