College Hill Animal Hospital

4.5 (208 reviews)
244 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at College Hill Animal Hospital

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.

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Looking for information about College Hill Animal Hospital? 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.

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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

4.5

208 reviews

The Vets are super nice. My Dalmatian is a scaredy cat, it’s nice when they come in the room that she doesn’t tuck her tail. Super friendly and professional staff, every time. iI takes a lot to run a professional and successful business. They are priced well. Will definitely be back.

Aug 23, 2024

Having to say goodbye is never easy. The staff here, and especially Dr. Hesse, were so kind and empathetic. They worked us in 3 weeks ago, when we first thought it was time. But Dr. Hesse was able to give us just a little more time with Diesel, with the right meds. It was time this morning, and again, they worked us in. Then told us to take our time with Diesel once it was over. And I'll never forget Dr. Hesse's words. As he was walking out, to give us some time with Diesel before we left, he rubbed him on his forehead and said "I'll see you up there, Buddy." We could not have asked for any better treatment for us or for our beloved Diesel.

Dec 11, 2023

Wonderful staff. The front desk is sympathetic and helpful. The Vet. Technicians are very kind and aware/gentle. And Dr. Chris was very informative, listened to all my questions, and left me with a lot of assurance and peace of mind on a difficult thought. I took my Samson here because he wasn't eating and he became very weak. He ended up being diagnosed with lymphoma. Dr. Chris was very informative and even showed me the lymph-nodes while offering a lot of other information. Dr. Chris was able to buy me a month or two more with the healthy boy I desperately missed. The medicine worked and he became a happy, fat boy again. Dr. Chris was also very helpful with me couping with the decision of putting Samson down due to all the variables of his health and suffering. He was honest and blunt, but still compassionate and caring, which is what I needed. After a day or two of sadness, I received by mail a signed letter by the staff with Samson's nose print in it which gave me happy tears. I am forever grateful to this clinic and to the wonderful and caring people that work here, and making a difficult situation easier to bare/coup with. Thank you College Hill AH for everything you all do ❤️💚

Jul 4, 2022

Found two little stray puppies and they were sick and needed treatment ASAP. They squeezed us in and did a stool sample and found out they had worms really bad. The treated there worms and vaccinated them the same day and the next day they where doing so much better!

Jun 10, 2024

I am beyond dissatisfied with this clinic. Only been here a few times but was not impressed each visit. They sure do love to charge you $55 for a 30 second look at your pet and call it an “exam”. Gave my cat a steroid shot because her ears have been dirty and the vet clearly couldn’t figure out why, proceeded to tell me if she needed more of these “injections” for allergies it could give my cat diabetes. I was not even greeted the last time I took my cat in, it’s clear they don’t care about their clients and just want your money. I ended up taking my cat to a much better clinic and regret ever stepping foot and wasting my money at this poor excuse of a vet clinic. The other vet took 15 minutes examining my cat!! They actually talked to me like a normal human being and actually cared about my concerns and my cat! College hill vet was always so condescending when talking to me. When they found out I was attempting to get my cats records faxed over to a different clinic the rude receptionist told me it takes 24-48 hours to fax records. Oh does it? That’s funny, I used to run a pet resort that was connected to a clinic and it never took us more than 1 hour to fax records BUT we were also competent at our job and wasn’t petty. 0 stars for this clinic, my friends told me to stay away from this clinic but it was the closest one to me that’s why I gave them a shot. Never again.

Mar 11, 2024