Northrock Hospital for Animals

4.8 (276)
8338 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67226, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 AM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Northrock Hospital for Animals

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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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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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Carrie Hendrickson

Everyone was very friendly and so happy to see our pup! They all interacted with her, from the front desk to the vet. That’s important to me! The vet gave us great tips and advise and truly showed she cared for the wellbeing of our animal. Looking forward to having a long relationship with this office!

posted: 07/08/2023

Patricia Sherwood

I’ve been taking my dogs, past and present, to Northrock for about 25 years and wouldn’t want to have them anywhere else. It begins with the awesome front end staff who are so helpful and welcoming. The veterinarians (ours is Dr. Rypma) are compassionate, knowledgeable and just so good. The behind the scenes techs are the best. Thank you for always taking such great care of my pups!!

posted: 04/05/2023

Josh Hanks

Dr. Stricker has my vote for sainthood after taking care of my girlfriend and dog through a very hard time while I was away for work. The intention and care she gave was invaluable and made a very hard situation bearable for all of us. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

posted: 08/04/2023

Maddy Campbell

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you guys for the excellent care you’ve provided. I’ve taken my three dogs to you guys for the last 9 years. Late this week my parents’ dog became really ill. They took her to their own vet clinic, but when she got progressively worse on Friday their vet clinic wasn’t able to see her or offer guidance. By Saturday morning she was vomiting pools of blood. When my parents called their vet Saturday morning they were unable to get her in. They called the animal hospital and were told it would be 6-8 hours until she could be seen. I contacted you guys, and you graciously agreed to take her on as a new client and see her immediately. Your staff was patient with walking us through new client forms and helpful with getting pertinent medical information. You guys were able to get labs done on her, get some treatment started, and place a catheter. Your team then worked with the animal hospital to get her referred as a high priority patient. You all stayed past your closing time to give top notch service. Dr. Terry was able to jumpstart her diagnostic process and get her fever down. Dr. Terry was very patient and kind with giving us information about what could be going on and guidance on how to care for her until she could be admitted to the hospital. I am so thankful for your willingness to accept my parents' dog as a new patient today and for taking such good care of us during this stressful time. You all have provided so much comfort and care to my family through some difficult and scary times with our dogs. We love them immensely and are happy to have them in your care. Thank you to the full team! The vets, vet techs, and front office staff are wonderful.

posted: 07/26/2023

Tristan Hall

Amazing Vet Hospital!!! I went in for my new dog and everyone was so nice, gentle, and kind in the process of getting his wellness check. Then literally 3 hours later my cat falls off his cat tree and landed with a nice cut next to his eye, I was lucky enough Northrock Hospital was able to squeeze my cat in later that day and help me be a better pet parent. For the Staff, thank you for your hospitality and eagerness to help me and my animals! As long as my family lives in Wichita we will only bring our animals to Northrock Hospital for Animals.

posted: 05/20/2023