Skaer Veterinary Clinic

4.7 (254)
404 S Edgemoor St Bldg 100, Wichita, KS 67218, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Skaer Veterinary 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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Kylee Overman

Works with their clients if they need a digital copy of vet records and definitely treat your pets like family! I'm very thankful for them for working with me to provide the proof of ownership of my sweet boy!

posted: 07/29/2023

Samantha Huckabay

We absolutely love Skaer and Dr. Covington! All of the vet techs are so kind, and Travis at the front desk is always a pleasure to talk to about my questions. When we first moved to Wichita, it was in the second half of 2020, and things were, well, weird. I was anxious about curbside vet services, as we had adopted Kenzie less than a year before and I hadn't ever left her by herself at this point yet. They were kind and helpful, and Dr. Covington came out to the car to tell me all about how the appointment went. Two years later and we still completely love going, and Kenzie gets so excited to see everyone! We've since signed up for the wellness plan and absolutely love using that to help spread out the cost of service on our lazy, 100 pound, polar bear-mix.

posted: 04/18/2023

Dani

I just called Skaer because I saw that it was close and my dog had some symptoms that concerned me. I wish I could remember the woman who answered the phone because she was the sweetest. She helped me and I’m not even a client (YET) she gave me numbers and addresses when she didn’t have to. Our vet from out of town is closing and I 100% know I’m taking my pack here for all our future needs. If over the phone service is that good I look forward to seeing in person care.

posted: 08/02/2023

Kerri

Skaer vet has always been so good to our boy, I never have to worry about the care he's gotten here. However my biggest complaint is that we can never get an appointment sooner than 3 weeks out. Ever. And if we ask if there's anything sooner, we are told it can be an emergency visit, which it's not necessarily an emergency, but it needs to be addressed sooner than three weeks because it could lead to an actual emergency with our dog's medical history. So it feels like there's always somewhat of a delay in care of that. My other complaint is that the prices are at least 2x more than any other vet we've been to in the past with our other dogs for the same exact things- especially for dental cleanings and lab work. The only reason we haven't switched is simply for the fact that they've followed our boy's care for a very long time and switching is a pain. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for the care and the doctors, I think it's all wonderful, but these are the two biggest issues we have and wish could improve, but understand why it can't.

posted: 03/03/2023

Emmett Joseph

Absolutely wonderful experience on all accounts. The care team and Dr. Skaer were all extremely friendly and attentive to my pup, and she's on her way to a full recovery thanks to them! I highly recommend this vet and her team.

posted: 03/28/2023