McClendon Veterinary Clinic

4.7 (93)
1806 Roselawn Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at McClendon 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 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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Misty Crawford

Valentine was really sick and needed to see a veterinarian and her normal veterinarian was closed due to it being the weekend. I’m so thankful I found them on Google. Mr McClendon was so knowledgeable and understanding and answered all of my questions about my baby . I highly recommend them and thank y’all for getting my baby better ✨🐶🐾💜

posted: 08/27/2022

Sally Henry

Extremely responsive and caring. Always help with our two dogs in a timely manner and extremely friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend

posted: 08/03/2023

Rebekah Brown

McClendon Vet was absolutely wonderful! We took our puppy in because h had been very low energy, getting sick, and would not eat or drink anything. We thought he had just eaten something from outside because is always finding stuff to chew on. They did a parvo test which came back positive and I was heartbroken (I had watched a friend try to nurse her dog back to health after testing positive for parvo). They we’re so patient and made sure I knew all of my options and gave me time to cry (which I was doing a lot of) and call my husband to see what we should. We decided to get him treated at the vet and they took such great care of him! They let me see him before I left and let me come in to see him 2 days later to see how he was doing and gave me constant updates. They never once seemed annoyed or bothered to give me an update on my baby. He made it through with no problems and is home and happy! Thank you SO MUCH McClendon Vet!

posted: 11/09/2022

Amber Albritton

I love this office! Dr John is so patient and good with my 70lb protectively aggressive rescue dog, while also being super knowledgeable about all the quirks of my little weirdo frenchie too. All the staff I’ve come in contact with were nice, helpful, and seem to genuinely love animals and they always call to let you know how your baby is doing if you have to leave them. Can’t say enough good about these folks!

posted: 03/27/2021

Ashley Sims

Every time I’ve had to go to this clinic I am treated as though I am their favorite family member. I made the terrible mistake of trying a vet closer to home, NEVER again will I trust anyone but McClendon vet! They have held my hand and literally cried with me at the passing of a furry member of our family. You will NOT find someone that not only cares about your animals, but cares about making sure you understand fully what’s going on with your furry loved one more than Dr. McClendon and Denise. And they answer all my silly questions because they know that I truly want to know and they never hesitate one bit! The cherry on top, my high functioning autistic son asks LOTS of questions and doc NEVER misses a beat answering them on the high intellectual level that they meet! They have always allowed him to be apart of everything and explain things to him as well. So Thank You for always putting up with our crew, from Guinea pigs to anything else! We are so blessed to have you!

posted: 01/06/2022