Fort Kent Animal Hospital
3.8 (77) 402 Frenchville Rd, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USAHours:
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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Fort Kent Animal Hospital
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
I would not recommend this place under any circumstances. Not just once, but on multiple occasions Becki Tucker is allowed to not only be rude, but she shows no compassion, her attitude towards not not customers but our fur babies as well is unacceptable. For a business to allow these kinds of employees to disrespect people is beyond me. I am not just venting on here, I have sent messages to them only to not have them even answered. Others say that they can bring pets there that have never been there with no issue, but that depends who you are because I can name dozens who have been turned away. EVEN IN LIFE AND DEATH SITUATIONS. Was even told that “I should go to the Brewer Vet and hopefully our cat doesn’t die on the way” by their staff member. If you want an animal hospital that cares about your fur baby with no exceptions, go to Caribou. If I could rate FKAH with a negative number it would still be too high. If you care about your babies, stay clear of here.
posted: 04/01/2023
When most all places had their doors closed to new patients, this place did not. Aside from that, the staff are oh so mindful of my pet's needs. They always show love and care everytime I come in. They work with me and my schedule, which is key. I recommend this place for sure. I live in the Caribou area, but I always make the trip because it's worth it for us.
posted: 12/06/2022
They gave us an appointment for after Christmas, then never bothered to call to say that they were closed that week. We had to go through the trouble of driving to Fort Kent to find out they were closed. How easy would it have been to call for an appointment change?
posted: 12/27/2022
This place is run by ALL women 😁 with Amazing, Exceptional, Extremely Knowledgeable & Kind-Hearted "Employees & Veterinarian!" 😊 I have had only positive & wonderful experiences & they give me all the time I need to answer my many questions! ❤
posted: 11/05/2022
Amazing staff, pleasant atmosphere, the Veterinarian was awesome, squeezed us in, set up surgery same day. So impressed moved all of our animals records to this location. They are 5 Stars. Hopefully in the near future they have 24 hour service. We need a vet who does this in the area county. This would be the place to have it. I can't speak highly enough of this location. I recommend too all who have been... P
posted: 09/18/2021