Animal Medical Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Medical Clinic
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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Animal Medical Clinic? 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.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,232 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,979 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,924 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,290 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,718 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,355 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,556 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,604 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
238 reviews
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. They were good with my dog and seemed very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
Aug 17, 2023
My dog was in distress ( unable to get out of the vehicle, gums were greyish white, vomiting and very lethargic) . My Vet was not available (North Straits) and I was directed to Animal Medical clinic of Cheboygan, Indian River or Maple clinic in Alanson. I chose to take my dog to Animal Medical Clinic of Cheboygan because it was 2 Mins from my home. When approaching the front desk and informing the receptionist of the situation she stated, that they do not generally see Dr. Nelson's clients due to issues of Dr. Nelson not wanting to participate in emergency visits with other Vet clinics. Not only was I informed of this once , but 2 more times while I was there. When rushing your pet to an emergency visit, no pet parent wants to here about how a physician is butt hurt over something that has nothing to do with your pet. You just want your pet to be examined and treated. I felt it was VERY unprofessional to not only mention this once, but two more times. Not to mention the last time I was in formed of the situation between the Vet Dr's, was while I was paying for my bill, infront of a full waiting room. I also feel that I was over charged do to the situation between the Vet Dr's. Humans that choose to care for other humans/pets are suppose to be in that field because they want to treat, help and generally care about their client or someone else's, not making the clients feel bad about a situation that has nothing to do with them. I do not recommend taking your pet to this animal clinic, just from my first and only visit.
Aug 3, 2023
This vet I will trust with any of my fur babies. I am out of state and my boyfriend is new to caring for pets yet they helped him every step of the way with the stray kitten he found. They truly are there for your animals and will do anything to make sure they live long healthy lives.
May 26, 2023
I first called Indian River and was referred to this clinic for my dogs ear infection and ear hematoma. I called and waited on hold for 8 minutes, no big deal at all. Got on phone with receptionist and I try to explain what’s going on with my dog and she cuts me off to explain her first appointment is June 1st. I say ok great I would like to schedule that. Then she proceeds to ask me if my reason for calling is that my dog has diarrhea, I tell her no that my dog has an ear infection and blood in her ear. She ignores me and proceeds to tell me to change her food to a bland rice and chicken diet. I thought maybe she was talking about switching her food because of the ear infection but then she says in about a week the diarrhea should clear up. She is not listening so I gave up and say ok I would like to schedule the appointment. She continues on about diarrhea and then I say ok thank you and hoping she will schedule the appointment. But she didn’t and instead she said thank you and hung up on me. Please listen to the pet owners when they are trying to explain what is happening. I do not recommend this place.
May 12, 2023
They do the best there with taking care of just walking in to get your animals nails clipped to checking on things that you need done right away. All the people who work there are just wonderful and I couldn't be more pleased with how they handle our pets.
Jan 19, 2023