Eighth Street Veterinary Care

4.7 (214 reviews)
624 S 8th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, 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 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Eighth Street Veterinary Care

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.

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Looking for information about Eighth Street Veterinary Care? 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.

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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

4.7

214 reviews

Here for a year and never looked back (esp. after two poor experiences at the local cat-only vet). Dr. Withers is phenomenal with great bedside manner, reassuring for us but most importantly for any anxious kitty on the table. Supporting vet techs are who we interact with most for nail trims every few weeks– they are SO good that kitty is back in her carrier 90 seconds after the trim so she doesn't even protest much any more. Just overall amazing veterinary care, which brings much comfort to our little family!

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Withers rarely listened to my concerns when I brought my cat Barbossa to him. Thank goodness I moved and went to a new vet. But now my cat has passed away, and the blood work from 2021 shows early warning signs of the conditions that ended his life, and he never said a thing. You would think that he would care more for a cat that a member of his own front desk staff found on the street. Shame on you. Edit: He saw you guys multiple times in the year I lived in the area. At least get the facts right before replying.

Sep 11, 2023

We have been bringing our animals here for 5+ years and truly trusted Dr. Withers and his team with our dog and 2 cats. Unfortunately, one of our cats began having symptoms/attacks of coughing, stomach contractions, retching, and overall decreased quality of life. We took her in to Eighth Street at least 3x in the last 8-10 months and they chalked it up to something gastrointestinal and her just being a nauseous cat each time. When we inquired multiple times to see if it was something respiratory, it was quickly dismissed and never revisited. Finally, after trying to bring her in one more time, we were told there was nothing more they would do to help and to see a specialist. We took her to another local vet for a second opinion and she was diagnosed with Feline Asthma during the first appointment. We were told she had the lungs of a 15 year old cat that smoked a pack of cigarettes a day (she is 6) and the extensive damage was visible on the x-ray of her lungs. The symptoms were asthma attacks, where she couldn’t breathe, not anything gastrointestinal. We were incredibly disappointed that our animal suffered for a year, despite our effort to find answers, and that our concerns of this being respiratory were consistently dismissed. We felt very lucky to be with Eighth St when our puppy had parvo, but felt let down that we were not listened to or had our cats symptoms be taken seriously. We will no longer have our animals as patients there.

Apr 29, 2023

Went there 9 months ago my dog had a little skin issue. they prescribed antibiotics for ten days didn't work went back more antibiotics and add some steroids tell me the side effects are increased thirst and urination they keep her on the steroids for over a month skin cleared up for 6 months over these 6 months she loss 6 lbs and still was super thirsty lots of urine I take her back in blood test and others for them to tell me my dog has diabetes and it was probably the steroids that caused it. They failed to properly inform me of all the side effects of the steroids now my por little dog has a life changing disease and needs insulin twice a day for the rest of her life. I trusted them with my best friends life and they let us both down.

Apr 5, 2023

Got right in to see Dr Withers the next day after my cat was at the ER the night before. He did a exam and checked him out thoroughly and found that his chin was infected. Something that was not addressed at the hospital. I take my 5 cats there and have complete confidence in him.

Mar 10, 2022