Chippewa Animal Clinic

4.6 (82)
1554 E 3 Mile Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Chippewa Animal 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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Jamee Sandin

I just picked up both of my cats. They both had surgery to be spayed today. The staff at Chippewa Animal Clinic was amazing! Very friendly and professional! My favorite staff member is sweet Rebecca! Thanks for everything guys!

posted: 05/17/2023

Jeremiah Siuda

The Vets are good but the desk/phone staff is rude and the opposite of helpful especially if you need them to share pertantant information while you are traveling so your pet can get treatment in a different state, they refused to share information unless we come in person (800+ miles) even the treating vet in Virginia said they have never delt with such rude staff. They are one of only two Vets in the Soo, so I am sure they don't care and probably enjoy inconvincing the paying customers we will avoid them if possible and recommend you do the same if you travel or you expect to be treated with respect.

posted: 07/19/2023

Dana Buckmaster

We could not be happier with the love and care our girl gets here. The staff members truly care and are very professional every single time. I sooo appreciate the follow up calls to make sure everything is ok too. Thank you for going the extra mile. We are beyond thankful for all of you !

posted: 11/04/2021

Raven McKechnie

Anytime I have been seen here I was always treated with respect and well informed about my pets conditions. My pets were always treated with the upmost care and kindness! If I ever had questions about anything or concerns about any of my pets my questions were always answered very quickly. Even when scheduling appointments the vet would be consulted about my pets conditions and they would fit me in when needed so that my fur babies could get back to feeling better! When my pet mouse who had been a client there passed away they sent me a beautiful condolence card with all of the staffs signatures, it was a beautiful gesture that really comforted me while I was dealing with the loss of one of my pets. The atmosphere of this clinic is that your pets are family and important no matter how big or small they are! I can’t begin to recommend this clinic enough, I have been taking my pets here for the longest time and I will continue to do so for the future!

posted: 08/19/2022

Amanda Bradley

My experience at Chippewa animal clinic so far, has been great. They've treated my furbabies with compassion and good care . As well as having plans to make care more affordable which is a definite plus. Prices of services in my opinion are pretty average with some services lower prices than others depending on what your furbaby needs, but again they do offer pet care plans for basic care such as shots and discounted visits. in my opinion the plans make caring for my furbabies much easier and affordable. The vets and staff there seem pretty friendly so far and pleasant just as well as compassionate and so far great with my furbabies. so far a vary well earned 5 stars from me and my furbabies :)

posted: 02/21/2018