Nichols Veterinary Clinic
4.3 (1270) 36912 Van Born Rd, Wayne, MI 48184, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Nichols 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,062 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,319 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,461 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,791 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,775 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,986 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,152 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,580 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,922 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,998 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,477 |
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
THE GOOD: This has been our vet for almost 25 years. The doctors and and techs are sweet as pie. The prices are high but competitive (the whole industry seems to have gone nuts the past several years). Now for the bad. I brought my dog in for vaccinations and when he had a sour reaction the second round we were told to bring him in. They discovered he had been vaccinated 2x an was having a severe reaction. Winston was able to be treated and has recovered (thank goodness), but I WAS CHARGED FOR THAT VISIT. When it came out that it was the fault of the technician, a refund was promised. This refund never arrived. I went to the clinic to inquire and ask for cash (no capability to refund a card?). While Diana wanted to help me, her bosses boss doesn’t care about the customers or their pets. Almost two months and no response. And STILL NO ANSWERS.
posted: 01/03/2025
We have been coming to this location for 14 years and have added 3 additions in that time. This place has really gone downhill since the previous owners sold it years back and have been thriving off their good reputation. Seems like there’s a high turnover rate at this location employee/vet wise the last few years. You see some new ones every time you arrive even if it’s just ten days later and when you ask, the old staff no longer works there. You can have a set appointment time, but they will still sit you in the lobby for an hour and then in the room for another hour before being seen. Had an appointment for 4PM and wasn’t seen until 7PM. On top of that, we missed an appointment (first in 14 years), and I need to pay 50 dollars in person before they will schedule our oldest dog his yearly shots…. not in person before the service is rendered but before an appt is even made. Too many frequent people in handout for you to stand on me missing anything. Nobody can even recall calling me or taking my call to cancel. Just go somewhere else.
posted: 12/23/2024
This place has really gone down hill since the previous owners sold years back and have been thriving off their good reputation. Seems like there’s a high turnover rate at this location employee/vet wise the last few years. They charge 45 dollars to do a “wellness” exam which entailed the vet listing to my dogs breathing for about 30 seconds and then rubbed her back for about the same amount of time. What could you possible be examining in a little under a minutes time? At least do the exam you’re charging me for or change your billing to say that it’s an office visit fee which is basically what you’re doing with minimal effort from your vet. You can get the same exact care I got today at tractor supply which should not be the case. Get better Nichols and do your job be better for all the pets coming through your doors. And for new pet owners researching this isn’t the place read all the recent reviews and make an educated decision. If you pay attention they use chat gpt to reply to your complaints on here as well. They don’t even care enough to reply themself. It’s been 3 months now still waiting for you to contact me about my crappy experience in your office LIKE YOU SAID YOU WOULD, but I guess you don’t care about that either….. what a shame. At this point I wouldn’t trust this place with a hermit crab
posted: 02/22/2025
The veterinarians and the staff are absolutely Fantastic. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this comfortable. They are honest, and to see their real passion for the animals ❤️❤️❤️
posted: 01/07/2025
Very friendly staff. I've never been to a Veterinarian clinic that my pets actually liked. The doctors explain everything very well before proceeding. Love this place! Best prices I've ever had!
posted: 05/24/2022