Animal Eye Specialty Center

4.8 (224 reviews)
13783 Ibis St NW STE 800, Andover, MN 55304, 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 Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Eye Specialty Center

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 Animal Eye Specialty Center? 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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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

4.8

224 reviews

From the moment I walked through the door until I left, my pup and I were given RED CARPET TREATMENT. The staff is kind, intelligent, and considerate of all budget capabilities. With the highest treatment standards, they educated me on the diagnosis, and then offered me different treatment possibilities. What a pleasant experience. I walked away, confident that I had received cutting edge advice from a highly qualified group of professionals.

Nov 15, 2025

K M

K M

I really love this place. We were referred here for my aging & diabetic dogs cataracts. We see Dr Lively and I really appreciate her communication style and demeanor. She explains everything thoroughly and uses terminology I’ll understand as a non-scientist. Our dogs cataract surgery was last December. She healed so well and I really feel confident with Dr Lively following our dogs vision care. All the staff at this facility are lovely!

Sep 14, 2025

I can’t say enough good about Dr. Larocca and his team. What turned out to be just a scary and anxious time, not knowing what to do with this lump and not getting answers about cancer, my vet recommended me to see him for possible removal. He was so good with Teddy, very straightforward which I absolutely love when it comes to a vet, and got Teddy in for his procedure less than a week after his consult. The incision looks absolutely amazing. I can’t believe how he was able to remove an ugly bump so cleanly like he did. The front staff team and the techs were so extremely kind, wanting to pet Teddy and give him all of the love. It was so comforting when I picked Teddy up after his procedure he was in a room on blankets that they provided him to make him comfortable. They took a scary time for this dog momma and turned it into the best case scenario. Still on the road to recovery, still unknown if it’s cancer but I’m confident this team will help me each step of the way. Thank you so much. The work you do is simply incredible.

Jul 22, 2025

We drove for 3hrs to have Dr Lively look at our Doberman Zara's eyes ..It was worth the drive.The entire staff is so professional. We are so grateful to everyone who helped us.Dr Lively is what we needed .A real professional skilled Doctor!!! GodBless her and her staff for taking such great care of our family member Zara !!!! THANKYOU!!!!

Oct 31, 2025

This office truly saved my dogs life. Everyone keeps saying that she had uveitis and we brought her here and sadly she needed to have her eye removed. The staff and Dr Lively, I believe, were amazing. She communicated with our primary vet after removing our dogs eye and actually suggested it was blastomycosis. We were still waiting on a pathology and she rushed it due to the condition of my Dane going downhill quickly. I would recommend this office to anyone needing specialty eye care for their animal. Picture of her when her eye was first removed last year and of her thriving now!!

Mar 27, 2025