Lake Region Small Animal Center

4.8 (137 reviews)
1210 MN-79, Elbow Lake, MN 56531, 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 Lake Region Small Animal 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.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Lake Region Small Animal 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.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

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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

137 reviews

We had our dog swallow a key fob with a lithium battery, we called an emergency line that connected us to Dr. Kendra, but she didn't reply back for almost two hours. We had to call the vet emergency line again for her to pick up after another 30 minutes. When she did, she told us that she wouldn't do anything until we consulted the pet poison control line and hung up. We tried to consult them only to be told it was 95 dollars just to talk to them, immediately after we found out it was a lithium battery and tried to call her back. We couldn't get a hold of her until almost 30-40 minutes later and she told us that she wouldn't do an x-ray, even though she had been telling us lithium is going to eventually kill our dog, because she didn't have anyone to do an x-ray with her. We wasted almost four hours at that point instead of going to an emergency room because she kept telling us our dog would be fine or she wouldn't because it might be lithium. The service we received from her was condescending and horrible, if my dog had died due to her not wanting to do anything she would've been responsible. Everytime I got a call from her finally, there was always people talking and yelling in the background and she would rush through the conversation, don't bring your pet here if you don't want to risk them dying.

May 15, 2023

Took my cats here and they treated great. Very fair pricing and no annoying upselling. Trustworthy place!

Jun 24, 2023

Very friendly staff. Easy to work with. Reasonable prices. Bonus my dogs have always been happy to go. My dog is so traumatized that she drags the staff to the back and comes out wiggling every where. Will only go here unless away from home or move. Great place!! Thank you for taking such great care of my pets.

Jul 28, 2022

In the short few weeks that we started coming here, everyone has been wonderful!! Each person has been so kind and genuinely helpful! I see why people rave about this clinic.

May 25, 2022

The staff has always been caring and helpful. Never a bad experience. I highly recommend their services.

Jul 7, 2022