Animal & Exotic Wellness Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal & Exotic Wellness 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 Animal & Exotic Wellness 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
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,232 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,979 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,924 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,290 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,718 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,355 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,556 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,604 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
53 reviews
I was so grateful we were able to get our bengal cat because someone else had canceled. She had been really sick for 3 days. She was so lethargic I thought she was dying. They were able to diagnose her bladder infection in a timely manner. Prices comparable to our normal vet. Previously in the week we had taken her to an emergency vet. Where they took our money, but no diagnoses. Thank you Animal & Exotics. This is a pic of our kitty before and then just 2 hours after our appointment.
Aug 3, 2023
Not impressed. Left message during business hours and had to call again for an appt (7 hours later) only to discover they want a referral from my current vet. I love my vet and not looking to leave there, just wanted a chiropractor appt for my puppy! Not worth the hoops!
Aug 22, 2023
My beloved garter snake, Eugene, who I have raised since he was a baby, had a suspected respiratory infection. I recently lost another snake to an RI and did not want to take any chances with this one. I fully expected to not be able to have him seen for a while and have to drive far to wherever he was able to be seen - but I was lucky enough to be able to get in to Animal and Exotic Wellness today due to another client cancelling. Friendly staff, knowledgeable vet, and clean office. So grateful he was able to be seen today!
Dec 19, 2022
I'm witing this under a different account to avoid being "black-listed" as others have dealt with sadly. I've heard many stories of "being denied service due to a bad review". I loved you guys beforehand, but upon seeing another vet recently I have discovered that you guys were abusing my cats during visits. Dr. Jina was purposefully pushing on my cats arthritis area during visits to make her listen and accept "shots and nail clippings". She would always hate me after these appointments. Recently, I went to a different vet & they did all of this in-front of me. My cat had no issues, and would only hiss upon the shots & clippings of nails. I'm disgusted, being young and new to taking my own animals to vets and just now discovering that you have NO CLUE how to handle a cat that has issues. Sure, blacklist me; I honestly dgaf anymore as to how you see me. You are shady as hell, and cost way too much. GO TO BARRINGTON OAKS, THEY LOVE YOUR ANIMALS AND DONT CARE ABOUT MONEY. THEY CARE ABOUT THE HEALTH OF YOUR ANIMAL.
Jun 17, 2023
Dr. Jina Andrews-Neiderer had our german shepherd on ivermectin for over 5 months despite his condition worsening to the point of considering euthanasia. We stopped seeing her and went to UMN vet school where we were told that it was killing him and he didn’t even have mange to begin with. Please for the love of god do not see this woman who calls herself a “doctor”. Don’t even think about replying to this saying you have no record of ‘caring’ for him. we were seen 2018-2019 and have every single receipt; wasted 5 months dealing with her bs save your dog and go to the U! :)
May 18, 2023
Veterinarians in Elk River, Minnesota
Animal & Exotic Wellness Center
19276 Evans St NW, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 633-7387
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
16445 70th St NE, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 441-3797
Barrington Oaks Veterinary Hospital
710 Dodge Ave NW F, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 441-4000
VetIQ Petcare
18185 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330, USA(763) 333-1030