River Hills Pet Care Hospital
4.6 (363) 340 St Andrews Dr, Mankato, MN 56001, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at River Hills Pet Care Hospital
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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
Personally do not recommend. Obviously this is a bit biased. But I have come to the conclusion now that what I have experienced is very poor based on research and other places I have visited. I usually loved their help and expertise. It only took one visit where they took my cat to do a procedure on her ears without my consent or knowledge of doing so. This was during the appointment we had for a recurring ear infection. Of course I had to ask after everything what they were doing and I was told after that they stuck something really deep in each of her ears to help the infection. Then they informed me a bit of how it works and what it does and then proceeded to talk about the bill for it. After all this being months to maybe half a year later, she still has the infection. and after I found out that there is a small chance that her hearing could have been affected permanently.
posted: 08/14/2023
First class job & service! Very caring and gentle with my little girl. Will definitely reccomend everyone to go here! Dr Johnson was awesome and very thorough. The assistant also did a fantastic job! Thanks so much! 🐕🐕😁
posted: 07/15/2023
We were able to get a prompt appointment to diagnose and remedy our dog’s injury. The vet tech was kind, friendly, and helpful. The vet was thorough, knowledgeable, and offered numerous suggestions for after care. We walked out very happy customers.
posted: 04/21/2023
They were super friendly, very informative, spent time answering my questions and I was able to check out and setup next appointments in the room! That was super awesome for me because the lobby was full when I came out of the exam room and I didn't need to worry about my pup getting into or causing any trouble!
posted: 03/17/2023
Very friendly and welcoming pet hospital. Vet asked a lot of questions and really seemed to take an interest in my cats needs. The facility is also impressive. Clean and beautiful. My cat loved the window perch. She was relatively calm through her exam. Price was fair. Love the feliway plug-ins in the wall. That stuff is a lifesaver. Will continue to bring my baby here.
posted: 07/03/2019