North Mankato Animal Hospital
4.7 (233) 1765 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at North Mankato Animal 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
Very happy with their commitment to caring for our pets! The Veterinarian is very informative, takes time to provide owners with education on treatment and details about their pet's health. We never feel rushed or feel like we're just a number like at some big buisness pet hospitals. We appreciate this professional yet compassionate team and will recommend to anyone!
posted: 08/07/2023
The staff is so good with my goofy dog. They so obviously care about the pets they treat. They also let me decide what's important for certain preventative measures, with no pressure to spend money I don't have. They seem to understand that you can absolutely love your pet on a strict budget.
posted: 05/09/2023
These folks were fantastic! I unexpectedly became a cat mom, and the poor guy needed help. They got me in the same day, which I was grateful for. It was quick and thorough and we are in the mend! So glad they were my first call!
posted: 07/25/2023
Kirby has good medical care and the vet cares about him, however he needed to have his trauma managed more anticipated before visits because he has PTSD. I think I could have done a few things differently too. He has trauma recently and maybe needs a behaviorist. We put him on prosaic which I think may help. He used to be very docile and affectionate and I'm trying to figure out how to help him because he had an injury and mental trauma while I was away in December this year. I think his arthritis pain management which the vet prescribed is helping but I'm still not exactly sure what's wrong with his back, it came on suddenly. So maybe a sprain if not arthritis? He hates his shots of meds and gets scary when she tries to administer them so I'm trying to figure out how to stop that, we are going to try gabapentin. I wish they made oral Solencia to avoid the pain. His situation is a little baffling. He also has Neuro spasms. He's 16. I hope to get him to be nice and not be terrified of the doctor and not be menacing to her. Kirby is such a darling man; his behavior changes since December make me sad.
posted: 01/21/2023
the OWNER & MAIN VETERINARIAN is very rude and extremely dismissive of information told to her regarding our cane corso! SHE AGGRESSIVELY placed a mussel on a 4 month old cane corso after showing NO SIGNS of aggression and proceeded to tighten it to the point where he cried of discomfort! she IGNORED his runny stool & his persistent itching! he NOW HAS BLOODY STOOL & BUMPS ATOUND HIS EAR from it worsening! Instead she questioned us “WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS BREED?” & insisted we get him neutered. She rudely shut the door on us after we expressed we would like a different veterinarian to see him & told us to go elsewhere. HER STAFF WAS NO HELP EITHER. THEY TRIED TO CHARGE US FOR A VISIT THEY KICKED US OUT OF!!!!!!! DO NOT BRING YOUR PET HERE!!!!!!! our first & second visit here was useless & we plan to go to someone who SHOW INTEREST IN CARING FOR ALL BREEDS!!!!!
posted: 01/12/2023