Columbia Animal Hospital

4.3 (221)
1300 E Boone Industrial Dr, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Columbia 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Don Orphanzo

These are not the veterinarian professionals they appear to be. They are the embodiment of Compassion. There, one of the worst experiences I have had to endure: the release of my Best friend from my life and this world, led me to find a depth of compassion I had not experienced or expected to find. I had always been rather cynical and jaded in my view of the profession as a whole, and had thought the industry to be parasitic to the heart and exploitative of the turmoil of those that had to seek their services. While that may still be the case in other locations it isn’t the case here. These amazing individuals went above and beyond the fear and the hurt and the grief and brought some comfort and compassion to me. They confronted and erased the conviction that there were none that kept principles over profits. They delivered something more important to me then I ever delivered to them. From the bottom of my heart: thank you all for helping BattlestarGalactica BeefcakeSupreme and me through this. “There was a little Spanish Flea. A record star ‘Beef thought he’d be. We heard of singers like Beatles the chipmunks he’d see on T.V.’s… why not Beefcake’s little Spanish Flea?”

posted: 12/25/2023

Tracy Simms

Our dogs love the staff here! The Doctor Took the time to explain all treatments and medication that we were prescribed. And they gave us information regarding the latest information on the proper food for our dogs. We also bring all of our cats here for any services they need. We are happy with the treatment we get.

posted: 08/06/2022

Jency Gates

I hate giving bad reviews but this has been bothering me for a while, and I just think that people should know before they trust one of the veterinarians (male vet who sees exotics) here with rabbits. I brought in a rabbit who had a tumor growing on his testicle to be examined for a potential neuter. The bunny had a previous history of respiratory problems which is why I was nervous about putting him under anesthesia. I specifically asked the veterinarian if he thought he was at higher risk due to his past respiratory issues and he said that he wasn't at a higher risk than any other bunny. I scheduled the surgery after he reassured me. My bunny passed away before the surgery even started, which was absolutely heartbreaking considering this was my first bunny that I had for 5 years and I was just trying to prolong his life. The same male veterinarian that had seen him in the pre-surgery exam told me after my bunny died that the bunny was at higher risk due to his past respiratory issues after he had previously told me straight to my face that he was at no higher risk. I am not sure about how they do with other pets, but please do not take your rabbit to this veterinarian for surgery. We had previously seen Dr. Debbie a few times and she was amazing but do not see the male veterinarian who sees exotics unless you want to be lied to.

posted: 11/11/2023

Amanda Aspey

After a horrific experience with another local bet office, My Zoo took care of my cat and even scheduled him for an emergency surgery. I especially love how they limit how many pets are in the office at one time to ensure every animal stays safe. I routinely board my cat here and they do an amazing job every time!

posted: 09/11/2023

Mercedez Jackson

Staff was really kind even though my oldest is ill behaved. They got both my dogs in and out quick and efficiently! Very clean and would highly recommend to all my friends!

posted: 10/24/2023