Animal Health Center of Rolla
4.8 (317) 1854 MO-72, Rolla, MO 65401, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Health Center of Rolla
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 | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 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
Dr. Berger takes the time to provide excellent care to you and your pets. Very patient. Explains everything to our satisfaction. Has cared for our dogs and horses.
posted: 07/20/2023
Called about blood in my dogs stool and they couldn't have cared less. Told me they just couldn't see him because he isn't a client. They don't actually care about animals, just clients money.
posted: 08/15/2023
Dr Berger is a top quality veterinarian. I live in an area with several farm vets and wouldn’t change a thing. Dr Berger has built a reputation that if you want to save your pet, he’s the guy. I am not speaking less of the others. There is a reason pulling a calf can’t equal canine hip replacement. One is business, and one is emotion. Dr Berger is Rolla’s Barnes for Canines. If you don’t know what I’m trying to say, it’s a compliment for Dr Berger. I would trust him completely and if he tells you it won’t help, he is just telling you what the best of the best will tell you. He is a gift to our community.
posted: 08/20/2023
Dr Berger is a fine Vet. But his office staff are not friendly or competent. Have had two occasions of them messing up appointments.
posted: 05/03/2023
UPDATE- still using Dr Berger and Animal Health Center and could not be happier. My husband and I own MidMissouri Malamute Rescue and we have numerous dogs coming through Animal Health Center and all have received amazing care. I am not the easiest person to deal with as all the puppies, whether ours personally or the Rescues, mean a lot to me and I expect a lot from Dr Berger and can honestly say he has yet to disappoint! I first went to see Dr. Berger numerous years ago when my Alaskan Malamute, Decator, all of a sudden could not move his back end. I found out Decator had been misdiagnosed with tick bite paralysis by a different Veterinarian and he actually had a disk in his back out. Dr. Berger was willing to try everything possible before finally saying Decator would have to undergo surgery or be put down. Putting my precious boy down was NOT an option! After undergoing the surgery, Dr. Berger continued to see Decator for all of his follow ups (even ALWAYS seeing him in the waiting room, or even on occasion, outside - as Decator would not go back in the patient rooms). I would have never trusted Decators care to anyone else - my whole world revolved around that boy (yes i'm speaking in past tense as I have since lost my boy and have found myself with a broken heart that will never heal!), he deserved and got nothing but the best! I have since homed several rescue dogs thanks to the amazing references received from Dr. Berger and his staff (Thank you all so much for that!) - Including a Chocolate Lab (ShyAnn), Great Pyrenees/Border Collie mix (Keeper), Siberian Husky (Wylie) and another precious Alaskan Malamute (Krimson), whom have all received the same amazing care from Dr. Berger that Decator had. I am even considering starting a Malamute Rescue, as Missouri does not currently have one, and I have no doubts they would be well taken care of by Dr. Berger and his staff. I also have numerous cats/goats/cows. etc, that have all been seen by Dr. Berger! Anytime I call he is more than willing to come out to my home to see them if need be or get them right in at the office (unlike other veterinarian offices whom make you schedule appointments weeks out for emergencies) - I have even just showed up at the office numerous times with issues and have had no problem having my babies seen. My cat, Mallie, had continuous urinary blockage issues and I spent thousands with another veterinarian trying to correct this issue - one visit with Dr. Berger and he was good to go with no flare ups for several years now!! Dr. Berger is up front and honest about issues but also understands your pets are family to you and does not give up on them! I could go on and on in regards to all the amazing treatment my fur babies have received from Dr. Berger and how wonderful his staff is, but that would take days.....so all that really needs to be said is...if I would trust him with the lives of MY precious babies...then you can undoubtedly trust him with the lives of yours!
posted: 08/19/2021
Veterinarians in Rolla, Missouri
Animal Health Center of Rolla
1854 MO-72, Rolla, MO 65401, USA(573) 364-7100
Berger Justin DVM
1854 MO-72, Rolla, MO 65401, USABrown Veterinary Clinic
407 W 4th St, Rolla, MO 65401, USA(573) 364-1919
Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic
13651 US-63, Rolla, MO 65401, USA(573) 465-3099
Rolla Animal Hospital
1011 Stoltz Dr, Rolla, MO 65401, USA(573) 341-2221
South Side Animal Clinic
715 W Lions Club Dr, Rolla, MO 65401, USA(573) 426-3647