Animal Medical Center of Ellisville
4.6 (102) 325 US-11, Ellisville, MS 39437, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Medical Center of Ellisville
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
I've trusted Kim for over 30 years with my "baby's" . Kim and her staff have always been great with all my pets.
posted: 06/29/2023
Friendly courteous receptionist and doctor. Treats our puppy as if she was there's. Definitely be a repeat customer
posted: 05/03/2023
These people are not in this business to help pet owners who love their animals like family. They are purely money hungry and heartless. I found a kitten outside with a broken foot yesterday. I called this place and explained to them that i don't have a lot of money but i would pay up to 20 bucks if the doctor ciuld just show me how to properly wrAp this little baby kitten's leg. The kitten is apparently orphaned and only probably 8 to 10 weeks old max. They told me that it was "special work that the doctor cant ahow me without paying all the fee" and then hung up. They are heartless and cold. I did my best but the wrap keeps coming off and seems too cumbersome for the tiny thing. Shame on this vet. You would think they'd care enough to help out with something so seemingly simple as wrapping a leg on a baby kitten.
posted: 07/05/2022
Cats about animals but had had issues with their billing. I refuse to pay something twice but made an agreementv to pay half and was paying in good faith. During g the off where I haven't worked in a year and a half but only had like 86$' left but it wasn't great enough so we parted ways. Great Vet but poor business demeanor and practices. Vet doesn't handle bill side but I think that's where the problem started as old me was allegedly skimming payments. I actually miss her care of my pets but it's a principle as one can only do what is humanly possible. I'm embarrassed to share this expertise but maybe it'll help others out. I would not avoid the clinic but just get receipts or use your charge/debit cards. I use a very good vet in Laurel and have had no problem and they've had no problem with my acct. Again I can only speak on my experiences and don't diminish Dr Martin so or care of pets. So this is not a bad review just an unfortunate episode that I regret and I'm sure she does too as she lost clients and who among us thinks that's good for business. It' would be different if I completely refused to pay. C'est la vie! God Bless Stay Safe Get vaccinated wear your mask and get your pets shots spayed and neutered! Oh yeah, adopt from shelters don't buy from stores pet mills or other retail places there are so many wonderful pets at you're local strutters it in the paper or ask your local vets as people get sick or lose jobs etc and they're pets lose their owners and homes!
posted: 12/25/2021
All of the staff were amazing. Really seemed to truly care about your furbabies. Pricing for a first time emergency visit was very reasonable. The Vet was so educational as well. Would definitely recommend.
posted: 07/17/2021