Elliot Lake Animal Hospital
4.5 (106) 100 Hillside Dr S, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1M9, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Elliot Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
On several occasions the vet has over the phone helped our dog max with issues we were concerned about They are extremely good at what they do & the doc is top notch A place that truly cares Thank you 😊 💓
posted: 11/02/2024
Very professional and compassionate. Always gave great care to our dog. Made one of the worst days of my life so much easier. Thank you Dr Wannan and staff.
posted: 03/01/2024
My cat got very sick. I stopped in to see if they could take my cat in. I was first greeted by a receptionist who was not friendly, also you cannot enter the building, although they had all the protection and safeguard inside the lobby for personnel. I have told the reception my cat is very sick and I need treatment. This was on Friday, September 8, 2023. The reception lady told me I need to phone in and give my information, although I took the time to drive down she insisted it be done by phone. When I phoned she told me the earliest they would see the cat would be September 13, 2023. Sadly the cat had passed away. I looked on the Internet on the symptoms my cat had, the cat could have been saved with the simple examination and giving antibiotics. I highly recommend that you take the time and effort that I've should've done and take the cat to Sudbury
posted: 09/12/2023
Extraordinarily compassionate... had to make the hardest decision to say goodbye to our baby cat Katie and the staff, meeting patients outside then taking our princess inside 💔 just the manner of how we were approached was second to none 😔💞 thank you for your caring Our princess Katie and her memorial/reflection garden ❤️
posted: 08/20/2022
The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. Put me and my puppy at ease(as Denver was a bit skittish). The vets "vetside" manner was professional and compassionate. I give the experience 5 stars!
posted: 05/02/2024