Clark Animal Hospital
4.8 (306) 130 Alpine Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 1A1, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Clark 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
We recently made the difficult decision to put our elderly cat down, due to illness. Dr. Cross and her staff were very caring and supportive to us, during our tremendously difficult time. Their gentle care and approach with euthanasia and giving us as much time as we needed to cuddle and say goodbye meant so much to us, as grieving pet parents. Their compassion in our aftercare was wonderful and although nothing can bring our fur baby back, we felt comfort in knowing the staff and doctors truly care.
posted: 10/09/2024
I have nothing but incredible things to say about everyone here- they were so supportive and helpful in our cats last few months and eventually when it had to be time to put her down. I will never forget the care and compassion they gave us during one of the hardest days of our families lives
posted: 10/23/2024
I brought my cat here, the first time taking her to the vet in 5 years. Sheila the vet was very helpful and did not make me feel bad that it had been that long. My cat needs a dental procedure and I am very comfortable leaving her in their hands. She answered all my questions and was very reassuring. Even after answering all my questions she ask if we have more, I did not feel rushed through the appointment. I very highly recommend Clark animal hospital.
posted: 05/26/2024
Took such great care of Max he won't mind going back! Great vets and great people. So, just had to update this! My guy is a 16 year old, orange Maine Coon, pretty laid back. He's been suffering from arthritis the last few months and always seems to sniff out any additives in his food and simply walks away with a disdainful sneer! Dumb ole dad finally got around to calling the professionals for some liquid anti-inflammatories, and the animal docs at Clark's told me about Solensia, a monthly injection for felines with arthritis......booked me in the next day (yesterday) and today, holy moly, the difference is quite simply unbelievable! Where, on Thursday, Max would sit with his right leg splayed forward, today it's now tucked under his body like normal. No more drunken sailor gait when he's climbing stairs or difficulty jumping on the table. Mind you, it's not gonna shave years off his age, and he's certainly way past his "best before" date, but, if I were a "cat whisperer" I'd be hearing "hey dad, thank all the fantastic, caring people at the Clark Animal Hospital for me...no more pain! See y'all next month😁
posted: 09/07/2024
I drive 2hrs each way to take my teacup chihuahua here . Every employee I have interested with is amazing , gentle, knowledgeable, compassionate Thank you for all you do Thank you Michelle for creating a bond with the grumpiset chihuahua!
posted: 08/15/2024
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