Sun City Animal Hospital Indian Land Fort Mill Vet

4.5 (172)
6277 Carolina Commons Dr Suite 400, Fort Mill, SC 29707, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

How to Save Money at Sun City Animal Hospital Indian Land Fort Mill Vet

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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Annette “Noni B” Bolden

The recent visit was due to running out of prescription dog food while on vacation. I called and spoke with the vet and a ifferent prescription brand was available. The vet had initially prescribed the food last year, when our dog was seen at Sun City for stomach issues. Our girl was able to continue her special diet, without interruption. Thank you Sun City for taking care of our Mocha!

posted: 12/16/2023

Tillie Colmery

I am in love! I was so nervous about Dolly's diarrhea, so I came here for my first visit because they're open on Sundays. We got right in with no wait and the receptionist, doctor, and assistant were all so kind and knowledgeable. I'm so grateful that Dolly will be alright and she's loving her new food they provided in the sweet goodie bag! Thank you so much to the team. 💖

posted: 04/23/2023

Hope Maiden

Got seen immediately. Madison at the front desk was fantastic! So helpful! Staff was friendly and acted quickly. My dog perked up immediately after getting meds. It’s expensive but my baby is worth it. My parent’s dog got sick 3 days after mine and they went to Sun City and had a great experience as well. Thank you Sun City!

posted: 01/10/2024

Diane Davis

This is the best animal hospital in the Charlotte area. We live too far for this to be our regular vet but they are always there to help us when we need help for our pets. Everyone who works there is always pleasant and helpful. It is a joy to come here. I wished we lived closer so this could be our only veterinary hospital. They are open every day, so you can always get in for an emergency and they really care about you and your pets. I appreciate all the help they have always been willing to give us without caring about the money involved because they are not our full time vet. I am so picky about my vet's. They are number one in my book.

posted: 09/20/2023

Taylor Mack

I am very disappointed with my experience. I can say after the prescription my dog was given he immediately felt better and stopped having diarrhea. But, as far as the experience. I will be sure to let everyone know. My Frenchie had horrible diarrhea all night long and morning immediately called doctor in the morning and explained our Frenchie wouldn’t stop pooping mind you it’s pouring down rain our backyard is huge and we had to go outside to let him poop it was a night mare he even ran in 3 puddles! He loves the rain. Our dogs have an entire dog room in our home with cleaning station! After the lady knew we were having a horrible morning clearly. I’m not sure if it was because I am black but I felt extremely racially profiled. For this lady to know everything after thoroughly explained we were outside in the yard trying to let him poop and mind you he pooped non stop to the vet. She said “is your dog in a sanitized safe environment”! I have never in my life been asked something like that it took everything in me not to leave knowing my dog needed help. After telling my doctor I did not like nor did I understand why in the world she’d ask that he said “if that really happened I will speak with her “ We own 4 businesses here in Charlotte and never would say that to a well paying customer that is trying to clearly get her dog better. I do not recommend and will never go here again our normal vet in South Park was shocked and apologized to us and said what they said was horrible to us.

posted: 12/12/2023