Guignard Animal Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Guignard Animal Clinic
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Guignard Animal Clinic? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,230 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,921 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,266 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,712 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,353 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,551 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,597 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
491 reviews
Love the professionalism and their passion for animals. I recommend updating their prices online for all services. I love the care for Sir Legend as far as the Veterinarian side. However, charging $55.00 for SPA services I definitely expected his hair cut to be better or at least even for such a small puppy. Will not be using the spa services again. As far as everything else, I’m well pleased.
Mar 17, 2022
Guignard Animal Clinic is a great place. I've been going here for years with dogs and horses. Most recently, I had an incident occur that was tragic and fatal for my animal. They were extremely empathetic and caring while they guided me through such a tragedy - especially as I was dealing with shock in such a way that was a bit unfamiliar with me. Nevertheless, the staff here is great - they care for you and your animals. They'll definitely take care of you! Check them out! Here's a bonus! There's a feed store next door and the SPCA is a quarter of a mile away! =]
Jun 4, 2023
I WOULDNT RECOMMEND ANYONE TAKING THEIR PET HERE IF IT MAKES ANY NOISES!!! If you have an animal that growls or hisses, do yourself a favor & find another vet! After spending hundreds of dollars on both my cat & dog at this place I was refused any further service because “my animals were a safety risk”! My dog was fully muzzled upon arrival & never snapped or lunged at anyone only growled during blood work & my cat was secured in a carrier which only contained 4 finger sized holes which they gave her shots through & she hissed at them. At our last appointment that only my cat was present for, they recommended a prescription for ACE Tablets to be able to calm my dog enough on next visit to allow them to trim his nails & look at his skin so I purchased the prescription & got a phone call 20 mins after leaving appointment saying they’d no longer see my animals. They literally saw my dog 1 times & he growled during blood work (I was present during exam) prior to this he sat peacefully in the waiting room with multiple other patients & their cats & dogs & never made a sound. Never even gave me the chance to give my dog the medicine & bring him back.
Jun 8, 2023
Was able to fit me in on my schedule! I’m so grateful for that! The entire staff is wonderful! Worth the drive from Sumter for sure! Fair prices and very knowledgeable!
Apr 14, 2023
4 average stars is way too much. 1 for this is way too much. I work as a teacher. My dad dropped my cat off for a neuter surgery this morning, told them I’d probably be in no sooner than 3:30-4, they didn’t indicate having any problem with that. I get here a little later than planned due to a hold up at the post office, but still within their business hours (5:30 PM is closing on Thursdays), and it’s completely closed. No lights, no one here, no signs posted that they’re closed early, no text or call that they would close early and need someone to come pick my cat up, nothing. An hour before they’re supposed to close. I’ve been here for 30 minutes trying to get ahold of someone, I went next door to ask the Feed Store, and I’m at wits end, and anguished at the thought of unnecessarily leaving my stressed and recovering baby there overnight. They’d better hope they at least gave him some food before they got the heck out of dodge, and I sure hope they aren’t expecting me to pay any overnight fees. This is absurd.
Oct 21, 2021
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