Southern Hills Animal Clinic
4.8 (143) 12478 US-16A, Custer, SD 57730, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Southern Hills Animal Clinic
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 | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 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
Best animal hospital I've ever dealt with. Kind, loving and gentle. So knowledgeable. Sharon explains everything and writes it down for you to absorb later. Most reasonable prices to care fo those beloved members of your family. When we had to put our 13 year old baby out of his misery and they were so wonderfully humane. Didn't try upselling and taking advantage of our grief. Dr Sharon (she's a treasure) and staff are to be commended. I would give a trillion stars if I could.
posted: 08/08/2023
We are visiting from another state when our diabetic dog had a first ever seizure. They went to work and saved her. We can never thank them enough!
posted: 08/01/2023
I've used this vet office a few times. Rose is absolutely the sweetest woman and held me when my service dog Lilly Belle passed away very unexpectedly from a perforated stomach ulcer that just wasn't caught in time. The vet surgeon on duty did a necropsy for free because her death was so sudden but knowing I did everything I could for her brought me peace of mind. I didn't have a car and they kept her out for me to come say goodbye for about 2 hours and treated her body with respect placing a blanket over her and preparing me for what I would see when I went to say goodbye. Rose gave me a hug as I sobbed in her scrubs and reassured me that my girl wasn't in pain when she passed and that she talked to her while she was coding telling her it would be OK and while I couldn't be there to do that I'm so grateful she had Rose by her side. They sent me a condolence card and inside was paper with my girls paw print. They also stayed in contact with me when her ashes came in.
posted: 01/27/2023
Wouldn't make time to see my sick baby while we were on cross country RV trip, but they did point us in the right direction
posted: 06/23/2023
Awesome clinic. The staff is great and the dr.s are too. Love their set up for getting anxious dogs into a calm place when they get there. Very accomodating. Great email reminder of visit. Can't say enough good things about this clinic.And very reasonably priced.
posted: 10/03/2022