Lakeview Veterinary Clinic
4.4 (58) 2020 W Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Lakeview Veterinary 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 | 11,414 |
| 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.
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
Not only are the staff extremely nice and caring, but Dr Katy has gone out of her way to offer a home visit, let me call in with all my questions I've had. She has also be so fair and willing to help me make payment arrangements(no where else in town would give that courtesy), when I had to wait for my next paycheck to pay my bill. If you are needing vet care for livestock/farm animals, or house pets I highly encourage you to give them a visit. You wont be disappointed. Fairly priced as well!!
posted: 10/09/2022
Very efficient, saw me within a day, and was very attentive to my pet.
posted: 07/12/2023
My cat used to be terrified going to the vet for her checkups and she just loves these guys. They're very caring people
posted: 03/07/2023
I would defintely recommend this place! We are not from the area and were driving on the highway when I noticed my dog was having some sort of allergic reaction. I called them and they told me I could bring him in. The doctors treated my dog immediately. The doctors and the staff were very very professional and helpful. We very appreciate that we were able to bring our dog and they helped him so quickly and the pricing was very reasonable. If we lived in the area, we would use them as our vet.
posted: 08/21/2021
Lakeview isn't just a business. They care about your animal, not just for it. And they care about and for the pet owner too, not about making a buck. Recently, we had to put a dog down, who had been part of our family for 8 years. The vet laid out the medical situation, explaining the dog's medical situation, and the relative costs involved. (Euthanasia was the least expensive.) When I asked the vet what she would do if the dog were hers, she said she'd put the dog down too. She sat with us, petting the dog as we wept over it, taking time out of her busy schedule to comfort us. She stayed with us as long as we wished to stay, hugging each of left. A few days later, we got a condolence card, signed by each staff member. Lakeview puts the "care" into veterinary care. I'll never go anywhere else.
posted: 09/21/2019