Windhorse Veterinary Clinic

4.6 (30)
24868 SD-25, Spencer, SD 57374, USA

Hours:

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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Windhorse 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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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

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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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Samantha Edberg

I called and was able to get an appointment in Sioux Falls within a week (they rotate between Sioux Falls and Spencer SD). My 4 yr old Boarder Collie refused to jump into my jeep or onto anything high (actions she had done previously no problem) Dr. Roster was able to determine on the first visit that my dog had 3 ribs out of alignment and hips out of place. With some gentle alignment my girl was calm and was able to load up in my vehicle to come home. They were so sweet and helped my dog feel calm before her adjustment. We left with a plan to do a revisit only if my dog continued to act as if she were in pain and they did not demand I continue to come time and time again. I will be recommending this business to anyone that asks. Worth Every Penny!

posted: 05/18/2021

Steve Bormes

Saw Dr. Roster for acupuncture for our two 11 year old terriers. There's no other word but miraculous for how much her treatments have helped both of them. Their energy and their comfort doing all their "terrier tasks" - jumping, barking, chasing - is back! If you have a pet who appears to be in pain, RUN don't walk to see Dr. Roster. Your pet will thank you!

posted: 08/14/2021

Ashlee Martin

DISCRIMINATION LACK OF CARE RUDE EMPLOYEES When I had taken my dog he's an American Bully to this clinic I was not given services. I was told that I had to come back with him sedated. My dog had barked because of his anxiety, what dogs dont bark in stressful situations? She had given me a list of things going on with him but didn't address how we can fix them at the time but address one issue then the root which i agreed with. i was charged a full examination even though she wouldnt even touch my dog. he would lay down and chill while we talked absolutely no reason not to give him an examine. my largest concern was a bump on his side she wouldnt even look at. she had said is there somewhere in town you can take him to have it removed i had voiced i wanted to start coming here as my regular vet. i thought it was odd she was pushing my business out the door. i decided to get it removed with them and drive to spencer so she could do a full examin also, this procedure was cancelled twice on the day of they had an emergency call and said we could come but wed have to hurry before the other dog got there - i had voiced no i dont feel hes given the full attention he needs- she said we still come but dont know for sure if we would be seen that day and we live an hour away.there was no professionalism. if you cancel the surgery as a business should be inclined to work us in either by working overtime or however to make it right with the customer. there was never a gaurentee that my dog would have been looked at so we are just going to sit in your waiting room for hours upon hours i mean how does that makes sense or have any sort of professional logic. it seems to me my dog was not going to be giving good treatment by this clinic so i scheduled with another vet because Windhorse had pushed his surgery out by 4 weeks from original date! i had called to cancel the appointment and voiced my concern of the lack of care and lack of professionalism the tech continued to argue with me and intrupt everytime i had spoke and randomly throughout that the other vets had labelled him as a "bite risk"- i checked with all the other vet clinics no such report is made on his profile and i was told by all of them i would have been notified if such mark would have been made - my dog has never bite anyone! hes been attacked by 3 dogs all smaller than him, never touched them especially did not bite them as he was being bitten by small dogs that easily could have died if my dog was aggressive. it seems to me this clinic has little experience with dogs nor has any sort of professionalism. i had wanted to keep going to bring my cat in for chiropractic care but the tech said they would have to discuss if they would continue serving us and i had asked why and she had said because i wasnt happy with their care or services for my dog - ah yeah duh doesnt mean im not satisfied with the treatment my cat has been getting. completely shoving me out the door. this clinic has rude technicans and judgement all around. if you are a vet you should easily be trained to work with anxious dogs and not judge and cap them in such a category just because it fits a horrible oppressing sterotype. i was not being heard or seen by this clinic and the tech did not care what i had to say and how i was concerned for the level of unprofessionalism and care. absolutely horrified by the discrimination and oppression this clinic has. just wow. clearly the business isnt going to go far if there is no customer service ethic. ive been in the customor care industry for over a decade this gets a zero rating on customer care and negative rating for client care like my dog needs help and you refuse to help him. messed up!

posted: 10/15/2021

Mike Moe

Take such great care of your loved ones. Like they are family. God bless the veterinarian and her staff. AMAZING!! Had to put our dachshund down after 15 years. You could feel her love.

posted: 07/19/2019

Ruth Olinger

Always available when you need them. Professional & friendly.

posted: 11/22/2022