Main Street Pet Wellness Center

4.9 (196)
1132 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Main Street Pet Wellness Center

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 11,392
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.

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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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Kree McNeese

Our dog has heart cancer that is causing her to go through heart failure as such we go about once a week to this location to have the fluid drained from her abdomen. They charge about 75$ per visit and it takes about half an hour each visit. The place we had been going to was about 400$ a visit and we would have to drop her off at 8 in the morning and wait on a phone call. This usually meant that I was waiting anxiously all day for a call that would come any time between 2 and 5 pm. This place always seems so clean. Even the parking lot is clean and that is saying something as they have a gravel parking lot. The staff are so kind and actually seem to care about the pets that come in. I don't feel like dollar signs when I walk in. The most important thing to me that I have noticed is that Eriu (pictured) who always trembles like a leaf in the wind at the vet, is very calm and does not hide under my seat. She even looks a little happy to see the employees when they come to take her to be drained. Last time I didn't even have to walk with her towards the door for the tech to get her to go to the back.

posted: 06/11/2023

Andrew Schlemmer

Had a great experience with bringing my dog in for her first visit. All communication was done professionally and promptly, over the phone and in person. I really appreciated the vet, who really took the time to sit with me and discuss what treatments were best for my dog. He easily could have persuaded me to spend more money and get more preventatives, however he was very honest and didn't shove a bunch of vaccines at my dog. That says a lot about this establishment. I will definitely be continuing with all of my future care here with Main Street!

posted: 05/12/2023

jerome collins

This is the vet to go to the doctors and nurses are very loving and caring to the animals. My animals act like these folks are their second family and they treat them like it. The level of care and attention to detail is unmatched.

posted: 09/13/2023

Edna Prophater

I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Lindsay and his practice. He always takes such wonderful care of my baby girl and eases a sometimes overbearing dogmom's worries. He always puts the fur babies first and I cannot thank him enough for taking care of her. If you are in the market for a reliable, knowledgeable, easy going vet that genuinely cares for his patients.... look no further Dr. Lindsay is your vet! Thank you Dr. Lindsay!

posted: 07/21/2022

Joshua Skaggs

Dr. Lindsay and his entire team are top of the line. We started taking our dog here when she was a puppy and they have always been fantastic. They are even very fair on their pricing, which is tough to find. Recently my dog started having stomach problems that unfortunately led to a fairly major surgery. Dr. Lindsay walked me through our options and came up with a gameplan to help get her back to her normal self. During her recovery we had lots of questions and concerns that came up along the road and Dr. Lindsay and his team constantly made sure she was doing fine. He even called me over the weekend of her surgery to check up on her. We are very thankful for everyone at Main Street. A huge thank you again to Dr. Lindsay and the entire team! Jennings is very appreciative! :) - Jennings’ Dad

posted: 04/21/2022