High Plains Animal Hospital
4.7 (191) 1335 S Main St, Borger, TX 79007, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at High Plains Animal Hospital
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 | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 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
Wonderful place and wonderful people. They took great care of my rescue kitten. Today they helped my 16 year old Aussie cross the bridge. I simply could not be with my buddy for the event. No judgement at all just kindness and care. Borger is lucky to have this practice.....
posted: 06/29/2023
I scheduled an appointment about 2 weeks ago for an annual check up for a dog I'm watching. The appointment was scheduled for 10:30. I arrived at 10:20 only to be told the appointment was rescheduled for 10:50. I was never informed about the reschedule. I was not even given a confirmation call about the appointment. While I was in the office. I witnessed the staff calling other customers to confirm appointment times. Why did they fail completely at any of their responsibilities? Why did I witness 8-10 other people arrive after I and her immediately ushered into the exam area. To make matters worse. The staff locked me and my dogs in an empty exam room and told me to wait, that I was next in line. After that I saw that 4 other people were ushered into the exam rooms and were being treated. I walked out of the room they tried to lock me in only to watch another person walk in the front door and their dog was immediately scooped up and ushered to another exam room. Right in front of my face. Over 35 minutes after my appointment was scheduled and they were still helping everyone else. I called to talk to the office manager. Who had nothing helpful to do or say. I have sever spinal cord injuries, multiple traumatic brain injuries, mobility issues. I'm very severely disabled and was forced to sit and wait, all for nothing. I had to leave because my disabilities were getting so badly exacerbated. No employee appeared to care at all. I was taking a dog in who I am caring for while his owner is getting cancer treatment. THIS IS HORRIBLE TO DO TO A DISABLED MAN ONLY TAKING CARE OF ANOTHER SICK PERSON'S DOG.
posted: 07/14/2023
We recently had to have our sweet Roxy put down due to incurable cancer. The diagnosis was horrible and we were heart broken. The staff and doctors were so amazing and caring. The day we took her in to have her put down Dr. Hillhouse took time to explain everything to us and helped us come to terms with loosing a member of our family. Dr. Hillhouse even sent a very sweet card with her condolences.
posted: 03/21/2023
Wonderful place. Reception ladies were fantastic, the Vet was very informative and patient with us and answered all of our questions/concerns. Very reasonably priced as well, overall a painless and easy process ❤️
posted: 06/12/2023
I love Dr Joe and all the staff here. They genuinely care and I've never felt "herded" through. I wish my PC was this compassionate.
posted: 03/08/2023