Southside Animal Clinic
4.7 (156) 1607 South St, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, USAHours:
Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Southside 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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
Dr. Garner is awesome! He really knows his stuff. He explained everything in a way that made sense and didn’t make me feel silly for asking questions. Very grateful to have found this vet thank you guys so much.
posted: 11/13/2024
My Husky Noah had his first visit with Dr. Garner today! He took his time and explained everything to me and made sure I understood. We are very pleased! I left feeling more confident being a first time Husky Mom! The staff were so friendly and sweet to my baby! Thank y’all 💙
posted: 01/23/2024
Let me just say there is a lot of empathy I lost my chihuahua of 10 years by my side every day and I lost her in there as I was worried about her having like a seizure and there was nothing we could do the doctor just let me scream and get down on the floor and up and down up and down but he was the best in the on his work their workers there just excellent and I wouldn't go nowhere else the manager at brookshire's gave me this little chiweenie that I have the picture there of and I know she's going to give me many years of happiness
posted: 05/30/2024
Terrible experience, I went there based on a recommendation from another person while at a different vet and was VERY disappointed and uncomfortable. First I went in and they had me put in a room by myself where I was left there for a very long time even though I was the second person there and I had an appointment. It felt like I was forgotten since I heard multiple come in and taken care of before anyone even came to check on us. My dog is extremely friendly to people and other animals plus he was barely even a year old when I brought in for his shots but everyone kept treating us like he was being aggressive. The whole experience at that point was super uncomfortable and had my anxiety through the roof so I'm pretty sure he was picking all of that up. When I finally see the vet after almost 2 hours of being there, he was SUPER judgemental about the fact that he wasn't neutered and said that even if I neutered him he'll still be a good guard dog. I didn't get this dog or train him to be an aggressive dog or a guard and he had been super sweet and excited to see everyone so I don't even know why he would think that if I didn't bring it up and I hadnt had him fixed at that point because I didnt have the funds. When I corrected him on what breed he is he looked at me like I was an idiot. I got him from a coworker and I've seen his parents. I would think I would have a good idea of what he's mixed with which wasn't pitbull or a GSD. The only time he really started to get aggressive was when they tried to cut his nails which was weird to me because I had been taking him to the groomers and had his nails clipped and every time I ask about how my dogs did they tell me they were all super sweet so at that point I just assumed he was picking up all of my feelings and acting out. Needless to say I haven't gone back and will never go back.
posted: 06/28/2024
Called at 1120am was refused service because vet left at 1130 they closed at 12 today and they wouldn’t help with my dog at all. How rude and unprofessional and I intend on reporting this negligence and lack of honor or duty to serve as a vet I hope they pull his licenses.
posted: 03/29/2024
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