Compassionate Care Animal Clinic - Dr. John Prellwitz

4.9 (215)
150 Victory Ln, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020, USA

Hours:

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 – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Compassionate Care Animal Clinic - Dr. John Prellwitz

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 11,414
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.

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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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Madison Horien

We are new clients to this clinic and our first appointment was great. Dr Jon was very kind, open to any questions, knowledgeable, and personable! The technician who roomed us was very sweet to our kitten, friendly, had a positive attitude, went in depth about preventatives and vaccines, and had good communication. The front desk staff was kind, patient, and hard working too! We are happy with this clinic and can't wait to bring in the rest of our animals!

posted: 08/17/2023

Sylvia Andrus

Only vet I will take my animals to. Dr. John is alway compassionate and listens to our concerns. He is always great with our animals. His staff are all very friendly and caring. Dr.John and Staff always throughly check out our babies.

posted: 07/28/2023

Willow Golembiewski

We get appointments in a reasonable time and are not rushed out the door. The Dr takes his time with the dogs and addresses any concerns that we may have. Both dogs are comfortable here.

posted: 05/25/2023

Jessica Martinez

This is by far one of the most unprofessional veterinarian clinics I have ever been to. After having to remind the receptionist to weigh the dog that was being brought in, we were then escorted to a room. When the "technician" came in, she immediately walked up to the dog without introducing herself. The dog was a bit nervous, so he did growl. She jumped back and stood there. We then suggested that maybe he could come say hi to her instead of her walking up to him. She was reluctant but agreed. The dog walked up and then wagged his tail, and another suggestion was made, "Maybe this nice lady has some treats for you." The tech starred blindly and said nothing. Then I made the comment, "Maybe there aren't any treats here." The tech then said, "we have treats..." and did nothing, again I said, "could you give him one?" Reluctantly, she did. We then asked if she wanted to listen to his heart. Since that's what she was first trying to do, she said no and walked out. I looked at my friend and said, "Oh, maybe she's new." Just suggesting maybe she's not used to the larger dog yet. It's completely normal, not making fun of anything what so ever. After waiting a good while, the veterinarian finally came in, He then aggressively walked up to the dog, which was backed in a corner. So again, he growled. The vet walked out, grabbed a muzzle, and immediately put it on this dogs face. Not introducing himself or the object he wants to restrain a scared dog with. He then felt his body and gave him an injection. Off the bat, I am going to say my friend was charged for a complete exam, but no temp taken, teeth, eyes, ears, nothing. So... what exam did he get? I can't remember which, but he then stated we or myself was making fun of his staff and that we aren't welcome with that behavior. I said we didn't make fun of anyone. After this, he then asked if we wanted to schedule a nail trim for the service dog I had with me. I said no way, Im fine, it would be for the dog that was having the appointment. He took the dog in the back and brought him back to the room after the nail trim. We checked out, and they were discussing appointments with my friend. Who has another pet nearing the end of their life. A couple hours later, they disinvited us to come to their establishment. Little strange to blatantly blame a client for making fun of your staff, and then you don't want our business? Let me also add... $22 for a nail trim at this vet, but you have to have an "exam" or what they consider an exam. That's already over $70. $12 at Petsmart, no exam, just proof of rabies vaccine. Save yourself the money.

posted: 07/22/2023

Catherine Prellwitz

Dr. John has moved to Elkhart Lake where he is now the leading Veterinarian for Compassionate Care Animal Clinic

posted: 12/27/2018