Hayward Animal Hospital
4 (34) 15226 Co Rd B, Hayward, WI 54843, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hayward 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 | 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.
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
New to the area. Took my dog in on a Wednesday for a wellness visit, he had well managed heart disease and I wanted Ostrander to become familiar and tell us what he thought about how he's doing. He told us he looked good. By Thursday at four he was dead. Took him in in the morning because he was having trouble breathing, they had him all day and told my wife he had pneumonia, a enlarged heart and some other mass of something. Charged my wife a thousand bucks and brought the dog out and he didn't make it four miles down the road before he was dead. Now either he totally missed everything the day before or he never looked at him, we'll never know they don't let you in with your pet. Stay away.
posted: 05/15/2023
New to the area we brought our newly adopted kitten in for a booster. Anna and Dr. O were wonderful and the staff very friendly. Recently I needed a prescription for Bravecto in order to place an order online. I called Hayward Animal Hospital and spoke with Doreen. We had a nice chat and she gave me details on the Vet Store. The following day I received the log in info. I ordered the Bravecto and the price was better than other sites I'd visited. I highly recommend HAH. Staff is awesome. I feel like my fur babies are in great hands here.
posted: 05/10/2023
Dr. Ostrander has been my pets doctor for more than 19 years. I've never had any issues with his service. It has always been professional care. I've heard people's opinions regarding their favorite vet; mine has always been Dr. Ostrander of Hayward Animal Hospital. He always treated my pets like they were his own. You can tell that he has a love for animals the way he looks into the eyes of your pet. I know he can see things that we can't. He has always treated my pets with expert care. I have to admit that I did listen to friends and tried other vets. The common theme was that they were always misdiagnosed. I ended up spending more money with an incorrect diagnosis and then felt like a fool and always went back to my vet. I admit that I did that twice and that was enough for me to know that Dr. Ostrander KNEW my pets from when they got their first shots as pups. He knew what ailments they were susceptible to and the first treatment always made them better within a 48 hours. So I happily give Dr. Ostrander 5 Stars for excellent treatment! If you are looking for a passionate vet who will treat your pet like his own then there is only one option- Dr. Ostrander of Hayward Animal Hospital.
posted: 11/17/2022
Got a dog this vet had spayed and never took out the stitches. Was told they were dissolvable, they weren't. Took in our kitty to be fixed, they started a spay on a boy cat and said no charge for the partial spay. Just used them for a holiday emergency, our old dog wasn't feeling well. They did everything they could to run up the bill. Most of it unnecessary. They left tape on my dog's leg that won't come off. Highly do not recommend.
posted: 09/03/2022
My 1 year old lab was playing/swimming when all of a sudden she was bellowing in pain. She has never had anything like this happen before. I called my normal vet, but they could not take anymore ER visits that day. My husband called the Hayward animal hospital, and they got her in right away. My husband and I carried our dog in and waited for the Dr. to see her. We were so distraught and upset because our dog is always happy and energetic and she was crying in pain.We were relieved when the Dr. said it was not an ACL but just a hamstring. He said it would take some time to heal and we thanked him. Though I am happy with the outcome and that our dog would not need surgery, and the price was okay considering the circumstance. I found the front desk to he very unfriendly and stand offish. They seemed to care about their masks and sanitizer when we were carrying our dog inside. Even when some of the people there were not wearing masks.They had a rude tone when they were reading the medication to us, and when I asked if I could go to my normal vet for further medication or if I would I have to come back here and they said no you can go back home and go to your normal vet. I said no I mean my normal vet right here in town, because we lived in Hayward. After I said we lived in Hayward they seemed to be a little nicer to us. For living around Hayward for 6 years and driving by the animal hospital 100+ times, I see why other locals have told my not to go here.
posted: 06/17/2022
Veterinarians in Hayward, Wisconsin
Dr Abby’s veterinary clinic
15535w, WI-77, Hayward, WI 54843, USA(715) 934-5533
Haugen Ed DVM
12370 W Twin Lake Rd, Hayward, WI 54843, USA(715) 462-4949
Hayward Animal Hospital
15226 Co Rd B, Hayward, WI 54843, USA(715) 634-8971
Seeley Veterinary Clinic
12942W, County Rd OO, Hayward, WI 54843, USA(715) 634-5996