Dr James Ross Schilling
4.6 (27) 704 Milwaukee St, Kewaunee, WI 54216, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Dr James Ross Schilling
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
For over fifty successful years, Dr. Ross Schilling remains the area’s top professional and caring veterinarian. Clients from a wide surrounding area, seek the thorough and compassionate healthcare (which their beloved pet deserves) that Dr Ross consistently provides. I’ve been blessed calling Dr.Ross - not only our vet, but a respected friend.
posted: 06/28/2025
Very conservative approach -- let's wait and see. Of course my cat was so irritated about being in the carrier, he couldn't even examine her. But over a 2-3 week period, she slowly got back to normal. Don't know what happened to her, just hope it doesn't happen again. I don't have anything negative or positive to say.
posted: 06/14/2021
My wife and I are new dog owners and had our first vet visit ever today. Our Dog, Crimson, a pointer mix, is a rescue dog who has been a fairly anxious and timid dog when it comes to people and other animals (I mean, unless he's in the house and sees dogs on the other side of the glass, then it's like he feels invincible ;) ). Lark Derrig was very calm, level headed and laid back, which was perfect for our dog! There are cats that roam about in the lobby, so we came with a muzzle on, but by the time we had left, Lark had us take the muzzle off and let Crimson explore around the cats (I was very pleasantly surprised that he didn't go after the cats! They sniffed, there were no barks, no blood -- Bloodshed with Crimson around other pets until today was real fear I had). The building doesn't seem all that modern, but there was quite a collection of Garfield stuffed animals and merchandise that I couldn't help but smile about -- seemed pretty pet and child friendly. The equipment seemed up to date. She was able to address all of the concerns and questions we had, all of which lined up with the several dozen hours I've spent looking into various pet-parenting topics. I'm no expert on dogs, but was very comforted that her thoughts and views lined up with the reading/learning I've taken upon myself. Additionally, we had read vet visits would be rather pricey and our vet visit bill was well below the lowest amount I had read about on the internet. We brought all the medical papers we had received when picking Crimson up from a humane society down near Milwaukee. Originally we had been scheduled to have a stool test, but based on papers we had brought in and the consistency of the poop, she advised it was not necessary. There was a small town touch to this vet clinic, which I appreciated. I'll happily be taking Crimson back for future visits! Thank you to Derrig, Lark, Dvm and the Kewaunee Veterinary Clinic!
posted: 05/02/2016
Only mildly okay if you have barn animals, if you have actual pets, take them to a real vet.
posted: 06/25/2023
This is the finest vet I have ever been to. I recommend him so highly.
posted: 05/14/2020