Platteville Veterinary Clinic LLP
4.4 (121) 945 E Mineral St, Platteville, WI 53818, USAHours:
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 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Platteville Veterinary Clinic LLP
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
Our precious 4 year old cat had experienced a handful of very traumatic seizures since Christmas. We called a local emergency vet in a panic after the first episode and got him in to be seen with our regular vet soon after. We were told by that vet that Gus had a lot of static from the dry winter air and was being shocked my our Christmas tree. This answer never sat well with us as it didn’t explain him evacuating his bladder and foaming at the mouth during these very concerning episodes. I didn’t feel our concerns and fears for our beloved cat were taken seriously. After an episode this week caused him to fall down the stairs we went to a new vet to receive a second opinion. We saw Dr. Brittany Bahl at The Platteville Vet Clinic. She listened to our concerns, she was caring and took her time. She did a thorough examination and obtained a full history and quickly knew exactly what was happening to our boy. He was being poisoned by the topical flea preventative I was using on our dog. I feel terrible. I had no idea. We have always purchased these products from our vet’s office so we presumed they were safe and we also had our cat to the vet for these episodes and yet no one knew…until today. Thank you to Platteville Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Brittany Bahl for everything ❤️
posted: 08/02/2023
Took my dog for a rabies shot and to get her nails trimmed. Nails were not trimmed due to my dog being extremely hyper from her anxiety of the place. I’ve gone here for years and they have always been respectful. Not this day. The vet was rude to me the entire time and I was not aware of payment being required right away. The vet was not at all professional to me when I asked questions to her. She put off trimming nails with a very inappropriate response. I do not wish to come here again. I would rather drive to another town’s veterinary clinic rather than experience anything from this clinic again. Not to mention, the bill was outrageous. If you care about your pets and actually want to be treated like a human being by these workers, good luck. They are not professional in the SLIGHTEST. DO NOT GO TO THIS CLINIC.
posted: 04/13/2023
I've taken both of my cats here and never had a bad experience. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The vets have always been natural at calming my cats nerves and getting done what needs to be done.
posted: 03/27/2022
Spent $400 there to get my cat spayed and declawed plus shots….but they don’t have time to see my cat when she’s hurt…call Saturday morning and 8 and they tell me to wait til monday!!! Will never go there again
posted: 07/08/2023
Wonderful job on neutering and removing dewclaws on my german shepard. Everyone is pleasant and gave very good take home instructions
posted: 04/28/2023