Affordable Dog Vet

[ClownColor]

Hey all-

 

I currently reside in the Metro but I'm looking for a great vet that doesn't break the bank. I have friends up Crosby/Aitkin that seem to pay a 1/10 of the bill I pay down here...with way better care. I'm willing to drive I currently live south metro but again, I'm willing to drive. I'm also considering just using the vet near Crosby/Aitkin for annual visits when I'm up that way but our dog is getting old and need a couple extra visits a year.

 

Thanks,

CC

[Mike89]

kids used to bring their critters up here for a long time,  I think the wife was helping them too!!!

[nofishfisherman]

From what I've seen it seems the key is to get out of the city a little ways.  A friends dog needed some sort of dental surgery and the quote from the local Twin Cities vet was crazy.  They were able to find a vet about an hour outside the metro area that did the surgery for a fraction of the cost. 

If you're already up in the Crosby area from time to time it might make sense to do as much of the vet stuff as you can while you are up there.  You may still need to do a local trip close to home if something is a more immediate need that you can't schedule but at least you'll save money on the stuff that you can schedule. 

 

Or if you're in the south metro you could call around to some vets south of the metro and see what they charge for the annual exam type stuff, might be able to find something a little closer to home.

 

[smalliehunter]

Haugo Vet in Litchfield MN.  Can't say enough good things about them

[Duffman]

I think all of the vets in the metro area got together for a meeting 10-15 years ago and decided to jack up the prices substantially.

Good luck.

[Ufatz]

Faribault or Owatonna not that far down I-35. Check to see who's down that way and give them a call. But I must note that ALL vet prices are much higher than they used to be.  And if you think you have it bad....take a sick dog to a vet in Phoenix!!

Can you say "second mortgage"?

[fishingstar]

3 hours ago, smalliehunter said:

Haugo Vet in Litchfield MN.  Can't say enough good things about them

We bring our dogs there also. 

They have been recently sold It is now called litchfield veterinary. Same vets but John retired.  

[Big Dave2]

Value Care Vet Clinic in Chaska.

[PurpleFloyd]

St James vet clinic. Well worth the drive and they have people from all over southern Minnesota bring their pets in for care.

Edited June 15, 2017 by PurpleFloyd

[BringAnExtension]

 

I really haven't done any comparison shopping related to price, but we have been taking our pets to Heartland in Faribault for 20 years and would never consider going anywhere else.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.