Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Looking for a new vet can be confusing, and often you will have many questions. We at Willard Veterinary Clinic are here to answer them. If you have a question that is not listed here please call. Our number can be found on the large banner above.

What are your hours?

Visit our hours page

What is the environment of your clinic?

At Willard vet you will find yourself in an incredibly low stress environment. Some practices will see as many as 10 patients an hour. At Willard Veterinary Clinic we see no more than three patients an hour. We have large exam rooms, to recreate a familiar experience for your pet. This often helps many animals that are nervous or easily excitable because they do not feel threatened by a tight space. This allows us to comprehensively attend to your pet’s medical needs. Checkout is smooth and hassle free.

Why don’t you offer package deals for Vaccines?

The truth is many vaccine package deals are designed to make money, not protect your pet. We tailor vaccinations to meet your pet’s lifestyle, weighing all risks and benefits. We follow the recommendations of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Animal Hospitals (AAHA). We strive to use the safest vaccine combinations possible to minimize the risks of reactions or side effects.

What type of vaccines do you use?

Over the years, we at Willard Veterinary Clinic have had experience with most available vaccines. Our current vaccines have been proven to cause the least amount of vaccine-related reactions while giving the trusted immunity. These vaccines often cost a little bit more, but most clients agree that the safety of their pet is the most important issue.

What do I do when my pet is sick?

Call us, we can advise you if you should come in right away, or schedule an appointment. We leave many slots open every day for just emergency calls. In the event of a catastrophic accident we can direct you to emergency care units or advise you on a course of action.

How experienced is your staff?

Our three doctors have a total combined experience of more than 50 years in veterinary medicine. When you become a client, we try to schedule your pet’s appointments so that you will meet each of our doctors. This is done so that you will be familiar and comfortable with each member of our medical staff. If you decide that you like a particular veterinarian, we will try to schedule your future appointments with that doctor.

How are you priced?

Our focus is on the value of our medical care. In order to offer quality medical care and advice, it is necessary to spend quality time with each client. Coupled with a medical plan catered to each individual pet’s needs, you can be assured that you will not spend your money on unneeded goods or services. We are especially tough on over vaccination. We also have no hidden costs like disposable waste fees or new client record charges that many veterinary practices charge. Willard Veterinary Clinic is considered to be in the mid-range of pricing in comparison to other practices in the area

Why should I spay or neuter my dog/cat at your clinic as opposed to elsewhere?

We may not be as inexpensive as the spay clinics, but we approach each surgical procedure on an individual basis. We never do assembly line surgeries, and when we quote a price, it is supported by a written medical plan. Our patients receive real surgical care, such as intravenous fluids, EKG (heart rate and respiration), oxygen, co2, and blood pressure monitoring. That level of care is often reserved for Human operations. There are no hidden costs such as anesthesia, hospitalization, nursing care, or hazardous waste disposal fees. To learn more about our spay/neuters visit our services page.

Do you do dentals?

Yes, absolutely. We provide a high level of dental care. We use gas anesthesia, which is much safer. Just as with our spay/neuters our patients receive real surgical care, such as intravenous fluids, EKG (heart rate and respiration), oxygen, co2, and blood pressure monitoring. We are one of the few Clinics that have a dental X-ray machine just like a human dentist. To learn more about our dentals visit our services page.

What general surgical Procedures do you offer?

Check out our services page.

Do you take payment plans?

We accept all major credit card companies except American Express, cash, or checks with a valid ID. We do not provide financing.

What is a Hot Dog Warming blanket and why does it matter?

All chemical reactions are affected by temperature. If we lose as little as a few degrees the animal may have drastically different reaction. Our blankets are made with special carbon fiber weave to evenly disperse heat. With a standard coil and cloth blanket they create hot spots that can easily burn your pet. This is especially important in small animals, as they lose heat the quickest.

"At Willard Veterinary Clinic we believe that, an educated owner, is our patients’ best advocate to prevent and care for illness. Pets depend on us to work as a team for better health."