Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic

Cottage Grove, WI

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Personal. Simple. Affordable. That is the philosophy behind Back 2 Basics. It means keeping care simple and affordable. It means taking an individualized approach to veterinary medicine. It means recommending products we not only believe in, but use on our own pets

Dr. Laura Knipfer is the owner of Back 2 Basics, which was founded in April of 2010. Dr Laura is officially retired as of 2022!

Mission — Our Main Priorities: Proper Nutrition, Regular Dental Care, and No Over-Vaccinating

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
14
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

digital radiographsdental radiographsultrasoundsMagnaWave (PEMF)low-level laser therapy

Services in detail

annual wellness examsvaccinationsheartworm testingmedical exams and diagnosticsroutine surgeries (spays, neuters, dentals, and tumor removals)digital radiographsdental radiographsultrasoundsMagnaWave (PEMF) sessionslow-level laser therapynail trimsanal gland expressiondental cleaningssurgical servicesdigital x-ray services

Appointments & hours

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Monday - 8:00AM - 7:00PM Tuesday - 8:00AM - 7:00PM Wednesday - 8:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday - 8:00AM - 5:00PM Friday - 8:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday - CLOSED Sunday - CLOSED EVERY OTHER MONDAY WE CLOSE AT 5PM

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Frequently asked

Is Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic offer?+

Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic established?+

Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic has served the Cottage Grove, WI community since 2010.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 179 reviews

Back 2 Basics Vet Clinic in Cottage Grove is widely regarded for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and fair, transparent pricing. The staff is consistently praised for being welcoming, patient, and exceptionally supportive with anxious pets. Clients appreciate the clear explanations, practical treatment approaches, and convenient communication options like texting and a dedicated app. While the practice handles routine care and chronic conditions exceptionally well, some clients note limitations when complex medical issues arise that require emergency services or after-hours intervention. Overall, the clinic maintains a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality, and budget-conscious care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.