Auburn University Veterinary Clinic
4.4 (475) 1020 Wire Rd, Auburn, AL 36832, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Auburn University Veterinary Clinic
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
The staff and facility were nice, BUT that will not make up for the fact that our dog Lucy's pelvic fractures, spinal injuries, and resulting blocked colon went completely unnoticed for her 2 night stay. We were given every indication that Lucy would make a full recovery, but her tail and two toes would need to be amputated. We made an appointment with a local vet to have her surgeries bc the cost was $3000 cheaper than the quote we were given to have the surgeries in the hospital (though, i will say, they were completely open and blunt at the high cost of their services). During that appointment the vet surgeon did x-rays and found all of the internal injuries these morons missed. The surgeon called them "extremely extensive". As a result, we had to euthanize our poor baby after spending over $1200 thinking she could be saved. It has been a heartbreak for our entire family. Especially since we were told she would make a full recovery. If I could give no stars I would. As far as I'm concerned, future veterinarians are wasting their money studying here. RIP Lucy.
posted: 04/10/2024
My local veterinarian was unable to help. My dog was apparently hit by a car his femur broken into four pieces. I was able to get hold of Auburn veterinary hospital where they were able to install a plate.
posted: 02/27/2024
I took my dog here because his ear was bleeding from a dog fight late Sunday evening. 4 hours pass and I’m told they sedated him, cleaned the wound and he has sutures. I get my dog and his whole entire head is wrapped up. I was told he has sutures and I was charged for sutures. I take him home and the next day I take him to our normal vet Opelika Animal hospital and they unwrap him and there are no sutures. When you take your animal somewhere as in a Veterinarian, you assume the issue will be resolved especially when you spend 4 hours there and over $400.00. He sat here all night with me bleeding because he had no sutures to stop the bleeding, Opelika Animal Hospital cost me $143 to sedate my dog and give him sutures. Do not go to auburn university emergency vet clinic. I have attached photos of how he was when we got home Sunday/Monday morning and picture of his ear that were taken at Opelika Animal Hospital. Along with photos of him still bleeding(the same condition he was in when I brought him to AU emergency vet) .
posted: 02/08/2024
They took care of our blocked cat very well. They were very helpful and accommodating with us transferring our baby to our family vet. It's expensive as emergency places are, but less than the emergency vet in Columbus would have been and well worth the cost and time to save a loved pet.
posted: 03/19/2024
We got great news here in Auburn. She is thought to have outgrown the pectus excavates or was misdiagnosed by local vet. It is huge and pristine. The people working or students there were warm and professional.
posted: 03/05/2024
Veterinarians in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn Oaks Animal Clinic
1698 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36830, USA(334) 780-3300
Auburn University Veterinary Clinic
1020 Wire Rd, Auburn, AL 36832, USA(334) 844-4690
Saugahatchee Animal Hospital
6412 Stage Rd, Auburn, AL 36830, USA(334) 826-2009
Village Veterinary Clinic
100 Pinnacle Dr, Auburn, AL 36830, USA(334) 821-7730