Metro Cat Clinic

4.7 (144)
2080 Valleydale Rd # 2, Hoover, AL 35244, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Metro Cat 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 894
4.5 ASPCA 12,057
4.9 Embrace 20,305
4.9 Fetch 27,409
4.1 Figo 2,786
4.5 Hartville 177
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,736
4.8 Lemonade 815
4.6 ManyPets 2,428
4.6 MetLife 5,637
4.8 Nationwide 21,417
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.4 PetPartners 117
4.3 Pets Best 14,113
4.7 Pumpkin 2,549
4.6 Spot 9,855
4.8 Trupanion 62,914
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,445

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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Getting 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

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T Hanvey

I have brought all my Kitties to Metro Cat Clinic. I have taken over 4 dozen kitties from new born to 21 year olds here since the Clinic opened many years ago. All my kitties received expert care. We have had some very tough emergency situations over the years and some kitties with rare diseases. All I feel were treated with compassion for the kitty and I as well as expert medical knowledge/skills. My kitties still go there.

posted: 10/10/2020

Anne Crawford

We have pursued a respiratory problem with our cat since he was a few months old. He is 6 1/2 years old now and we had the good fortune to take him to Metro cat Clinic for an evaluation recently. Less than a week later we already see improvement with his issues and feel as if the necessary time was spent in helping us understand his problem. Everyone in the clinic was both friendly and helpful and listened to our concerns. I only wish we had discovered Dr. Montgomery and her staff years ago!

posted: 09/19/2023

Alex Ungerecht

Called to make an appointment to get my cat looked at for a uti, was berated for her not being fixed yet. Took my money somewhere else. Roxanne was rude, everyone else seemed friendly and answered my questions to the best of their ability.

posted: 12/03/2024

gOf sides

Our kitty Nibbles enjoyed her multi-day stay with Metro Cat Clinic. She was very calm and not at all anxious when we picked her up.We will use Metro again and recommend them highly!

posted: 09/15/2024

Frank Marshall

My first visit was an “illness exam” for one of my cats; I live in a small, rural town with no veterinary services, and all the veterinarians in an 80-mile radius are “traditional” dog and cat practices; in my experience my cats’ needs were never fully met in those dog-centric environments, and because of that I often wondered if cats were Truly welcome along with the dogs, or merely tolerated? ! but I wasn’t sure if driving 90 miles one-way was reasonable option; then with one of my cats having asthma, I needed to be sure she was getting cat-centric treatment; now almost a week later with the new treatment my cat seems to be back to normal without a long-acting steroid shot or antibiotics! I feel like the veterinarian was thorough and creative and care-full in a way that the “cat only” practice enabled, and I’m sure that we took a step in the right direction

posted: 08/29/2024