University Animal Hospital

4.8 (111 reviews)
509 Georgian Dr, Mobile, AL 36609, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at University Animal Hospital

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

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Looking for information about University Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.8

111 reviews

THE BEST!!! University Animal Clinic became my go to after I had to find a New Vet ASAP after the sudden loss of my Best Friend bc the Vet I used at the time, insisted she remain for “24 hour overnight observation”, after performing an unnecessary major surgery. I didn’t know to even question that 24 hour observation was NOT EXACTLY THAT -24 hours- she had been left with no one there from 4:00am -> 7:30am, (over 3 1/2 hours ALONE)….where she passed away, alone in a cold awful place she HATED. They called when “they said they checked and she was doing well recovering, but when someone was physically back to open at 7:30am …they found her and she was just gone- and were baffled”…WELL, despite a NICE EXTERIOR, this was unfathomable…THAT is not 24 HOUR OBSERVATION!!!! I immediately reached out and overwhelmingly was referred to University Animal Clinic, and initially scared to just trust again, but have found a straight shooter Animal Hospital that have TRUSTWORTHY DR’s and Amazing Staff. No hoops, no unnecessary upselling, and provides options, explains why reasons/opinions so as to make informed decisions. And that was over 14 years ago. They recently gave me several amazing weeks longer w/my fur baby that passed just passed away at 16 1/2 years old AT home, surrounded w/her family, when she had a stroke in 9/25/24 and we took her there, and believed it was her final ride and she would not be returning home. Instead, his almost immediate Dx and HONEST OPINION, was the best thing that I could have asked for. She was better than she’d been in a long time, until it was simply her time. But hands down, he gave enough information that went weeks further than anyone expected, and kept us from having to make the worst decision ever THAT DAY, and she did amazing, all things, and her age. But a steroid shot, some basic medicine, and pointing out she was alert, so why not give her a couple days and then see how she was…HE WAS RIGHT! And as Wrecked as I am that she passed away this week, I’m so grateful, he shared his honest opinion, and I had more time with MARKED improvement almost immediately, and I didn’t just blindly give up on her. Highly recommend University Animal Clinic. They are by far the best, and have been taking care of my almost 14 year other FurBaby, since. Far beyond years we could imagine she’d still be around esp considering the very rough start she had starting w/a believed hopeless chance of surviving her birth. They care, they provide options (not just one thought that have proven others so wrong, so many times, and immediately clearing out your bank account feeling there’s no other options at a life …and quality life to boot.) things happen but just accepting the only way, is not how it is, as so many vets over my years have been. THANK YALL!!! I’m so sad, but SO GRATEFUL FOR the many times they have provided info verses telling me only one option, when there are others and providing the reasons behind them. The others (and sometimes there is only one way) but many have simply provided one solution as “options” and that’s literally NOT THE DEFINITION. Go see them if you you want exceptional care for your Furbabies. Hands DOWN, THE BEST!!!!

Oct 20, 2024

The doctor here misdiagnosed my pet. He seemed like he didn't care to run exams and just guessed a diagnosis. I kept refilling medication for 40 days. Nobody ever asked if I saw any improvement. When I looked up how long that condition should take to heal, everywhere said "days or weeks". I stopped going to university animal hospital and switched to Village Animal Clinic, where they care about your pet, and won't lie to your face. At Village Animal Clinic they said that a specific fecal examination and possibly a blood test could bring us close to the correct diagnosis, this was also backed by another vet that I contacted by email, while at University Animal Hospital the doctor said any tests would be invasive and expensive. When I asked for my pet's medical history, which included fecal examinations and x-rays, all I got was a one page sheet with all the things that I paid for. Yeah, I paid for an x-ray, but did you see in it? I wasted a bunch of money here, but that's what happens when you have to rely on the people who "know".

Jun 11, 2024

I took my Bella here a little while back. She got ran over by a car going at least 40mph in our neighborhood. Every vet I talked to told me I would have to put her down because of her condition, until I took her here. They told me she was going to be fine. It’ll just take months for her to heal all the way. Here she is. Months after her recovery and she’s healthy and alive! I don’t know what I would have done without their help!

May 21, 2024

Everyone was very nice and took good care of my fur baby. The doctor came out and gave me full instructions on how to take care of her. Everything was great and I will come back again

Jan 15, 2024

I meet the vet and the whole staff today for the first time. I have never met such nicer people in my whole life the entire staff was extremely friendly, understanding and caring. they are my new vet for my animals I have already recommended to multiple friends that like my opinion on certain things and they said they would be changing from the vet that we all used to use and now use University animal clinic. I highly recommend University animal clinic, and I want to thank the entire staff for the way my dog and myself was treated with such great care

Apr 24, 2023