Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas

3.8 (690 reviews)
881 Metroplex Dr, Springdale, AR 72762, USA

Hours

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 on Veterinary Costs at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas

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.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas? 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.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,182
4.9 Embrace 19,907
4.9 Fetch 5,691
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,260
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,344
4.8 Nationwide 25,431
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,132
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,811
4.7 Pumpkin 3,393
4.6 Spot 11,341
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


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

3.8

690 reviews

I truly couldn’t have been happier with my experience at this ER clinic. The facility is well kept and updated. The communication and response was amazing and quick. I specifically had the pleasure of meeting Dr Todd and Laney and they were professional, kind, caring, and understanding to all my thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I want to thank the entire staff that possibly worked on my geriatric Labrador who gave me an incredible scare early this morning. As a member of the veterinary profession for the past 20 years my anxiety over entrusting medical staff I have yet to meet or directly being apart of my pets care quickly resolved because of the empathy and compassion. These staff members clearly care about the quality of medicine they are providing. Theodore, my husband, and myself are eternally grateful.

Apr 12, 2025

I don’t even know where to start. Our sweet dachshund, Wally, has congestive heart failure and it’s a long story, but we thought we were going to lose him. This amazing place saved his life (wish I could name them all), with the help of Dr. Jarod Williams from the specialty clinic. We are so incredibly grateful to this team of Dr’s, nurses, and front desk staff. They truly care, and gave Wally so much love for us while he was in their care overnight. Wally is back to his spunky, loving self today. I assume to main reason for “negative” reviews is associated with cost, but when it comes to saving our babies, that doesn’t matter. Also, we were surprised and it came out to be less than we expected. We can’t say thank you enough.

Apr 5, 2025

There is a special place in hell for people like you. My shepherd didn't have to die. You could have saved him. GREED. LAZINESS. UNETHICAL. BULLIES. because we didn't have $7k upfront you kept pressuring to euthanize, gave us a timeframe to either get the money or euthanize, or they would make the choice. It's 3 am whose going to have that kind of money in these times? Couldn't even get a solid quote "could be this or it could be that" go to any other doctor quote set, procedure performed, bill set for payments. Not this place. Nothing but a kill factory. We had a good chunk of the bill and a loan for the remainder but they still wouldn't accept. Now our rex is gone because you chose to deny service because of greed.

May 22, 2025

I ended up at this 24/7 ER vet, and as painful as the trip was, they were AMAZING. Truly. I ended up having to put my loving 15 year long emotional support dog to sleep in February. It was my first time encountering that situation and they were kind and walked me through everything going on. My baby boy was possibly minutes away from death when we got to the vet. And I'm disabled. And these folks, especially Dr. Martin, were SO kind & compassionate. Due to being essentially indigent and him being my emotional support dog, they said not to worry about any payment. I cannot express how grateful I am to these folks, who made one of the worst experiences in my life at least a little bit easier. So thank you AESCNWA, for all that you did for me and continue to do for others. There are no words to express the gratitude I have for your entire staff when I was there. So thank you. SO much.

May 22, 2025

Our boxer , Razzie wasn't feeling well. we took her to Animal Urgent Care Hospital in Bentonville and they transferred her to the ER since she wasn't improving after being at the urgent care for 3 hours. We had to leave her at the ER overnight. The staff, nurses and vets are very attentive. we received updates periodically and was able to check on Razzie during her stay there. Razzie ended up needing a surgery. Before, during and after surgery, we received prompt updates. My husband was able to visit her 2 hours after she woke up from her surgery. It's been almost 2 week after her surgery, and she is doing wonderful! We can't thank you enough for everything! During our visit to the ER, we also learnt that we can sign one of our dog up as a donor for Animal Blood Bank of Arkansas! We are thrilled to hear this news. We will be taking our Remi next week for assessment to be a donor.

Apr 22, 2025