Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
3.9 (915) 86 W Juniper Ave Suite 1, Gilbert, AZ 85233, 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 Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
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
Fairly priced (for our visit at least). Kind and Fun staff, the receptionists, Natalie and Dr. Ulrich were all professional, caring and effective in their care. Just listen and be patient peeps! The breakdown and instructions were so clear and understandable. Clean and aesthetic place for pet parents to ease their worries. Such a vibe. Thanks for taking care of our lil charmer Shitzu Shaggy!!
posted: 09/16/2023
It wasn’t the best experience however, not because of AVECC. Is emergency vet expensive? Yes, yes it is but your pet will get the best care. Everyone was nice and explained in detail our situation and what were our options. They listened and we listened. My pet had to stay over due to a spay that went wrong. Emergency surgery was needed. After, the DR kept me updated on my pet. He suggested my family should come visit. We did! So heartbreaking to see our pet in this condition but the ICU staff were so nice. They allowed us to visit while they worked on other pets. They weren’t annoyed that we wanted to spend as much time with our dog while in recovery. After leaving the ER with my pet, serval trips were made back. My story is too long to write but I want to thank Dr Reeves and the entire staff. I appreciate the care they gave in saving my dog. Dealing with upset and desperate pet owners can’t be easy. It’s been 12 weeks since my dog surgery and she is back to her normal self.
posted: 06/13/2023
They've saved more than one pet of mine. They're very expensive but my pets are priceless. A few mistakes were made in billing and then I wasn't able to get the fentanyl patches I needed for my dog because the vet who wrote the Rx hadn't renewed their DEA license. However all of that is just clerical stuff that's easily remedied. Another vet rewrote the Rx and I went right back to the pharmacy and got what I needed. When it comes down to your pet's life, these are the people who have the best chance of saving it. I've brought seriously ill dogs in twice and they did a good job with both of them. At the most recent visit I had a very antisocial dog and they still did a great job caring for him. I was shocked when I came to visit him and he wasn't even wearing a muzzle. The vet techs were very kind and comforted him by brushing him and letting him have a stuffed animal and treats I brought. Thanks guys!!! :-)
posted: 08/08/2023
I can not recommend this vet enough! Several months ago my pup had a severe reaction to some kind of bug bite (persistent vomitting/swollen face/panting and lethargic) and as I carried my lifeless dog into this place I had staff members immediately at my side to help! My pup was taken back immediately for care and I was updated the entire time, the vet staff was extremely kind and even let all my family come back to the room to make sure my pup was ok! They are absolutely outstanding here! The vet listened to my concerns and thanks to all their help I was able to bring my dog home and he is as happy as can be! This is a pic of him now!
posted: 10/17/2023
Just really want to thank Dr. Hopey and her team for saving my cat’s life. She went above and beyond to explain all of our options, was understanding and empathetic with the decisions my partner and I made, and showed how much she cared for the overall well-being of my kitty in so many ways.
posted: 09/29/2022