Veterinary Neurological Center
4.8 (339) 4202 E Raymond St, Phoenix, AZ 85040, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Veterinary Neurological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,782 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,395 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,065 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,691 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,878 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,936 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,142 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,938 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,694 |
| 4.4 | Adoro | 5 |
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
We saw Dr. Knowles today for my dog Bonnie, and I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience. Dr. Knowles was incredible and very knowledgeable, compassionate, and so patient. She took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure Bonnie was comfortable every step of the way. The entire staff was AMAZING and treated us with such kindness and care. It’s obvious they genuinely love what they do. I’m so grateful we found Dr. Knowles (recommended by my mom) and her team, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing exceptional care for their pet. Everyone was so patient with us and answer ALL my questions. IM SO THANKFUL TO EVERYONE.
posted: 01/20/2026
Dr Knowles & the front desk staff are amazing. The kindness, attention to detail but most Dr Knowles is present, attentive & compassionate. We have a surgery planned on Monday & looking forward to our pup healing journey with this team. If you find yourself needing to be here, you’re in good hands. And can I just say what an amazing cute touch! Look at this personal touch on the medicine bag 😍
posted: 09/15/2025
Considering this is THE only neurology specialty center in AZ for your dog .. I took my dog here for severe encephalitis. She died while on treatment. I called the clinic and left a VM canceling our appointment which was scheduled the very day after she died. The clinic never called back to give their condolences or discuss anything. Considering they have “patient care coordinators” or whatever I thought that was pretty remiss. I also spent about 7k here in one visit. But I guess they already collected their money. We never had a definitive diagnosis despite a mired of tests. My dog went into liver failure while on prednisone and fluconazole, a low but definite risk. We were never told to have screening labs. Our follow up appointment was pushed back from 2 week follow up to 3.5 weeks due to the Christmas and new years holiday. Could my dogs death have been prevented..? Maybe only in the short term But I sure as heck would have done anything to try. The lack of close follow up, guidance and lack of care for the patient once they have passed is unacceptable. I felt like I was in great care at my initial consult but that’s where it ended.
posted: 02/14/2026
Dr. Parker was absolutely wonderful! Very kind and knowledgeable. My dog is now 3 weeks post op and doing better than ever! He is an 8 year old dachshund with IVDD. Definitely worth it! 10/10
posted: 09/19/2025
We were referred to Dr. Lydia Lovato for our kitty who had a mystery illness. During our time working with Dr. Lovato, she was very caring with our kitty and made sure that she was always comfortable. She always made an effort to explain why she was ordering tests and what she was looking for during each visit. Despite many tests and medications, our kitty got worse and we unfortunately had to put her down. Even though this experience was awful and traumatic, Dr. Lovato made sure to personally walk us through it and was so kind during the entire time. All of the staff were so helpful during that time as well. Even though we never found a diagnosis for our kitty, I know that Dr. Lovato and the staff at VNC did everything they could to help her. My wife and I are eternally grateful to them for everything they did for our kitty and for us. We hope to never have to see them again, but if we need a neurologist for another kitty, we will certainly come back.
posted: 01/21/2026
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