Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Vetco Total Care 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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Vetco Total Care 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.
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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
34 reviews
I went in to the Vetco Vaccine clinic for annual boosters and a prescription for Heartworm preventative. I explicitly stated that I wanted a written prescription to take to Costco. They said the prescription would be emailed to me. The email I received contained a prescription with a big "TRANSFERRED" watermark in the back ground and had Quantity: 0; Refills: 0. I checked the Petco website and the prescription had already been transferred to them but was already canceled. I could not even order Heartguard from Petco. I called Vetco and they verified the clinic did not issue me a valid prescription. They said that because of the mistake they could book me a free appointment to come back in to consult with a vet to get a new prescription. They actually see it as being generous to allow me to take take out of my day to come in for a second appointment to obtain a service that I have already paid for! That is ridiculous! I am waiting for a "supervisor" to call me back. It they are not able to fix their mistake without me coming back for a second visit I will be pursuing a chargeback from my credit card company for services not received. Do NOT use the Vetco vaccine clinics!!! They are too corporate run and there is no way to get competent customer service because it is run through a call center. Instead go to a local spay/neuter clinic because they will at least have local staff t help you.
Nov 22, 2025
Vetco is completely amateur and should not be handling dogs, especially bigger breeds like Rottweilers. If you want real professionals who can give vaccines safely and confidently, go to PetWell Clinic in Ahwatukee. They are experienced, reasonably priced, and actually know how to work with dogs of all sizes. Our Rottie was fully muzzled and growling (a completely normal reaction during shots), yet Vetco’s staff seemed intimidated by his size and refused to finish his vaccines, suggesting sedation elsewhere. This is incompetence at its finest. They were polite in conversation, and we were able to book online and were seen quickly, so they earned their one extra star for that but they are not capable of doing their job. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere that knows what they’re doing.
Oct 3, 2025
Dr. Kirk has been absolutely wonderful. Ronald came in with some constipation and she was nothing but kind, sympathetic and understanding about all of my worries. There was another veterinarian who said she came in from another store as well as another vet tech, who I unfortunately didn't get the names of, but who were just as amazing. While we were waiting on Ronald to make some progress in the litter box, there was an emergency pet who came in. It's very clear Dr. Kirk and all who work at this location cares very deeply about the patients and pet parents who come in. They regularly make sure not only the pets are okay, but the humans as well. I am also fairly low income and came in with restrictions around budget, and they did their best to make it as affordable as could be. At the end of the day, supplies and resources (as well as people) need to be compensated for, but I truly feel Ronald and I recieved genuinely amazing treatment here.
May 3, 2024
Rude staff although Vet knew his stuff. Treated like a third class citizen, I will not be back. I understand you are busy and give 4 minutes for each appointment but why schedule like that to be so snappy and short with customers? Ever thought about adding a couple minutes to each appointment to treat people with a little more respect? I don’t care if the vaccines were $1 each, I would never return.
Jul 21, 2021
I took in a 5 week old kitten with diarrhea, they said they only see pets that are over 6 weeks and healthy, they couldn't do anything for me. They only do shots and vaccinations.... Something that would have been nice to know when I scheduled online. The store gets 2 stars for friendly staff, good products, and clean building.
Nov 15, 2023
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