University Vet Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at University Vet 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 University Vet 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
311 reviews
Five Stars! From the moment you walk in the door. The staff is warm, welcoming and professional. Dr. Shaffer is the best. She brings years of experience, listens attentively, is caring with our kitties. We couldn't be happier to have University Pet Hospital on our team.
Aug 26, 2023
I've taken 2 dogs to the Vets at University Vet Hospital. Both Doxies. Both old. The first had kidney failure and passed a couple months later, but had excellent care without excessive gouging for more tests and treatment when we knew there was nothing that could be done. The second had a number of issues, ingrown nail, eye irritation and impacted anal glands, and the treatment suggestions were common sense and inexpensive. I'm grateful to have caring people to take care of my best friends, who put their care ahead of profits.
Aug 26, 2023
Waited for an hour to be seen by the vet even after making an appointment. My dog has been there before and was panting the entire time we were waiting. After patiently asking for an hour, I checked with receptionist just to see how long I need to wait more as I had plans after. They say the doctor will not provide estimate. I asked receptionist to check again because I felt like that's the least she could do when a client waited for an hour after making an appointment. The doctor refused to provide estimated time again. I understand unusual circumstances happen especially when it comes to health care related jobs. Least the doc could do was to be professional, care to think of patient and a little apologetic which she showed none. Will not return and won't recommend to anyone.
Jul 9, 2023
Recommend finding for an another hospital. The doctors are nice, however the front desk gives you the worst experience. They just call you before 20 minutes of the appointment that we should reschedule it while we are on the 40 minutes way to the hospital. While just simply taking the cats out of the house is stressful for them. I don’t want anyone else to have such experience and highly recommend searching for others.
May 25, 2023
I was very please with the staff . The care for and about "Bubbles" wonderful Oh by the way GrandSon and I was also treated quite well also. The hostipal itself was a lovey place to wait We thank you very each and every one of you
Jul 28, 2023
Veterinarians in Berkeley, California
Berkeley Animal Hospital
2709 San Pablo Ave Suite A, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA(510) 455-2226
Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
2126 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA(510) 848-5041
Campus Veterinary Clinic
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA(510) 549-1252
Modern Animal
760 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA(866) 505-8755
PETS Referral Center
1048 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA(510) 548-6684
Spay the Bay
2700 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA(510) 845-7735 ext. 203
University Vet Hospital
2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA(510) 841-4412