Animal Urgent Care
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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 Urgent Care? 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 | 12,228 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,918 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,234 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,705 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,347 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,867 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,545 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,586 |
| 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
148 reviews
I came in last night with my beloved baby boy, Robin for an abcess he grew after a neuter. To say I was worried and anxious is an understatement. The receptionist met us at the door and immediately made us feel like a priority, cared for, and heard. My Robin was taken back to be seen right away, and treated within the hour by the most compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable vet. She made me feel heard, and safe all while treating Robin with kindness and respect. I’m so thankful for the hard work and compassion the team showed. Really proves these guys are in the right profession. Thank you all who took care of my buddy last night. You’re all so appreciated for the hard work you do!
Feb 25, 2023
2 stars, because our visit with Dr. DiLorenzo and staff was very pleasant and I feel he did everything based on the information we provided. -3 stars because our visit with Dr. Kim the following day was absolutely horrible. After initial antibiotic treatment we came back because our pet did not improve at all and my gut feeling told me something else was very wrong. Dr. Kim shamed me for not administering the pain medication to our pet, even though the day prior I was told to cut back in case the pet was too sedated to eat. I quote “of course she’s feeling bad, she’s been without pain medication for 11 hours”, “I can hospitalize her if you’d like”. If I’d like? How about more recommendations? Additional tests? Thank you Dr. Kim, but we know when we’re not welcome. We took our pet elsewhere to get hospitalized and do additional tests, as they immediately noticed the enlarged kidney. Maybe Dr. Kim would have noticed it if she touched our beloved cat, and not just listened to her heart via stethoscope. I don’t know if our pet will make it, but returning to this place ever, would mean wasting precious time with Dr. Kim and her insensitive approach to concerned clients. Sorry to the rest of the staff that have been nothing but lovely.
May 4, 2023
On July 17 we brought are fur baby in because we knew something was wrong with our fur baby the doctors and staff was amazing. They did test and ultrasound and the found object in intestines. The doctors save our fur baby. He did surgery and remove a small rock from our fur baby intestines. Thank you so much for helping our fur baby. The doctors and staff our amazing. Thank you 🥰
Jul 18, 2023
Absolutely amazing people there. They took a really good care for my puppy and me also!! Fernie is ok now after that foxtale was taken out.
Jun 4, 2023
Wonderful Urgent Care! They treated my boy Frankie that has asthma and they were so kind and gentle with him. I was updated while he was in the back with the Vet. That really made me feel good about being here. I honestly wish this was my primary Veterinarian. Thank you Animal Urgent Care for treating my Frankie as if he was yours! 🐾
May 9, 2023
Veterinarians in Escondido, California
A Clinic For Pets
1014 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, USA(760) 432-0400
Animal Urgent Care
2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, USA(760) 738-9600
Banfield Pet Hospital
700 N Centre City Pkwy Ste 103, Escondido, CA 92025, USA(760) 233-5726
Companion Animal Health & Rehabilitation Center
320 E 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA(760) 743-2751
El Norte Veterinary Clinic
1014 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, USA(760) 432-0400
Escondido Hills Animal Hospital
555 W Country Club Ln # G, Escondido, CA 92026, USA(760) 746-3647
Harter Veterinary Medical Center
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA(760) 291-5400
Lindbeck Rick DVM: North Escondido Animal Hospital
306 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, USA(760) 741-8387