Smith Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Smith Veterinary 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 Smith Veterinary 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
320 reviews
They treat you OK but I'm not happy with the way they handled my pitbulls anal issue. They recommended surgery without even knowing what the problem was/ is and in my opinion just opened my dogs skin and stitched him back up. They wanted an extra 500 to "send it back to the lab"to determine what they even did. I paid 1800 for that for it to start coming back within 2 months. Owning a pet is not cheap and even more so with these crazy prices and no results. Needless to say I'm not going back to this place. Main issue i had they changed the price on my wife like 3 times and somehow was more expensive when I chose not to neuter my dog at 10+years when it was the cheaper price at first. I really didn't care at the time because I just wanted my dog taken care of.
Jan 5, 2026
This veterinary was amazing. I found a pup and Smiths took such good care of her. She is very hand shy. They made her feel as comfortable as possible. They were patient kind and understanding of this poor abused pup Suzy. Thank you for bring so good with Suzy.
Apr 28, 2024
I recently switched veterinary offices as my current vet was unable to assist me with the necessary travel testing needed to take my dogs to Hawaii. I contacted many offices in the AV and finally found Smith Veterinary. My initial contact was with Eric, who is a saint in my opinion! He researched, priced out and scheduled my pups for their FAVN antibody testing. This isn’t just any testing it’s very particular and has quite a few steps & requirements. To top this off I don’t have just one but four dogs! This in itself was quite an undertaking. Upon my appointment arrival I was greeted by Eric and the other front staff who were all pleasant and helpful. My pups then each had their exams with the doctor to ensure they were good for travel and testing. His personal demeanor was so pleasant, friendly and reassuring that this process was indeed something their office is efficient in doing. I can rest easy knowing their travel certificates will go just as smoothly. My only regret is not finding them sooner than I did. I’m truly so thankful to have found this office!
Feb 7, 2024
0 stars. I wasn't going to write a review after our first dog passed away after a visits to Smiths veterinary but after the second one did, I'm definitely writing one. The first one was a pit we paid $700 for her lumps on her ribs to be tested (not even removed or anything) they said they weren't cancerous or dangerous and she was healthy. Not even a month later she passed away in her sleep. Not only that but the receptionist lady took my moms card from the front desk and after this transaction she had two more unknown transactions. Second dog mini schnauzer we took him in for a check up and shots in August said everything was good. Took him to emergency vet a few days ago he had to be put down due to failing kidneys and possible cancer in his lungs. This could have been caught sooner. My question is what they heck are they doing here if they aren't helping or at-least properly diagnosing. I'm not saying save our dogs from dying but DO YOUR JOB AND DIAGNOSE-PROPERLY!!! Especially after paying so much $$$ RIDICULOUS. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone with a fur baby RIP to our babies Dolly and Jack (Jack was only 5 yrs old)
Jan 2, 2024
I have had nothing but a great experience at Smith's since 2019 when I first took my dog Trouble there. The staff and the Doctor go above and beyond to be helpful and kind. I would not want to go to anyone else. They provide care for 3 of my pets. They really seem to care. 🌹😊
Jan 14, 2025
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