East Brook Animal Hospital

4.8 (475 reviews)
143 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at East Brook 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 East Brook 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,221
4.9 Embrace 19,969
4.9 Fetch 5,895
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,362
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,182
4.8 Nationwide 25,675
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,323
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,859
4.7 Pumpkin 3,525
4.6 Spot 11,551
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

4.8

475 reviews

East Brook is just the best ! It’s a 30min trip for us and well worth it. The staff goes out of their way every time we are there to make sure everything is done for us and always considerate of others. The doctors are 100% professional and kindest ever - and it’s such a relief to have the trust and confidence in them. Highly recommended

Nov 12, 2025

Thank you. For taking such good care of my best friend Miles. Thank you for listening to my concerns and doing a fantastic job! Thank you for not price gouging like so many other vets. You guys are the best!!!

Sep 11, 2025

I am a new client at East Brook and am very happy with my experience so far! We recently moved to the area from out-of-state and our senior dog is in palliative care with advanced lung cancer. We were solely looking for a local vet to call as needed and to help us fill her RXs (she has MANY) but we *really* didn't want to put her through a ton of testing, scans, and invasive diagnostic procedures (we already know what's wrong and are managing treatment.) Many vets are not accepting of records and want to do their own series of diagnostics but Dr. Vitale understood and respected our concerns and our put our dog's well-being and quality of life first. She simply showed us grace and kindness, giving our baby girl lots of love and careful attention and showed us that she is happily willing to help us with her care moving forward without putting her (and us) through unnecessary procedures. We greatly appreciate the dignity and humanity we are experiencing with East Brook thus far and are happy to have found their practice.

Nov 4, 2025

2025 update - After coming to East Brook for a few years, Sugar was diagnosed with cancer on June 6th and we had to say goodbye a little over 2 weeks later. Dr. Bylton was incredibly caring, thoughtful, and took the time by providing me with education about her treatment plan and when it was time to say goodbye. We went to 2 other vets prior to seeing her (due to it being an emergency) and she by far took the time and gave her the best treatment possible. Forever grateful for the care and time they took with me to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I highly recommend East brook! We started taking Cinnamon and Sugar to East brook in September 2023, due to my job offering pet insurance that this vet accepts. Everyone has been very personable, friendly, and informative. Unlike other vets where I've felt guilted me into spending money on expensive procedures or course of medical action, East Brook has been honest and provided the pros and cons to each course of action. The vets explain to you the medical terminology in an easy to understand manner. They were very accommodating and patient with my pup Sugar, who can be fairly timid. Sugar had dental work done, and I was blown away about how thorough they were with aftercare. They checked up on her 2 times after the surgery as well!!! It provided me comfort that she was taken care of so well! Price wise, my last vet was a tiny bit cheaper, but with my vet insurance, it comes out to a cheaper price.

Jul 2, 2025

My dog has had multiple health issues in the past few months and the staff at East Brook Animal Hospital have been amazing in caring for him and our family. They take the time to listen, explain things fully, and answer any questions I have. I am grateful for their expertise, caring, and support.

Oct 12, 2025