Family Animal Hospital

4.8 (178 reviews)
13141 Kings Lake Dr, Gibsonton, FL 33534, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Family 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.

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Looking for information about Family 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.

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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

178 reviews

I can not say enough good things about this amazing animal hospital! We have 2 cats ( well one just passed away 😢) and a dog . The doctors are so nice and knowledgeable! We had lots of problems with our little Bengal cat and doctor Anna spent so much time trying to help him , he had an amazing support from all the nurses ♥️ Even on his very last day we were surrounded by all the love , they made hard day for us little bit easier 😢 After every appointment they call and ask how our babies are doing ! We will never trust any other place with our babies! Thank you so much we love you !

Sep 9, 2023

We love Family Animal Hospital! We got our first pup Rosie in October of 2022, and have brought her here since then. The staff is so quick to answer our questions, provide excellent care to Rosie, and are able to see her quickly when we need to. And happily help deal with her excited golden retriever puppy craziness! I’m always able to email or call with any questions in between visits too. They’re the best!

Feb 6, 2023

Our experience at this vet after several years of going here was unfortunate. My two pets have gone here since they were babies. Von (dog) is 4 years and Sam (cat) is 3 years. We scheduled Von's first teeth cleaning on a Thursday (verbal confirmation), but the vet actually scheduled it in their system on a Tuesday. Much to our surprise, we get a call on Tuesday asking about Von's arrival, whereupon we learned that it was actually scheduled for that day (not Thursday) and the procedure was going to cost between $550 and $1,000, and it was considered a surgical procedure ... we had no idea. The vet stated that they sent an email, but we didn't know it was coming because the lady that made the appointment stated that we could fill the paperwork out on the day of arrival, so we didn't see the email until we were told about it on Tuesday. Of course, we had to cancel because we were already at work. Fast fwd a few weeks ... I try to schedule Sam's annual visit, and the vet wanted me to prepay because we cancelled Von's teeth cleaning "last minute," and they had no problem telling me to go to a different vet if I didn't agree to do so. Wow, this was not how I expected to be treated! When they missed our dog's annual visit in May this year (they weren't able to provide an explanation for how this happened), we accepted it as a mistake and moved on, but with this clear misunderstanding, this "family" vet was quick to tell us to find another vet? Seriously? Although this vet has always been nice to us in person and seemed to care about our pets, this business was pretty nasty to us during this experience. Based on email correspondence from the vet, it felt like they did not care about what happened or to find a solution. Instead, the vet appeared reactive, insinuated that we were lying, and seemed happy to discard our family from her practice. This made me realize that this vet is less concerned about the relationship and more concerned about money. You won't see this side of this practice until you have a disagreement or misunderstanding, but the experience was definitely an interesting one ... one that you won't experience with most professional businesses!

Oct 17, 2023

Doctor Anna and staff are great. We wouldn’t trust our fur babies to anyone else.

Oct 20, 2023

They love animals AND the owners. Everyone there is SO very nice and caring.

May 18, 2023