Equine Medical Center of Ocala
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Equine Medical Center of Ocala
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 Equine Medical Center of Ocala? 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
38 reviews
Incredible facility with people who genuinely care about your horse! From the moment we arrived (a three hour drive with sick horse in tow), we were greeted by Dr. Pastis and his professional team of helpers! I finally took a breath, confident that my little horse was getting the very best care possible. They ran every possible test, and Dr. Pastis explained what looked good and why other issues might be of concern. Our horse had a serious case of colic with descended colon. Our local vet had recommended EMCO and I will forever be grateful! We were fortunate, and after a night of careful observation, we got the “surgery not necessary.” Dr. Adam’s and Dr. Spagnol were always patient, kind and explained everything perfectly to the “anxious family.” I would never hesitate recommending this top notch facility. After an extra night of observation, we got to take our boy home and I have no doubt it was due to their expertise!
Feb 9, 2025
I’m not sure where to start with how much I appreciate everyone at this facility and how amazing they are. I brought my horse Isabella in for sand impaction through the ER. The doctors took her in for evaluation immediately, and were very thorough and clear about everything going on with her. I was an emotional wreck and they were very compassionate and understanding. She went to surgery the next day, and the surgery team was amazing in taking great care of her. The front desk was very patient with me through all of my questions and figuring out finances. The facility is absolutely amazing and a well oiled machine. Thank you Dr. Krause, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Welch, Dr. Cullen, Dr. Pastis, Gayla, Rebecca, and anyone involved. Thank you to every doctor, nurse, care taker, front desk personnel, and management involved. I would have not gotten through this without you all and now my girl is on the road to recovery.
Aug 6, 2024
Our first experience with EMCO and our new colt who had choked this weekend. I feel they did a wonderful job and EMCO is incredibly easy to get a hold of and address any concerns I might have had with the process. Which I feel is very rare in any medical field. I definitely trust them for future visits of any of our equine babies. :)
Oct 19, 2020
Very rude person answering the phone, did not have the simplest of information to give me and was not willing to find out for me before I scheduled my appt. Told me in a snide way, "ok, ma'am, I hope you have a GREAT day" rather than trying to retain me as a client by being respectful, helpful and pleasant. Customer service training needed, or just get someone who can talk pleasantly to the public.
Jun 9, 2025
I can't begin to describe my appreciation to the EMCO team for their help with Cookie when the three of us appeared Friday night in dire straits. Cookie had the large intestine compaction and my husband and I had had an emotional overload of bad news about Cookie's future prognosis after his surgery earlier in the day at Ocala Equine Hospital (another fabulous place with a team who did a wonderful job). With the onset of colic, they recommended EMCO where Cookie needed to be transported to immediately. A special thanks to Dr. Carpenter and the techs that night that dealt with the three of us. Besides knowledge and professionalism, I was blown away by the compassion and caring for all of us as she may have saved Cookie's life. Special thanks also to Dr. Henry and Harrison for the daytime care and compassion they showed the three of us also. They were very kind and patient and allowed me a lot of hang-out time with Cookie. I am forever grateful to you all for saving him as I lost my last horse to colic in 2008. Again, thank you for everything.
Nov 21, 2023
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