Animal Emergency Hospital Palm Coast

3.9 (11)
111 Flagler Plaza Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

How to Save Money at Animal Emergency Hospital Palm Coast

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 894
4.5 ASPCA 12,057
4.9 Embrace 20,305
4.9 Fetch 27,409
4.1 Figo 2,786
4.5 Hartville 177
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,736
4.8 Lemonade 815
4.6 ManyPets 2,428
4.6 MetLife 5,637
4.8 Nationwide 21,417
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.4 PetPartners 117
4.3 Pets Best 14,113
4.7 Pumpkin 2,549
4.6 Spot 9,855
4.8 Trupanion 62,914
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,445

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Rodney Ricks

Please be cautious before bringing your pets here. I took one of my lethargic puppies in after calling several other places—unfortunately, they were the only clinic open on Sunday. Despite reading concerning reviews, I felt I had no choice. As others mentioned, I was charged $105 for the exam. After that, I was quoted nearly $2,000 to “stabilize” my puppy, without any clear diagnosis, prognosis, or breakdown of what the costs included. When I said I couldn’t afford it, sadly, the only option offered was euthanasia. Two days after my visit, animal control came to my home for a wellness check. After inspecting all of my dogs and puppies, they confirmed that every animal was healthy, well-cared for, and clearly loved. The officer even mentioned that I would’ve been better off going to a different clinic, like the one in Ormond, where my puppy may have had a better chance at an affordable price. They also warned that this place is known for overcharging and taking advantage of pet owners during vulnerable moments.

posted: 05/22/2025

Gaylee Tillotson

I'm grateful they were available to treat my beautiful kitty pumpkin and also give the necessary meds she needs to heal! Compassionate and caring staff! Thank you!

posted: 04/13/2025

Steven Vadala

absolute complete scam. These companies is not interested in taking care of pets. They are interested in maximizing the amount of money that comes out of your wallet. I had a dog with a simple cut in it from her sister that has happened two other times and my vet has put two staples in it and sent me on my way. This company wanted to charge me $2000 to sedate the dog put a drain in stitch it and your blood work keep in mind. The dog has just had blood work done complete rip off and they even allowed my dog to leave with a cut in its side tell me this is the kind of people you want working on your animal. and charged me $100 to do nothing, which will be contested with my bank

posted: 04/17/2025

Natalie Thompson

The entire team was remarkable! They were all so caring and patient. Dr. Carver went above and beyond to say the least and Dr. Van Nieuwal was amazing with getting KitKat right into surgery. I utilized the mobile unit in Palm Coast to confirm what was needed then we took Kit Kat to the Ormond location for surgery. The amount of love and care each employee showed makes all the difference! Now KItKat can get on his new diet and have a long healthy life! Thank you all!

posted: 05/05/2025

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Charged us 105$ just to see my cat and did not even tell us any diagnosis or help at all. automatically said that it would could 2000$ to put him under anesthesia and do bloodwork or 5000$ to send him to another vet for 3-5 days. Complete rip off and just not worth bringing your pet here.

posted: 05/16/2025