The Animal Hospital & Pet Resort at Southwood

4.6 (342 reviews)
2528 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at The Animal Hospital & Pet Resort at Southwood

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 The Animal Hospital & Pet Resort at Southwood? 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.

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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.

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4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,230
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,921
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,375
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,266
4.8 Nationwide 25,712
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,353
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,868
4.7 Pumpkin 3,551
4.6 Spot 11,597
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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

4.6

342 reviews

The Animal Hospital at Southwood is the absolute best. The most amazing and compassionate staff (receptionists, vet techs, and veterinarians). My 2 dogs see Dr. Smith and my cat sees Dr. Brown and I am always so happy to talk to them at our appointments because they are so sweet and informative. You can tell they truly care about your babies. But, the awesomeness of this place doesn’t stop with the veterinarian services- they have an amazing pet resort too! I’m always comforted leaving my babies here because I know they will be taken care. We get pictures of them during play time and they come home all smiles with a little report card! Unfortunately, my family is moving to Texas and the saddest part about our move is that we won’t be a part of the Southwood family anymore and will have to find a new clinic, which will be hard as Southwood has set the standard very high! If you’re looking for a new vet, please stop right now and call Southwood! You will not be disappointed by these amazing people.

Mar 23, 2022

Wonderful care when you can afford to be seen. Both of our babies have been patients there since babies. Yearly visits, vaccinations and spayed and neutered. Our Golden loves dirt, water, and rolling in grass- which at times causes ear infections. He has had them in the past and was seen, given antibiotic and advised us to clean ears weekly. I called today because he is again shaking his head frequently the past two days and been outside more. I explained due to financial hardship caused by medical treatments for me, I did not have the $75 office visit, plus cost for test and medication and asked his vet to please just prescribe an antibiotic for his ear infection so that he doesn’t have to suffer. She just nonchalantly said no visit no meds. Thank you so much for caring about our fur babies. Understand totally about not prescribing without seeing them— but what about billing a patient who has been loyal for 4 years and never asked to be billed or having the baby see the tech instead of a full office visit which costs almost 100$ whereas tech visit only charges for service rendered? Tech takes the sample anyway. You are just making excuses as to why you couldn’t just issue an antibiotic — what about offering other ways to help??? If as you indicate that you truly care— something else could have been done. We will not be back! And, I now have 2 other friends who will not go back— because of your “ not our problem” attitude on the phone.

Jul 11, 2023

The Pet Resort at Southwood is the only place we feel comfortable leaving our fur babies. Kim is so patient with our highly reactive girls. It doesn't take them long to remember how much they love her! We are lucky to have a place in town that gives us some piece of mind when they cannot travel with us. We are so grateful for the updates and pics during their stay.

Jun 6, 2022

Such a great place for your dogs. Every time we take our dogs here they are excited to go. They also include a bath, dog cologne, and nail trim if you stay over a certain amount of days. This was our dogs' 3rd time staying and it was for 10 days. They send you the best pictures of the dogs too! For added convenience the doctor saw them for their annual check up during their stay!

Aug 9, 2021

I have always had pets and have done extensive rescue volunteering. In all these years, I've never had a bad vet per se but none could compare to The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort! The vets are top notch, the staff is wonderful, and they always make me feel that my Ellie is so important. Recently boarded Ellie in the resort and she loved it! It was nice to take a quick vacation and not worry about Ellie's care. They even sent photos! I've added my very favorite here. My corgi, Gruffydd lives them too!

Feb 25, 2022