Westlake Animal Hospital

4.8 (593 reviews)
39564 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Westlake 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 Westlake 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.

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4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,228
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4.9 Fetch 5,918
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
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3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.9 Pets Best 15,347
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,867
4.7 Pumpkin 3,545
4.6 Spot 11,586
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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

4.8

593 reviews

The staff is very friendly and inviting. We recently switched to Westlake for help with my cats skin condition. Dr Waterman is very thorough and talked us through all of our options. After a recommended diet change and depo shots, my cat started feeling much better. Highly Recommend!

Aug 15, 2023

Exceptionally welcoming and positive experience, from intake through checkout. Since our favorite vet retired, we've been trying-out different places, and I have zero reservations about going back to Westlake. Reception is responsive, efficient, and friendly, the tech and vet immediately connected with me, like we've known each other for years, and walked me through *options,* didn't rush to aggressive treatments -- all were fully discussed with pros/cons -- and fees were very fair. And there is some organizational magic going on in the back. After spending a few moments with the tech to share my concerns/needs for the visit, my big pup happily followed her out of the exam room, and within minutes he came back vaccinated, walked (for urine collection), blood labs taken, toe nails clipped (complimentary), and still happy. I LOVED that. I could say more, but will spare y'all. Bottom line: 10/10 recommend.

Sep 8, 2023

We have been bringing our 2 fur babies to Westlake since they were 10 weeks old. Everyone there is kind, patient and genuinely care about the animals. Shannon, Angel, Jennifer, Dr. Dunn and all the staff truly want you feel your babies are in the best hands. They always follow up after a visit. They send helpful reminder emails when it is time for a vaccination or visit. They always see us quickly if there is an issue and are also willing to talk it out over the phone, if a visit is not necessary. They are wonderful people and we are very happy we chose them to care for our babies.

Aug 26, 2023

Can’t thank them enough for everything they did for us. They didn’t give up on us and made sure my cat was able to deliver last baby without surgery. Thank you again

May 23, 2023

They took me in last minute if I could make it there in a half hour, luckily I was only 20 minutes away and had time to safely make it there. My kitten was having issues with #2 just screaming after going potty. Turns out she was ok and had testing done, shots, deworming, nails trimmed and flea treatment all for under $130 and the staff/Vet was TOP NOTCH and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place. I have been using Tarpon Animal for sometime for my Midnight but they just have not been caring helpful or even knowledgeable anymore and have gone down hill so I will be transferring him to this place from now on. Tarpon Animal would have cost me triple this for kitty (Twister). This place is a god send 100% and I can not Thank the staff enough for helping my little Twister girl out and giving her lots of love. 💕 My New Vets for my fur babies💕 A++++++

Jun 6, 2023