Pet Hospital-Hilo Clinic
4 (105) 667 Kanoelehua Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pet Hospital-Hilo Clinic
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
The Staff is wonderful. My cat is improving everyday. They took us in an emergency and I can only say how grateful we are to have our kitty and to have such a great Vet in town.
posted: 10/08/2022
With Dr nakakura 8.yrs ges wonderful. But incidents 27th 2 staff members the girl who talks like a cartoon. And anither .chubby with shirt hair pulled all my dogs out .vet good staff ?needs.needs to be retrained for customer service class and .
posted: 12/22/2022
Busy, but who isn't these days? They put down my parent's dog recently; everyone was so incredibly kind and thoughtful, and made that experience as peaceful and pain-free as possible. I cannot thank Dr. Alan and the staff enough for taking care of Bear and my parents during that difficult time.
posted: 03/05/2022
never take any animals here!! our lab had surgery here and five days later she had showed signs something was wrong. she was panting excessively, kept trying to do downward dog pose, couldn't lay still for long and had rash, next day we took her back there and the doctor said everything was fine. 2 am the next morning she was screaming in agony actually screaming. 5:30 am she passed away.
posted: 06/21/2022
My 7 year old dog was having problems walking as well as suffering skin problems. My previous vet of 15 years, Dr. Castro, retired, and I was referred to the Pet Hospital-Hilo and Dr. Nagakura. I checked online and saw all the 5-star reviews, so that made me happy. Before intake and after my describing my dog’s problems, one of staff informed me of the probable costs involved. After I went home to await the results, Dr. Nagakura telephoned me to tell me what he had found. He began the conversation by thanking me for almost a full minute for raising such a wonderful dog. He and the staff fell in love with my sweet, calm, eager-to-please big affectionate dog, but the idea that I would be credited for raising him so well was a total surprise and really made my day. When I picked him up Nicky explained thoroughly my dog’s complicated regimen of medications, answered my questions, and urged me to call f I had any problems or concerns. Thank you Dr. Nagakura and Staff!
posted: 02/01/2022
Veterinarians in Hilo, Hawaii
All Pets Mobile Vet Clinic
7 Kukila St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 935-3400
Aloha Veterinary Center
819 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 935-7387
Big Island Mobile Veterinary Care
399 Hualani St suite 16 b, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 731-4027
Good Karma Spay and Neuter Clinic
399 Hualani St #14A, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 657-4663
Hilo Veterinary Clinic
585 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 961-3486
Horvath Agnes DVM
111 Puainako St # 108, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 929-8231
Imaino Lei DVM
550 Lama St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 731-6350
Island Veterinary Center, LLC
550 Lama St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA(808) 731-6350