Island Veterinary Care

4.5 (37 reviews)
830 Coolidge St #1, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Island Veterinary Care

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 Island Veterinary Care? 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,184
4.9 Embrace 19,917
4.9 Fetch 5,715
4.1 Figo 2,854
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,271
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,468
4.8 Nationwide 25,450
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,160
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,815
4.7 Pumpkin 3,413
4.6 Spot 11,370
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

4.5

37 reviews

we are so grateful for Dr. Lau and staff. We called en route to their office after our dog got injured hoping they would be able to treat him right away. They were immediately able to get him in. We were able to avoid the ER, get X-rays and have him examined by a doctor we trust the second we pulled into the parking lot.

Feb 17, 2023

I brought my dog to Island Vet for an updated allergy shot and to check out some spots on his belly, and was then charged hundreds of extra dollars for vaccinations I did not ask for. The receptionist (who spoke to me very rudely) insisted I had asked to update the vaccinations when I booked the appointment, and that the technician had confirmed this with me (which she did not). The vet, Dr. Lau, came out to speak to me, alongside the technician. He was very rude, aggressive, and accusatory in the way he spoke to me. While I understand protecting your employees, he dealt with the situation in an incredibly unprofessional manner, and his aggression made me concerned as he deals with animals for a living. Dr. Lau ended up saying that he wouldn't charge me, "and then we'll be done." The technician returned my dog without saying a word to me. Overall, I was shocked by how unprofessional, unfriendly, and aggressive the staff here was.

Feb 9, 2023

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found this veterinary hospital. My cats have been sneezing for over ten years and not a single veterinarian has ever offered to do diagnostic testing, even when I asked them if we could. Max and Patches were my grandfather's cats, and when he passed away, I took them in. Ten years my grandfather and I tried to help them, ten years we took them in to vet after vet looking for an answer to the sneezing and coughing. We've spent thousands and thousands of dollars looking for an answer, every vet has simply written a prescription for what they thought it might be, no testing, no definitive answer, just a guess. But now I know how to help them. Dr. Bert Lau does things the right way. He doesn't give you a diagnosis without knowing all the information, he does diagnostic testing and finds answers. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to discover after TEN YEARS that my babies have been suffering for no reason other than the ineptitude of other veterinarians. Diagnostics can be expensive, but if you want things done the right way, this is the place. I am so thankful I found Dr. Lau and this veterinary office. I am so happy my kitties will finally be able to breathe easily for the first time in their lives. Thank you Dr. Lau and everyone at Island Veterinary Care, I truly cannot recommend this place enough.

Feb 28, 2019

Great experience. They took really good care of kitten. We adopted him from the humane society and he was a stray so he had a few problems that needed to be addressed. They did a really good job of explaining everything and even clipped his nails for us free of charge. We feel like he is in good care with them.

Sep 30, 2021

This was such a great place,I enjoyed talking with all of them,and they really made my girl Stevie feel at ease and that's not an easy job. Dr. was very kind and friendly ,took time to actually have a discussion with me about my dog,and even had time for a friendly conversation with me that had nothing to do with dog. Very special place. I'd recommend it to everyone !!!

Apr 14, 2022