South Shore Veterinary Care

4.3 (48 reviews)
330 Ohukai Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at South Shore 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 South Shore 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.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,221
4.9 Embrace 19,969
4.9 Fetch 5,895
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,362
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,182
4.8 Nationwide 25,675
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,323
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,859
4.7 Pumpkin 3,525
4.6 Spot 11,551
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

4.3

48 reviews

EDIT to owners' response: My dog never took antibiotics, so you are clearly trying to cover your tracks. How can you guys keep telling people their dogs' teeth need to be removed without taking ANY IMAGES?! Extremely overpriced compared to other vets on the island. The front desk lady was kind, but Dr. Dressler was very dismissive and said that my dogs teeth needed to be extracted right away due to a bump that suddenly formed on his nose. I asked how he knew, and he said that small dogs just inherently have bad teeth. I asked if he needed to do an X-ray or any tests to make sure, and he said they don't those in his office for the teeth (weird!). The next day after his apt, the bump on my dogs nose went away. I went to my old vet to get a second opinion and they said that the bump was most likely do to a bee sting and that they needed to do an X-ray on his mouth before they can determine if he needs extractions per the other vets recommendation. I got the x-rays done, and what do you know... HIS TEETH WERE IN GREAT CONDITION. I was quoted $1,500 for the extractions, and it would have all been for nothing! Not to mention the pain and stress it would have put my dog in unnecessarily.

Jul 27, 2023

I took my cat here, They have been nothing but so helpful understanding and caring. My cat had a couple of test, treatments done because of her teeth and had an infections. The veterinarian truly cares he even followed up with a call right now to make sure she is moving in the right direction. Highly recommend this vet.

Jun 27, 2023

Love the staff at South Shore. We have found our forever vet for all our pets. We even drive 2.5 hours just to make sure our furbaies have the best care.

May 27, 2018

I was blown away by the kindness of this crew! I always wonder why times like these I’d rather be a dog or cat if I could get that care for myself. My dog needed a health certificate to travel and we updated all his vaccines and paperwork. Everyone took extra time to explain everything too! Boone and I appreciate you so much!!

Apr 1, 2022

This group is fantastic. They are thorough in their treatments while always maintaining always pleasant appearance. I have always been greeted with a smile and a very warm greeting, as were my pets. They are very good about working with you on cost and do everything possible to help you stay within your budget. This is very important to seniors who are on a fixed income. I highly recommend them.

Apr 28, 2017