Pawspital Animal Hospital

4.7 (14 reviews)
5197 N Cortona Way, Meridian, ID 83646, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 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 Pawspital 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 Pawspital 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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Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,182
4.9 Embrace 19,912
4.9 Fetch 5,705
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,267
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,402
4.8 Nationwide 25,439
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,139
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,814
4.7 Pumpkin 3,403
4.6 Spot 11,359
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

4.7

14 reviews

We had our 1st visit with Dr. Smith and Tech Hannah today. Dr. Smith was great with our pups even sitting on the floor with them. He was very thorough and listened to all of our concerns, giving us several options to best help our fur babies. Tech Hannah was very knowledgeable and was also very kind and gentle with our 2 boys. Most importantly, the visit was extremely stress free for our dogs. Thanks so much Dr. Smith and Tech Hannah.

Jul 1, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had been looking for a new vet and I recently took my mini Dachshund to Pawspital Animal Hospital for our 1st vet visit, and I couldn't be more impressed. Dr. Smith was exceptional—thorough, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The clinic was clean, and the staff were welcoming and professional. Dr. Smith took the time to explain everything and made sure all my questions were answered. I felt confident if I had to leave my doggies, they would be in great hands. Highly recommend Pawspital Animal Hospital! ---

Jul 20, 2024

On a recent trip to Boise Idaho my dog was not feeling well the next day. Of course I panicked. My daughter made a call and Dr. Smith said “bring her in”. He met us at the door and immediately took her and examined her. My dog felt comfortable with Dr. Smith. I loved how he was on the floor with her, assuring her that she was going to be OK. His whole attention was on my dog. He prescribed her some Medication and by that afternoon, my dog felt better. Thank you to Dr. Smith and his staff. I will continue to take my dog to Dr. Smith when visiting my family in Idaho. Him and his staff are the best thank you Pawspital Animal Hospital.🏥

Jul 18, 2024

Love the Pawspital! Brought my rabbit to Dr. Smith and couldn’t be happier. As any experienced rabbit owner knows, bunny health can take a turn fast and then it’s critical to get great care fast. I was able to get a same day appointment and when I arrived I found the staff very professional and caring. Dr. Smith clearly cared for my rabbit like he was his own, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his knowledge and expertise. In particular, he was able to help me sort through a lot of misinformation from well-intentioned rabbit owners who were trying to give me advice. I’m so glad to have a great rabbit vet locally now, and will certainly be back! Thanks Dr. Smith and team!

Jul 19, 2024

Customer for life! We used to take our St Bernard/Poodle (Noodle) to Banfield but they were so expensive and I hated how I was expected to drop him off at the front desk and come back later to pick him up, that’s got to be so scary being taken away from the only people you know and passed around and put into a cage. They labeled him as aggressive and told us that he needed to be picked up without having anything done because he was barking at their staff. We had to reschedule our appointment and sedate him hours ahead of time and they muzzled him as soon as we arrived the next time. Enter Dr Smith…I love how friendly his staff is (hi Morgan!) and that instead of having a fixed table in the room he got down on the floor and played with him. Noodle picked up on the friendly vibes and was 💯 cooperative even when he got shots. Dr. Smith performed a gastropexy and neuter on Noodle and while he was operating he said he could feel a small ball in his stomach so he called us and got permission to get creative with the surgery and remove it at the same time, possibly saving Noodle’s life. He clearly goes over and above the call of duty and genuinely cares about the animals he is entrusted with. We will never go anywhere else and you shouldn’t either! ❤️🐶❤️

Jul 14, 2024