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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 UrgentVet? 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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 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
154 reviews
Hands down one of the most underrated vet clinics in the area. Words can not describe how grateful I am for the vets and staff here. A few months ago my guinea pig was experiencing severe neurological issues. Although them not being an exotic vet , they still treated my baby! A few weeks after however, my pet started to decline. And once again they took her in despite closing and provided euthanasia. Through out the entire process the vet was so so compassionate. And even reached out to other exotic vets for emergency meds. I will continue to recommend this place to everyone!
Oct 27, 2025
My dog had a few accidents in the house over night Saturday into Sunday, was panting hard and super uncomfortable, so rather than wait to see our Vet on Monday, we drove an hour to come here. Best care we’ve had in a long time! The vet was wonderful and explained everything thoroughly before doing anything and the tech came in and gave us prices before any tests were performed. We were at the vet a couple hours, but they had to run urine and blood work, so I’m not even mad. They ended up sending us home with antibiotics. If we ever need a vet in a pinch again we will definitely be visiting them again! Side note: I also called an Emergency Vet in Mokena when i was trying to find somewhere to bring our dog and they were not very friendly or helpful. UrgentVet was polite and helpful both on the phone and in person. They even brought her a bowl of water while we waited for results. Thank you all so very much!
Jul 14, 2025
My little 13 year-old dog was throwing up was not able to get him to the vet in Ottawa for three days. Someone told me about joilet And I’m happy that I went and got my little boy looked at. I can’t remember the vets name. She was so sweet. My dog loved her and when she explained to me everything that was wrong she was very thorough. Plus she just seems like a genuine good person. The only thing I didn’t really like of course was the pricing. I mean $1100 for some blood work And some anti-diarrhea and nausea medicine yikes!! Other than that, I can’t complain my Teddy is doing better and that’s all that matters.
Oct 3, 2025
These drs and techs are the best! They’re super friendly and have taken such good care of my 145 lbs dog twice now in a pinch. The office is always clean and the staff is very accommodating. We will continue to use them, just wish they weren’t an hour away!
Oct 28, 2025
Though it is pricey..as expected.but they worked with me, which was great! The fact that they were open and available when my cat needed urgent help on a holiday was incredible. They are good at explaining everything before they do it, even giving the cost - not making you feel any guilt for the choices of treatment you choose. The process can be a bit time consuming as I am a nurse and have a good understanding of medical things,.but I do understand why they do what they do as not everyone has medical knowledge. But the vet gave a good exam and they presented her findings with the appropriate options. I felt they were very caring and empathetic to my needs with my senior cat becoming ill all of a sudden and the fact that i had to leave my 92 year old mother home alone to go there and they were able to rush the things they could. I appreciated how they handled her and loved on her. I appreciated the call the following day to check on her and the options they gave me. All around a good experience and I am so happy they opened up here and I don't have to go to the one that used to be in Plainfield. The appointments they schedule work very well..beats waiting for hours like we used to. I also caught a glimpse of the room where they euthanize and it looked like they made it a special place if you end up there...not just a cold, bright exam room..which is incredible. I usually have a vet come out to the house when the end comes..and that is the best way to do it, I think. But, if you don't have a choice, as we don't always get that choice, it seems like it would be a fine place to experience the loss. I feel comfortable and a sense of security knowing that they will be there when I need them as I have 2 - 20 year old cats..going on 21...and I know that anything could happen at anytime..like it did. Thank you for everything you did for Savannah and me at our visit.
Sep 4, 2025
Veterinarians in Joliet, Illinois
Animal Medical Clinic
218 S Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60436, USA(815) 741-3111
Banfield Pet Hospital
2775 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA(815) 609-7091
Essington Road Animal Hospital
1914 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA(815) 439-2323
Premier Paws
950 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA(815) 729-1555
SNIP Society
2201 Glenwood Ave #401, Joliet, IL 60435, USA(815) 630-4411
UrgentVet
111 N Larkin Ave Suite F, Joliet, IL 60435, USA(815) 846-4600
VCA Joliet Animal Hospital
220 N Hammes Ave, Joliet, IL 60435, USA(815) 729-0770