Animal Hospital At The Shores
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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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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71 reviews
Absolutely love this place. We have gone through many vets and have been searching for the perfect fit and finally found Animal Hospital at the Shores. They not only provide the best service and care for your pets, also are very compassionate and empathic towards the pets parents. I highly recommend this place. Very cleanly and smells amazing! We will be coming here for all of our five pets including our bearded dragon from here on out! Thank you again for getting us in today and for all you do.
Sep 28, 2023
My 16 year old kitty was at end of life and did not have a regular vet. I walked in to this vet to inquire about care and they agreed to see him the next day. The staff at the desk were so kind and caring. When I came back for the procedure I was so anxious and afraid and they were just great. Dr. Auge was beyond kind and guided me through this difficult process quickly and with utmost skill. It was painless and easy for my kitty. He got a whole handful of delicious treats while she worked with him. I can’t even say how grateful I am for the help they gave me during this difficult time.
Jun 24, 2023
Every pet owner should visit AHATS!! Our Mini-Australian Labradoodle, Rosie, absolutely LOVES everyone here. Rosie had visits with Dr. Behrens & Dr. Douglas and both doctors are wonderful. Not only are the doctors wonderful, the entire staff is amazing! Every person that we’ve encountered at AHATS is sweet, helpful, knowledgeable, and truly wants the very best for Rosie. We appreciate everyone here! We live 30 minutes away from the office and I would drive here even if we lived 2 hours away. Because of their amazing doctors & staff, we will never go anywhere else!!
Aug 28, 2023
AHATS is amazing! My fur babies have been seeing Dr. Behrens for many many years. Started with a dog I had, now my two cats who are 17 and another dog who is now 5. All my babies love Dr. Behrens. So much so that my first dog who had very bad arthritis in her later years and had a hard time walking. She would get out of the car at the vet office and walk in there like there was nothing wrong and she wasn’t in pain. One of my cats who I have to wrap up and hold tightly to cut his nails sat in the Buddha position and stuck out his paws for Dr. Behrens to cut his nails. Luckily my partner at the time was we me to witness this otherwise no one would’ve believed me. All the doctors and staff are so friendly and just make me feel more relaxed especially if I have to go in for not just a yearly visit. I wouldn’t bring my babies anywhere else. If you’re looking for a new vet or this is your first fur baby I highly recommend AHATS.
Aug 15, 2023
I love AHATS! The doctors are all wonderful and eager to answer my loads of questions. They explain their thoughts and reasoning so I'm never left in the dark. I initially found AHATS for integrated care when my first dog was diagnosed with cancer, it's a bit of a drive from where I live but the quality of personalized service is unmatched. I no longer need the cancer care for my three dogs, but I can't see myself going anywhere else.
Jun 13, 2023