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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 SmartVet? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
251 reviews
I spoke with Aaron about a difficult decision regarding end of life for my beautiful princess. He was so genuine, caring, helpful and understanding. I'm a disabled USMC Vet with hearing complications. Aaron worked with me patiently. Answered all my questions & provided a $ quote for them to come to my home. His professionalism and representation of this particular Vet service was outstanding. I'm walking the difficult road of losing a benevolent, altruistic companion & they are genuinely helping. God bless U & thank U. Semper Fi
Feb 4, 2025
Smart Vet is probably the best veterinarian experiences I've ever had! This was my second time going. The first time was wonderful and for my little boy Comso. From the first call with Emily on the phone making his appointment to meeting with Dr. Adkins everything went so smoothly and wonderfully. I can truly tell they care and that means so much to me with Cosmo being 14 1/2 years old! This second time we were now doing dental care. He needed his dental cleaning and expected extractions, but what was unexpected for them was a small mass on his eye lid. They handled it so well! The nurse Anna (sorry if I got her name wrong) was so incredibly attentive and nice during checkin and informed me that Dr. Adkins would take a look and reach out during surgery and that's exactly what she did. We briefly went over everything that was happening and her opinion of the best way to proceed with my little old man and I felt confident in trusting her and I'm so glad I did!!! They ended up having the time to remove the small mass and do as much dental work that they could safely do all in one round of anesthesia, which I truly appreciate! With how old he is, I was very nervous of everything, but they have exceeded my expectations with his care. By this next morning he already is acting like his old self despite the cone on his head. Then, as I was laying there worried about him I got a call from Smart Vet checking in on him! Emily, the receptionist was truly amazing and even remembered us from weeks prior which was so wonderful! I was able to ask questions and she put my mind at ease. Additionally, she made sure that she set up for a follow-up call again tomorrow morning so I wouldn't have to worry if he was in pain again. Thank you Smart Vet. I truly appreciate all the help you given us! Cosmo is doing great and I just truly appreciate having such a loving vet for him to visit.
Jan 23, 2025
I just lost my oldest boy of 14 1/2 years on 12-23-24. All of their staff have been very supportive during our journey with his cancer, as well as being respectful of all of my decisions that came along with that diagnosis. I received a lovely card signed by many of them after his passing. They care for their patients like they are their own pets. I have recommended SmartVet to both family & friends.
Jan 2, 2025
I am so thankful for SmartVet. The staff was so compassionate during one of the hardest times of my life. Genuinely grateful for them and the way they were there for my family and I. I lost it when I got a card in the mail and it was signed with a super sweet note from each staff member involved. Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart.
Apr 11, 2025
Really good office with everything you need. Recently, Aaron, Dr. Tabor and her vet tech assistant helped us w USDA certificate submission for our travel. They are efficient & high tech. Aaron texted us back & forth to identify our exact documentation needs, Dr. Tabor went into the USDA system to fix the form errors and texted me about the USDA approval. The most efficient & high-tech vet office I have worked with.
Dec 16, 2024
Veterinarians in Normal, Illinois
Brunswick Animal Hospital
401 N Kays Dr, Normal, IL 61761, USA(309) 454-2458
Kruger Animal Hospital
1824 Hovey Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA(309) 452-5111
Prairie Oak Veterinary Center
207B Landmark Dr, Normal, IL 61761, USA(309) 454-8606
SmartVet
1537 Fort Jesse Rd, Normal, IL 61761, USA(309) 830-6454
Town & Country Animal Hospital
901 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761, USA(309) 452-1717