Southland Veterinary Hospital

4.4 (51 reviews)
300 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Southland Veterinary 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 Southland Veterinary 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,239
4.9 Embrace 19,987
4.9 Fetch 5,940
4.1 Figo 2,870
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,382
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,354
4.8 Nationwide 25,736
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,366
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,873
4.7 Pumpkin 3,564
4.6 Spot 11,610
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

4.4

51 reviews

Tom

Tom

Had only been there for annual checkups for my Cat until last week. When my Cat stopped eating and drinking for a few days they got me right in for an examination. Highly knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Can’t ask for anything more.

Aug 4, 2024

The Southland Vet Clinic staff and Dr. Hardigree have cared for my cats for over twenty years. Their love and compassion for animals is evident in everything they do. One of my cats, who has since passed on, was a wonderfully sweet animal when she was at home, but turned into "a puma with a bad attitude" whenever she visited the vet. Even with her, they were patient, understanding and kind.

May 14, 2018

We credit the compassionate professional partnership of Dr. Millie Hardigree and her caring Staff with helping us provide our gentle dog Hank a loving, high quality of life up to the very moment he passed last month, just 19 days shy of his 13th birthday. Our countless open conversations together, in person and on the phone, helping us to steer his care through changing needs, and the warm space provided to us to talk and ask questions along the way, made that possible. At the end of his life, and throughout those hardest of moments, Dr. Hardigree and Staff extended the very same compassion to us as to Hank, as we began experiencing the grief of his passing. I cannot emphasize enough the positive experience we had over time with Southland Veterinary Hospital, and specifically with Dr. Hardigree and Staff. We are deeply grateful for their expertise and humane care, for their sensitivity to Hank’s needs and experiences, and our own.

Apr 1, 2024

My cat had a wound on his scruff randomly, then he decided to scratch at it until he bled! The staff at Southland Vet helped him out. My cat would prove to be extra pesky and found new ways to dig at his wound. I was very stressed out because I was being diagnosed with blood cancer and I had to get blood transfusions for myself in order to survive. I had no money to take him back to the vet because despite having a very serious disease, my disability was cancelled. I got a care credit card so I took him in ASAP and they put him in the cutest thunder jacket to prevent him from reaching his wound. They gave him meds and cleaned him up. When it came time to pay the bill, someone had already paid it for me and I still can't figure out who paid it! I can only assume someone with Southland Vet paid it, knowing my situation and knowing I was very scared that I would have to surrender my cat because I wasn't able to afford his care. Whoever paid my bill--I wish there were more people like you in the world because I thought I was going to have to surrender my baby and it was tearing me apart. My cat is happy again, and he's all healed up. The best part is that he loves wearing the thunder jacket and it has eased his anxiety. He was hiding all the time but now he's back on my lap. Thank you.

Feb 4, 2023

I have always taken my dogs to Southland and will not go anywhere else. The staff is friendly and compassionate, and the doctors explain everything clearly and kindly. Wait times are always short and emergencies are handled immediately. My dog died unexpectedly two weeks ago, and the doctor and staff were incredibly patient and caring with me, my husband, and my pup. I recommend Southland Vet to everyone I know, and I’ve always heard great responses and thanks for the recommendation.

Aug 30, 2021