Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic
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 Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic? 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 | 12,245 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,005 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,982 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,872 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,401 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,529 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,781 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,400 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,882 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,620 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,663 |
| 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
25 reviews
A few years ago this vet was FANTASTIC! I’m not sure when or why things changed & this place became so expensive ($275 annual visit regularly became totals of $750 for a senior dog & $500 for a young dog both under 20 pounds) they saw my senior dog 10/8 on 10/22 I went to ask for medication to help my dog with some of the issues discussed at visit since non medication routes were not working and was told that I would have to pay for my dog to be seen again by a different vet because the one who was treating him on the 8th was on vacation.. so I’m assuming they didn’t take notes on the numerous things they charged me for
Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Allison was wonderful as always. However, the tech, Amanda Bowden, was absolutely HORRID. If you want the best for your beloved pet make sure to request that Amanda Bowden is NOT part of your animal’s care. She was visibly aggravated when our elderly dog (blind and deaf!) was not complying with her restraint. She was overly rough with her and did not care to show ANY bedside manners (rolling eyes, no apologies or any words of encouragement, etc.). In addition, the muzzle she put on was too tight and left marks on our dogs snout. I hope this will be addressed for the sake of future patients.
Aug 7, 2023
Thankfully our fur baby has received great service from here . Our pup has been seen by Dr. Lauren Hurst, Dr. Morgan,& recently by Dr. Jeon . They all were very good and especially took the time to answer any questions or concerns we’ve had for our girl. Also, I’ve never had an issue with getting an appointment. Staff are also helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this clinic.
Sep 28, 2023
My wife and I have gone to Metairie Small Animal Hospital for 30 years. We have had 15 cats over the years and depend on this clinic facility to keep our kids in good health and they do. Although the cost of services, depending on the illness can be costly you get what you pay for, exceptional care and service. Nothing is cheap these days but the love received from your 4 legged kids can't be bought but you can take care of that love through the best available care at Metairie Small Animal Clinic. Doctor Mayer is our primary and we highly recommend him for your 4 legged kids. We just called this morning for an appointment and we were given one for today, that's service~! Purrr-fecto~!
Feb 21, 2018
I had a pet that couldn't urinate and I was frantic, so I grabbed my fur-baby and brought him here. At first, the receptionist gave me these outrages prices (I'm sure it was for "worse case scenario"), and my heart stopped. I was very very VERY low on funds and I didn't know what I was going to do to help my baby. She very kind and suggested that they do an exam first and see what the issue was before proceeding any further. The cost of the exam, although still reasonable, was still out of my price range. She also suggested that once we knew what was wrong, I should take him to a "low cost vet". How nice of her! You don't hear that often coming from a clinic. At this point, I started to cry. I just couldn't let my baby suffer and die! The receptionist was so kind, patient, and worked with me while we figured out the finances. I was so embarrassed that I don't make a lot of money as a Caregiver and that they had to deal with a crying Mommy, but they helped my baby and the vet, himself, Dr. Siggle (?) and his assistant, were so kind and helpful. Yes they aren't "low cost" but they care and that, to me, is worth more than anything I'll have to pay. I will be back here (hopefully not under another emergency) for my pet care. They were amazing and I couldn't thank them enough for all that they did for my baby and me.
Dec 9, 2017