South Portland Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at South Portland 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 South Portland 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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 16 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,800 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,204 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,947 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,811 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,862 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,318 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 832 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,884 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,582 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,252 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,845 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,475 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,470 |
| 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
123 reviews
After reading the many positive reviews, I made an appt. with this practice. My experience has been so negative that I wonder about all the positive reviews! A vet saw me and my dog for the first visit, and from there on in, a tech took care of us - she told me that the techs even do the cleaning of a dog's teeth. I knew that I would have to find a new vet when my dog had a very serious ear infection with a lot of "gunk" in the ear. When I took my dog in, they took him in the back and then delivered him back to me with an antibiotic and a steroid to take - and they never even cleaned out his ear!! The ear got worse several weeks ago, and I took my dog to the emergency vet in Scar- borough. A vet came out and talked to me ahead of seeing my dog, and then he came out and talked to me after. They cleaned the ear out, and then called me several days later to check on him. I am sorry to say that I would never refer anyone to S. Portland Veterinary Hospital, and I consider myself and my dog lucky that no lasting damage was done from what I consider to be serious maltreatment.
Jul 30, 2024
I cannot write enough good things about our Vet Hospital. They are extremely busy, and sometimes cannot get to the phone right away, but when they do I'm always greeted with kindness. Their Tech have talked to me over the phone countless times about symptoms and are always happy to have me bring the cats in to be seen, even that day. They answer all my silly questions and point me in the right direction. There's never any pressure or judgement. Dr. Allen said we have the most handsome cat in South Portland. Although he probably says that often, it just shows how much they care. My cat Raven even busted out of her carrier once and they had to use medical tape to repair it. Our other cat Gally often throws up, is on a prescription diet and was the runt of the litter so we keep an eye on him and South Portland Vet Hospital on speed dial. In my experience they have responsible pricing and I believe they even have a payment plan. Call today and chat to them, you wont regret it.
Sep 18, 2023
Nice place! We are from out of town and needed a prescription. No other vet would help us out. This place did not have an issue with it. Highly recommended.
Oct 7, 2022
Very competent, helpful and empathetic. Prices were certainly reasonable. I am very pleased with my pets’ new veterinary friends and staff.
May 17, 2024
I was referred to this hospital from a previous client many many years ago and she was picky! Can I just say the doctors are wonderful and so isn't the staff. They are always so nice and take the time to answer questions. They are reasonably priced and they have an easy location. Today the doctor talked to me and my daughter whom I had on speakerphone for 45 minutes! He is very caring and I agreed with everything that he said. He could've just brushed us off especially since our dog is very healthy and looks great, but he really listened to our concerns (mainly my daughter's) and he made her feel much more at ease with her dog. The dog has anxiety and has for years. I really just cannot say enough about what a wonderful visit we had today. And it bares repeating...he really listened and talk with us for 45 minutes!!! The staff (many times I see Amanda) they are just great. I don't think you can have a bad experience there. They are wonderful and caring people! We love our dogs and to have a vet that cares is quite can I say...priceless?! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Aug 28, 2023
Veterinarians in South Portland, Maine
Cape Veterinary Clinic
51 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(207) 799-2188
Dr. Tamara Hunzicker
391 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(207) 799-2188
Island Veterinary Service
Portland -Peaks Island Ferry, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(207) 619-0025
South Portland Veterinary Hospital
177 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(207) 767-7784
Vetco Vaccination Clinic
220 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(207) 772-9119
VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic
50 Market St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA(800) 427-7973