Associated Veterinary Specialists
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Associated Veterinary Specialists
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 Associated Veterinary Specialists? 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 | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 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
815 reviews
My vet recommended AVS after my cat was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism for the radioiodine treatment. Dr. Loyd and her staff were kind, straightforward, and answered all of my questions. Tech Janet was whom I spoke with at the consultation and during my cat's stay at AVS and she is a true gem! My cat is weary of anyone outside of our household and they were so kind and accommodating to him and providing me updates throughout his time there. It made me feel reassured that not only he was getting the treatment but also by people who truly care. Over a month post-procedure and my lil' buddies levels show that he no longer has Hyperthyroidism! Beyond grateful to the AVS team and that we have a facility in St. Louis that provides this treatment.
Apr 15, 2024
This place saved my pups life, words cat express how grateful and thankful I am for them, my dog wasn’t feeling to well and I called his vet but they wasn’t open do to an ice storm so they recommend this place on here answering machine. I called and was abled to be seen within the next 30 mins. What I thought was something as small as an upset Stomach turned out to be an emergency surgery needed. I really wasn’t prepared for that news but had to get with it for the sake of my baby boy. They kept me updated on him and made sure they didn’t send him home until he ate something. I want to thank Dr. Henson for performing his surgery and taking extra care of my baby. He was very informative and overall a great doctor. You can tell he loves animals. Dr Loder for answering all my questions I had while bricks was there, and all the vet tech & nurses who took great care of my baby boy. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! He’s currently resting right now, and is happy to be home. Next up is the road to recovery!!
Jan 25, 2024
I can't express how happy we are with how they treated our dog, Copper. Our general Vet recommended them to us when he came down with a serious case of pneumonia. After the first round of antibiotics from our vet didn't work, he was very weak, wouldn't eat, and we were terrified he wouldn't make it through the next day. Copper had to be placed on oxygen and was at AVS without us for 7 days, and had to be transferred to an animal hospital during the weekend then returned here Monday. Now Copper is back home with us, still on oxygen, but getting better every day. AVS took every phone call, let us go back and visit him in the ICU every day he was there and answered every 100 questions and concerns we had. I would just like to thank Dr Lloyd, the other vets, nurses and techs that worked with us and helped get Copper home.
Oct 28, 2023
I don't really do reviews, especially one where I have to talk about putting my baby to sleep... but the crew there made me feel so much love and comfort about the decision I had to make. It was the hardest thing I had to do and I'll miss him every single day... I still feel guilty about it and haven't forgiven myself, but everyone here was so caring and understanding and very honest with me and thats something I can appreciate. You guys are an amazing team, but I hope I don't have to come back here again 😢 RIP Odin, my adventurous, loving, funny, protective, handsome and very talkative baby boy 😊, mommy & daddy loves you forever & always 🖤🤍 08/2020-12/2023
Mar 17, 2024
I cannot say enough about how wonderful the team at AVS is. My 11 week old German Shepherd swallowed a landscaping rock unbeknownst to me. I brought Blue in to our primary veterinarian where radiographs were taken to confirm the foreign body. My primary veterinarian contacted AVS for specialty care. They were able to fit me in within 30 minutes of the consult with my veterinarian. Upon arrival they quickly obtained vitals and examined Blue. They performed an abdominal ultrasound to confirm the location of the foreign object and then proceeded with endoscopy to retrieve the item. Blue was lucky to be able to avoid a laparotomy. The staff was very compassionate and knowledgable regarding Blue's care and I am so thankful for them.
Nov 3, 2023