Animal Clinic of Columbus
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Clinic of Columbus
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 Animal Clinic of Columbus? 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 | 12,232 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,979 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,924 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,290 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,718 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,355 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,556 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,604 |
| 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
45 reviews
10 years and hundreds of dogs together. Never have I had a bad experience. The staff is amazing and Dr Blanton will have my vote until my last breath. Through years of personal pets and rescues, we have rejoiced and celebrated a saved pup. We have also hit our knees and cried together for each and every one too far gone to bring back. Compassion is key in this office, and I will forever be grateful for the experiences they've provided.
Aug 2, 2023
This is hands down the best Veterinarian's office in the area! I am new to the area and my dog was attacked by another dog! I was nervous about who to go to for his follow up care until I went to the first visit with Dr. Blanton and her wonderful staff! I was blown away by how much care and love they showed and continue to show to my Jake. They are extremely helpful and just a joy to deal with! We will never trust anyone other then them with our fur babies! Highly recommended!!
Apr 20, 2023
I can't thank the staff enough for being so flexible with my fear-reactive dog. They listened to my instructions for handling Jack so he remains calm. Dr. McBride was absolutely fantastic! He came out after seeing my dog Jack and gave me a detailed report of what was done and how my boy did. I am very pleased with every aspect of this clinic.
Oct 10, 2022
Really patient with me and my pack. They were very kind to my Boyz. I have 1 that is very vocal (whining and talking) when stressed.I was impressed on how gentle they were. I also really liked the pictures that came with their records so you could see quickly who got on their shots. Was just passing thru, I had a 2 week stay at a local campground, being a full time rv'er it can sometimes be a little difficult to get vet appointment but they got us in no problem. I am grateful for their kind, gentle, approach.
Sep 1, 2022
Absolutely horrific experiences here. Boarded our 2 dogs here for 10 days, and they've had ongoing issues since pickup. Both pups were acting very afraid/fearful/not normal for over a week, both lost over 5 pounds and their spines and ribs were extremely prominent (mind you these are pups who love their snacks), both have the beginning of balding spots that is still continuing to get excessively worse (another vet confirmed it's mange, picked up from another animal who was infected), one had thick scabs on her elbows and now shes completely bald on both, looking like injuries ocurred, one of our pups had a cough and very heavy, worrisome, breathing that has gotten worse and is being seen at another vet for this. NONE of these problems were relayed to us at pickup, only the statement of.. "some dogs don't board well". Guess what, our dogs have board many other places, in different countries, stateside, and we've never occurred any of these issues, so that really hit home for us with how horrible our pets were cared for here. Now here comes the best part. We are military and we were making an extremely stressful move overseas. Animal Clinic had our girl booked in for an international health cert. Over a month in advance. We arrive with her on her appointment day and time (Wednesday am; we were leaving Saturday am, but the clinic confirmed this day would be best to receive by Friday with the USDA endorsement) to be told they had horrible news of no vet that day. What takes the cake is the excuse of saying my girl wasn't registered in their clinic, so they didn't have a number to call me LAST WEEK to inform me. Yall JUST boarded her, and called me 3 times during that boarding for questions regarding our pups. They played clueless, and went and pulled her file to say, Oh she is in here. Now, I'll give some acknowledgement to their suggestion of a vet an hour away who was extraordinary with seeing our girl and doing her paperwork on such short notice, but that is all they deserve at this clinic. Oh, and they were suppose to send over all of her records to the vet we traveled to. Arrived and they received NOTHING. And it was all the important documents for her health certificate. Avoid this vet at all costs. They do not care about you or your pets.
Aug 24, 2022
Veterinarians in Columbus, Mississippi
Animal Clinic of Columbus
3157 Hwy 45 N, Columbus, MS 39705, USAAnimal Health Services
886 Lehmberg Rd, Columbus, MS 39702, USA(662) 328-2821
Animal Medical Center East
204 Idlewild Rd, Columbus, MS 39702, USA(662) 328-8395
Best Friends Animal Hospital
2116 Hwy 45 N, Columbus, MS 39705, USA(662) 798-0878
Boswell Animal Clinic
5405 US-45, Columbus, MS 39705, USA(662) 328-6432