Southside Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Southside Animal 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 Southside Animal 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 | 12 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,190 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,923 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,739 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,855 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,282 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,535 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,474 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,167 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,819 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,422 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,390 |
| 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
142 reviews
The experience I had while here despite the circumstances were good. My rabbit, Creme I had for over five years was sick. She was losing weight, her bowel movements were bad, her attitude had completely changed you could tell she didn't feel good. I called a few places and explained everything going on with her that I could see and none of them could see her even within the week. I do understand that a lot of places are struggling and do not have the help needed. I called Southside and explained the situation and what my concerns were. They agreed to see her the same day maybe two hours out, if that. I went in and told them my name and who I was here for. I was a little concerned at first being I had never been to that vet, after a little wait we went into a room. Starting checking her weight and all. I explained the situation again and what we had noticed with her. The kind veterinarian we saw started his exam and stated how full her bladder was and tried to see if he couldn't relieve her bladder. He then asked if he could do an x-ray, of course the answer was yes. Now going in I had a bad feeling. I had been worried and stated to my husband and other family the feeling and concern that I had. They came back into the room and said that she had fluid in her lungs and that there was a tumor in her stomach which put pressure on her bladder not allowing her to urinate. There was nothing we could have done to begin with to prevent what was going on with her although we still felt terrible because she was suffering and we couldn't help her. I asked what our options were, at first it was keep her comfortable but as previously stated I knew, I had a feeling. I asked what the best option was for *her* I already knew the answer but didn't want to admit it to myself, she had already suffered enough because there is no telling how long the tumor had been growing and fluid had been building up. I didn't want to make her suffer more for my own selfishness. They gave her pain medication to help her not hurt so much and help her relax, and gave us a bit to be alone with her and love on her. They came and administered her last shot. They explained the different services they offered if that's what we chose to do or to take her back home. They apologized and told us how much they respected our decision how we chose what was best for her and not for us. They then let us pay in the room so we didn't have to stay longer than necessary nor wait in the lobby to pay. We have received a letter signed from the different employees at Southside sending their condolences for our loss. This was very detailed stating some things some may not care to know. To us though, every detail is important. These kind souls at Southside did wonderful trying to help us and let us know it was just one of those things and that we didn't do anything wrong. Our beautiful little girl crossed the rainbow bridge that day being loved up until her last breath. I thank each and every person at Southside for not only getting us in on such a short notice but for caring as much as they possibly could and going above and beyond and sending their condolences.
Jul 28, 2023
Great vet for exotics. They were great with one of my sister's leopard gecko's and getting him healthy again. Listened to my concerns and worked us in same day. Very knowledgeable and helpful! Highly recommend.
Aug 14, 2023
Got a new puppy and needed a veterinarian to take him to. I picked Southside Animal Hospital and I'm so happy I did. Everyone there was extremely nice and caring. The doctor took her time and explained everything I needed to do in order to give my newest family member the best life. The price was very reasonable and I can't say enough good things about the entire staff.
Apr 7, 2023
This is our first time making an appointment, they was very helpful and I will tell you more after the appointment. Today they did the physical and the shot to Fabi. They did really good
Oct 2, 2023
They are not very kind over the phone. They lost my pets collar after a visit and I was told otp they don't have time to look for such things and I would have to call back another time. No idea which lady I even spoke with.
Jul 3, 2023
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