Animals First + Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
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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 Animals First + Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care? 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 | 12,230 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,921 |
| 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 | 11,266 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,712 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,353 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,551 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,597 |
| 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
471 reviews
The staff was friendly and informative. The facility was very clean and smelled nice. My dog had instant releave from her urine/bladder infection. I will definitely be visiting them again for any future needs.
Dec 12, 2023
We Had an amazing experience here at Animals First Veterinary Medicine. The staff is not just friendly but they really care. When making the appointment the receptionist was very kind and helpful, when we had came in for our appointment. Stephanie was very kind to us again, and made small talk with us while we were waiting so we weren’t just sitting there quietly. Sarah, our tech was awesome as well. She didn’t just give us our medication she stayed with us and talked to us about it and what is was for and how it would help. My tech and the doctor were extremely well knowledgeable, and they don't push products on us or give any unnecessary medication that would help. I highly recommend this place and will continue to take our dog here!
Nov 9, 2023
My Experience is unique, they’re all usually polite and friendly people, the environment is nice and I am not discouraging others from visiting. I had a wonderful experience when I had a dog and was using this same vet But I wholeheartedly believe that when I took my one month old kittens to be checked out after one had a fall something was done (I Don’t think out of malice) that caused five out of six to die within two days. Despite my obvious apprehension when my adult cat had tapeworms I went back and I spent $1500 over the course of one week for vaccinations and a quarter of that was exam fees, one set of fees ($90) consisted of a tech giving my cats vaccinations in the lobby. Needless to say I won’t be returning
Nov 12, 2023
Honestly it was not a great experience whatsoever. Took my cat in for vomiting and stomach issues, the staff was nice but the doctor was not compassionate or really helpful at all, no bedside manner or understanding. I was of course super worried and I was a little on edge but I did not feel understood. The exam felt very rough to me for a sick cat that was obviously in distress and not feeling well. $500+ later I left crying from then experience with really no answers. It wasn’t until the end that I felt like he was trying to be nice to “recover” the situation. I took him to my regular vet and they could not have been more compassionate or helpful. (Heart and Paw Cherry Hill highly recommend)I really don’t ever leave reviews but I am still upset about the whole experience and from reading the reviews after I just wish I had known before taking him there.
Aug 19, 2023
I needed a last minute vet appointment to have my puppy checked and vaccinated for domestic travel! The staff were super friendly! I loved Amanda especially, the hospital manager! It was my first time traveling with a pet & as a pet owner everything was a bit new and I wasn’t sure about the requirements. She helped me research online and gave clarification on the rules and went the extra mile to provide a professional letter for the airline (not required) to make sure we’ll fly without any trouble! GRATEFUL TO HAVE MET HER!
May 6, 2023