Blue Cross Animal Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Blue Cross Animal Clinic
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 Blue Cross Animal Clinic? 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 | 12,241 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,993 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,953 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,872 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,393 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,391 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,758 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,384 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,878 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,592 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,639 |
| 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
392 reviews
Thank you Dr. England and his team of lovely staff for taking such great care of my Pookie! ❤️ She is my baby and it is so unbelievably hard to find an exotic vet in town, ESPECIALLY during an exotic pet emergency! It’s a blessing Dr. England was able to squeeze her in. I was up all night worried to death that she had an infection. Which turned out to be not as bad as I thought. He was kind and sweet but also very professional and prescribed exactly what my baby needed. Not only Dr. England but his assistants were wonderful too. I can’t describe how refreshing it actually was to go to a veterinary clinic that has extensive knowledge on rodents/exotic animals! I have been to two different clinics in the past for exotic animals, and Blue Cross hands down is my #1 choice after today. I feel comfortable here and will certainly be bringing my babies back here next time. Bless you guys and everything you do! -Pookie, R. Pig and Mum! ❤️
Jun 27, 2024
I took my dog Ivy in today and they got to me quick. Explained everything I needed and what to do and I was only there for a max of 15 min. Great place treat the animals like they are there very own animals. I appreciate the love and care all the employees have for these animals. They wake up and look forward to there jobs and you can tell they love there jobs. I called plenty of other places but all of them had the earliest appointments at the end of September and I needed one ASAP so Blue Cross vet was able to get me in the last min.
Aug 14, 2024
The only place I’ll take my beloved pup. Easy to get an appointment and competent vets/vet techs who are very patient and take their time to work with your pup if they become anxious around shots or blood draws.
Aug 25, 2024
My dog has masticatory myositis which affects her jaw. She has been seeing Dr. Markins for acupuncture appointments and I’ve seen so much improvement in Roxy’s jaw function, as well as so many other things. She feels great! She used to be very nervous and on edge at the vets office but now she enjoys going in for her ‘feel good pokes’ and to get some good treats from the Dr. and the tecs. :)
Mar 13, 2024
I had been going to VCA for 30 years. Knowing my vet would retire someday I found Dr Hamill to take care of my new puppy and an older terrier that couldn't get testing done. Dr Hamell was amazing so when she went to Blue Cross I followed her but still went to my old vet as well. I am astounded by the individual care and customer service at Blue Cross. And compared to VCA, the prices are a little lower. I have now left my vet of 30 years and will remain with Blue Cross. I would have hit 5⭐️s but I'm still new to this practice. I have no doubt that I will revise this review in the future to all 5 ⭐️s. So glad I found you! Gratuitous dog pictures for attention!
Aug 14, 2024
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Acequia Animal Hospital
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