Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Ark Veterinary 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 Animal Ark Veterinary 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 | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
276 reviews
They were very compassionate and their support was amazing. We had to say goodbye to our cat Arlo there, but, the staff was understanding and amazing.
Jul 19, 2023
They always take the BEST care of my animals. I've had many different animals over the past decade and they were amazing with every one of them! The staff is amazing and Dr Spindel is wonderful! I have a lot of respect for him. He gives you ALL of the options for your pet's situation. He will be honest and tell you what he would do personally if it was his pet!
Jul 11, 2023
Dr. S was my dog and kittens vet until we moved out of state. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and let us know what each of the shots were for (getting my pups rabies re-upped, and getting our new kitten her first/second set of shots). The vet staff were so friendly and welcoming. I wish we could have boxed them all up and taken them with us when we moved. Compassionate, friendly and knowledgeable people, definitely the one you want of your fur child's side!
Jun 14, 2023
I had gone to this vet for a few years. They had me in for an emergency, and I was very pleased with how my pet's crisis was handled. However, each visit since I have gotten more and more upset with them. 1. They issued prednisone at a tech appointment without explaining what it was or that it needed to be weaned off and not stopped abruptly. They never followed up to see whether symptoms improved. 2. I was in for an annual exam and was told the doctor would be right in. Half an hour later, I popped my head out to see what was going on, and it turns out that there was an emergency. Although I was sitting in a room with 2 terrified cats, I did see a golden retriever come in and out while I was waiting. There was just no communication about what was going on. Had I known that it would be an hour and a half, I would have rescheduled and left for the sake of my cats' peace of mind. 3. Final strike - a medication was issued for my cat that was not safe for him to take with his chronic condition, which he had been hospitalized for at this vet. Again, there was no explanation of what the medication was when I picked it up. I looked up what it was because he was frothing at the mouth when I gave it, and one of the first things I was was a warning that it was contraindicated for him. They also refused to refund me for the medicine because I gave him one, so I essentially paid money for the privilege of throwing out a medical that could kill my cat. In fact, he did have a several week flareup of his disease following that pill. Again, nobody followed up on this visit. Listen, I like Dr. Spindel. He's a nice guy. But I feel like this business has gotten too big for itself and can't give the quality care it used to. I no longer trust that my animals will be given safe, appropriate care. Fortunately, I have moved and found a new vet.
Sep 15, 2023
This was an amazing vets office!! I had to come here for the first time ever for an emergency visit for my daughter's ferret. The vet looked at him in depth and came and told me that he thinks he needs a blood transfusion, possibly more then one, but that he doesn't have ferret blood but they could transfer me over to Cornell if that's what I wanted, or he could go through every single thing to make sure thats what he needed if that's what I wanted to do, or to have him euthanized. We ultimately decided to have him euthanized, with very heavy hearts. They allowed me to stay with him while he was doing it, they snipped off some of his fur at my request. They also gave me these beautiful momentos with his paw prints in it. They were even able to give me 3 of them free of cost which was an amazing thing for my children to have! The urn we recieved him back in is also beautiful and he had come back in exactly a week which was much faster then I thought! The vet and all his vet techs were very sympathetic, kind and caring through the whole thing from the moment I made the phone call to when I went to pick him up! I am very very grateful to that vet and his technicians! I will most definitely be back again! Thank you to everyone that works here!!
Feb 16, 2023