Animal House Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal House 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 House 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 | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 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
16 reviews
FINALLY found a vet I can trust who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and knows what she’s doing! Dr. Lepkowski, known as the “cat whisperer” by many, is an exceptional veterinarian who embodies compassion, knowledge, and care in every aspect of her practice. This includes her entire staff who are amazing, caring, and always gracious! Dr. Lepkowski helped me when I rescued a sick cat from my backyard. Turned out the abandoned cat had cancer on her nose. Rather than recommend euthanasia, like another “popular” vet on the island suggested (I had first called this “other” practice and explained the cat’s injury, and they OVER THE PHONE without examining the cat, recommended euthanasia), Dr Lepkowski took tests to first diagnose the cat, discussed options, and ultimately, took responsibility for the cat and performed surgery to remove the tumor… AND THEN found a trusted friend to adopt this sweet girl because I already had a houseful of animals. She truly loves animals, especially cats, & especially the ones in need. She went beyond the call of duty in assisting me- a stranger, a new client- treat a cat we both hardly knew but quickly grew to love. After my cat rescue experience with Dr Lepkowski, I knew I could trust her with my own furbabies. Dr. Lepkowski and her wonderful, caring staff started to treat my senior pit-mix as if she was their own. When it was time to put my girl to rest, they were so kind, compassionate, and patient allowing me to say goodbye and grieve on my time… and during after business hours. Samantha, house manager, cried with - and consoled - me!! A week later I received a hand-written card with personalized, tear-jerking condolence messages from every person employed at the practice—>Dr Lepkowski, Kelly, Samantha, and Christina. Samantha processed all paperwork required for cremation services and the ordering and delivery of memorial keepsakes, so all I had to concern myself with was the signing off on paperwork. If you want an accurate diagnosis and practical treatment plan and a Dr who won’t give up on even the most dire cases, take your beloved furbabies to Dr. Lepkowski and her team, you won’t regret it!
May 25, 2024
I took my 3 rescue cats to Animal House and had the best experience. Dr. Lepkowski and her entire staff were very compassionate, supportive and well knowledgeable of caring for my cats. It is wonderful to have Dr. Lepkowski and the Animal House care team providing the best care and treatment for my little ones. I was given peace of mind knowing my cats were in good hands.
Feb 7, 2024
We decided to take our 1 year old British shorthair to Animal House after struggling with figuring out the cause of his mucus and sometimes blood in his stool. Off the bat, we had a great experience with the staff. They all showed love and passion for Richie and other animals at the hospital. We were greeted by the very nice receptionist, Christina, who automatically created a welcoming environment. We then met with Samantha, the director of operations who was so kind and friendly as well. She took the time to listen to our concerns to discuss with the doctor. Dr. Lepkowski really took her time to get to know Richie, looked at past files before seeing him, and make him feel comfortable and safe. She listened to our concerns and provided us with very informative feedback. Dr.Lepkowski showed such genuine care for Richie and was determined to provide us with the help we’ve been seeking for the past year. Thank you to Dr. Lepkowski are now able to start the beginning steps of figuring out how we can best help our boy. Making this transition to bringing our cat to Animal House is the best decision we could have made. We are very blessed to have been able to meet with Dr. Lepkowski.
May 25, 2024
Great place, very professional and friendly staff! Nacho, my little chihuahua was attacked by a big dog and was about to die. Dr. Lepkowski did a marvelous job bringing him back to life. Thank you so much!
May 17, 2024
I have been a cat owner & rescuer & TNR caretaker since 1996 and have dealt with veterinarians, many of whom were excellent. But I have never visited a vet hospital where the entire practice was devoted to the care and comfort of the cat and owner. From the calming pheromones wafting through the holding area & exam rooms, to the gold star certified staff who handle your pet, everything is geared to gentleness and healing. Every question is thoroughly answered, every procedure or med explained. I am on a fixed income, low income, and it shows. Yet both I and my beautiful boy were treated with the respect given a wealthy owner with a pedigree cat. Do not deny yourself the opportunity to receive care from this excellent practice.
Jul 16, 2024
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