The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center
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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.
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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.
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Looking for information about The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center? 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,175 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,903 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,674 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,244 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,283 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,399 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,110 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,802 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,372 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,323 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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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
830 reviews
Dr. Bowden, Sydney, Dr. Cray, Dr. Repasy, Dawn, and all the other amazing people who helped care for Ellie - I cannot thank you enough! You saved her life. She collapsed suddenly and we rushed her to you on June 25th, 2022. You found she had internal bleeding from a ruptured liver tumor. Our options were either surgery or euthanasia, and that it was most likely a malignant tumor (based on the fact she was 12 and had a history of melanoma). You were unbelievably kind, communicative, and took all of Ellie’s pre-existing health conditions into serious consideration. You went over all our options along the way. One of the technicians emailed me a picture of Ellie while she was in the ICU, and it helped me get through the night knowing she was in good hands. The biopsy came back as a benign tumor, much to everyone’s surprise, and I couldn’t stop crying happy tears when we got the news! We just celebrated her 13th birthday in March, she was in our wedding like we had planned before this horrible incident occurred, and she is doing well enjoying her golden years! Every day I look at her and I am unbelievably thankful - everyone took such amazing care of my girl and worked together to save her life. She is my heart and soul, and thank you just doesn’t seem like enough. I always recommend you to anyone who needs emergency care for their pets, and I will forever. Forever thankful, Anna, Jon & Ellie
Jul 30, 2023
I am so grateful for all of the staff at OSU. My dog had been suffering from an unknown condition that MedVet and my vet were unable to diagnose. By the time OSU received him, he was on the brink of death. Their dedication and brilliance saved his life, and every step of the process (from the front desk staff, vet students, vet techs, to one on one talks with the vet, -love Dr Ford) we’ve been in such great hands. I never expected his amazing transformation. I will never go anywhere else now. MUCH cheaper than medvet and MUCH better care, I cannot thank them enough.
Aug 17, 2023
I can’t say thank you enough to the doctors who took care of our sweet baby. We had a huge scare with Betty and you guys took amazing care of her and she is thriving, she’s using the bathroom, eating, drinking and has been since the second we got home. So again thank you🫶🏻
Jun 30, 2023
First off let me say this, they deserve 10 stars. The care was way above any other vet. My sweet Maks is alive because of OSU and Dr. Patel. He was about 2 weeks away from having to be put down due to cancer. My gut told me to get a second opinion and I'm glad I did. Not only was OSU way cheaper, they also were extremely professional unlike the Clowns at Medvet. Thank again for the amazing doctors and Staff that you have.
Jun 26, 2023
the receptionists and the vets were incredibly empathetic and saved my kitten’s life. an amazing woman stepped up and paid a bill i couldn’t afford and i am so beyond grateful
May 7, 2023
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