Best Friends Veterinary Hospital

4.6 (191)
5417 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74146, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Frank Boston

There is no way I could be happier with my first experience here. I took a young female to get spayed and we were both treated extremely well. The vet did a superb job on my kitty, the price wasn't bad at all. We're delighted.

posted: 03/19/2024

Dessy Davis

I take all 3 of my cats here and dog. A friend of mine referred me and she's been going there for nearly her whole life! Dr. best truly is the best! My middle child/fur baby had gone to a different vet since she wasn't eating. The other vet told me we needed to put a feeding tube in her and even then it wasn't looking good and I should probably prepare for the worst. My husband was distraught! Tbh I don't blame that other vet, they only reported what they saw and didn't know any better, plus my cat can be very convincing that she doesn't like you lol she was "too aggressive". Again understandable if you don't know the cat and all the signs of a pissed off cat are there. Dr. Best did laser therapy on her sinus area (very affordable btw and I'm currently homeless) she also suggested feeding kitten formula and some other things to help as well as a steroid shot. With in a week, my cat that I was on the way to a full recovery, going to the litter box on her own and her appetite was coming back! The staff there truly care and always suggest what's best for the animal!

posted: 01/16/2024

Lexi Inman

By far the best veterinarian experience I've ever had. I refer everyone here especially special needs pups and kittens. My babies get separation anxiety and we always roll in with the whole family. The staff and Dr. Best give more than amazingly detailed care. She has helped me elongate the life of my senior pup (18 years) and helped welcome a new kitten into the family. From babies to the elderly and everywhere in between, this is the place to take your babies for family care and attention.

posted: 10/14/2022

K Klein

We were beyond impressed with Dr. Best and her staff. We brought our chicken Lilly in to see her a couple months back when she became weak and lethargic. In our experience, it has been very difficult finding a vet who is knowledgeable about poultry, and even harder finding someone who treats them like beloved pets that matter, rather than dispensable livestock. Dr. Best did a thorough workup including blood work (yes! She drew blood from a chicken! Like a wizard!), stool studies, and an x-ray. Turns out Lilly likely had a kidney infection which she treated with antibiotics. She also made additional recommendations for supplements we could add to her diet to help in her overall healing and gut health while taking the antibiotics. Additionally, she was an excellent communicator. She walked me through the X-ray she took, pointing out various things she was looking at and seeing or not seeing. I have never had a vet include me in my pet's care this way. She then personally followed up with me by phone within 24 hours to report lab results, and sent them to my email. We are happy to say Lilly is back to cruising the yard, hunting bugs, and sunbathing with her sisters. We cannot thank Dr. Best and her team enough. She and her staff have been phenomenal every step of the way and we will undoubtedly be back to visit them again in the future. From the bottom of our hearts (and crops), thank you, Dr. Best!

posted: 06/07/2022

Earl Butler

I have been to Best with 2 other pets over the years. I like how the focus is on wellness also. They were informative of most other assistance, I needed. The entire staff is most receptive to our needs Stormi first of course.

posted: 03/07/2022