Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Hours
How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
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 Metropolitan Veterinary Associates? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 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.
Explore Topics
Reviews from Google
1,143 reviews
Our 7 year old pup thought it’d be fun to eat an ear of corn… the staff and vets were all so pleasant and communicated extremely well with us, including an evening update text on how he was doing the night before surgery. They thoroughly explained what they would be doing. The procedure was done smoothly and so far our guy is healing well! I can’t give any negative feedback from our 3 day experience!
Aug 21, 2024
My feral cat was in a fight with an unknown animal and had several bite wounds. It was difficult to catch him but we did and took him to Metropolitan Emergency Hospital on a Sunday morning. They were busy but courteous . He had a large abscess on his back for which he was sedated and it was lanced and drained. He received a couple of pain meds that last for 4 days and an antibiotic injection that will last for 2 weeks. The techs and the Dr. took into account that he would be difficult to medicate and gave him what he needed to make him comfortable and on the road to recovery. Thank you Metropolitan Veterinary Associates for a job well done!
Jul 30, 2024
Our dog suddenly became ill, and the situation looked dire. Since we're new to the U.S., we hadn't yet visited a vet. It was already 9 PM, and I struggled to find any local vet clinics still open. That's when I decided to seek out an emergency veterinarian. Fortunately, we discovered a clinic just two miles away. Upon calling, the staff's warmth and kindness were immediately evident. Upon our arrival, they promptly admitted us, providing exceptional care for our dog. The professionalism and compassion shown by both the staff and the doctor were outstanding. Given our dog's advanced age and lack of insurance, we braced for a hefty bill, but to our relief, the cost was more reasonable than anticipated. Thankfully, our dog has recovered wonderfully, and we're grateful for the care provided by this veterinary clinic.
Mar 29, 2024
TAKE AWAYS-extremely poor communication; possible medical incompetence or this was a money grab THE STORY-Please-do not bring your fur baby to this hospital if they are in a true medical emergency-we brought our yellow lab in because she would not stop panting and seemed in distress-initial eval was ok-took her right back because gums were not pink. She had a mass that ruptured but by all tests, the vet said she seemed like a surgical candidate-however no surgical team was in staff till the morning (this was Sunday 6/2/2024) and we’d get a call between 7&9 Monday to discuss plan-I had called Sunday evening around 9:30pm to check in-I was told she was stable a call came in at 6 AM Monday telling us she had a change in condition over night (cardiac arrhythmia) @ 230 AM and they were having a hard time stabilizing-we rushed to hospital there by :650 and she was dead within 10 minutes of our arrival-we NEVER got a call in the over night- I had some red flags when we saw our dog 20 minutes or less after CPR had ceased and then again when I requested an itemized bill-(after tracking accounts payable down (someone else mentioned this In A review) for refund as we had paid for 1/2 the surgery up front when we left her overnight….. so I started to ask for her medical records and for a call with the vet-instead I started getting calls from administration saying her case was with upper management-it took several calls and emails and a firm conversation to finally get the vets notes and timeline of her stay- I was devastated to find out, 45 minutes after I called to see how she was on Sunday-she had collapsed outside and they transferred her to the ICU (10:30pm) and they NEVER called me-instead the admitting Vet jacked her up with meds in the over night for hours with anti arrhythmic meds and fentanyl-it was no wonder why she was cold-she most likely bled out-and didn’t have proper circulation for hours(still waiting on a call back to discuss all this)-to me it appears they had thousands to work with and they did their best to run up the tab-I just hope the fentanyl they gave her, made her comfortable while they did what they did. We can’t get our girl back (did I mention she didn’t have a thing wrong with her prior to this) but we would have liked to have that call on Sunday evening so we could have gone back to say goodbye and had her pass with dignity and surrounded by the ones that really loved her…💔 Hoping to save your pet and some heartache by posting this-If your Vet recommends this place and it is close to home-look elsewhere. When In doubt-get medical records-it’s your loved one, your right.
Jun 29, 2024
After x-rays showed that our 3.5 year old Lab Mix had fluid in his abdomen and an enlarged heart, our vet recommended we take him to Metropolitan for further evaluation by their cardiology team. We went through the ER, and our sweet boy stayed for two nights and was able to have a full cardiology exam. The doctors, nurses, and staff were incredibly kind, informative, and caring. They explained our care plan very thoroughly, and were in constant communication with us via phone calls over the two days we were there. After his cardiology exam, the Dr was on the phone with me for a half hour explaining everything and answering all my questions. As hard as this has been, we are so thankful he was in such great hands and received the best possible care!
Aug 10, 2024
Veterinarians in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Cats Only Veterinary Hospital
1533 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19401, USA(610) 279-2287
Marshall Veterinarian Care
1920 W Marshall St suite f, Norristown, PA 19403, USA(610) 538-3624
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
2626 Van Buren Ave, Norristown, PA 19403, USA(610) 666-1050
PetRad
2626 Van Buren Ave, Norristown, PA 19403, USA(484) 804-4003
Trooper Veterinary Hospital
7 N Park Ave, Norristown, PA 19403, USA(610) 539-6820