UrgentVet

5 (14 reviews)
8872 Covenant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA

Hours

Monday 3:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday 3:00 – 11:00 PM Friday 3:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at UrgentVet

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 UrgentVet? 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.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,235
4.9 Embrace 19,981
4.9 Fetch 5,931
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,381
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,330
4.8 Nationwide 25,728
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,364
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,870
4.7 Pumpkin 3,558
4.6 Spot 11,609
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

5

14 reviews

After making an appointment for my pet online and then hopping right in the car, we were seen promptly and the veterinarian ordered tests that helped us to understand what was going on with our pet. Everyone treated the situation with kindness and urgency and they helped us to get the care our pet needed. I'm grateful that we have this resource in the North Hills now.

May 3, 2025

My dog had a seizure and when we called and asked if we could bring her in 10 minutes before closing they said absolutely and then took care of her, staying hours past closing. If that wasn't awesome enough they took in another dog hours after closing. They are there for the animals and it shows. They checked up on our dog the next morning too which I really appreciated. They were wonderful and I would strongly recommend them.

Apr 27, 2025

Absolutely wonderful, kind, caring staff. We had to take our sick cat to be sent to heaven. Everyone there did the best job taking care of our pet as well as his humans. We couldn't be more thankful and will return in the future should we have urgent vet needs.

May 4, 2025

My experience at Urgent Vet Mccandless was one that will leave a lasting impact on me. The care each individual staff member took to explain the process and the breakdown of all the procedures, the time the vet spent explaining every result and answering all my questions. When the outcome was unfortunately not what I expected; The care, compassion, and support provided by the staff is something I that will last with me forever. I highly recommend if you need to fill the gap for urgent needs for your pets.

Apr 18, 2025

Thank you for the compassion, professionalism, and highest level of care that we received today. It meant a lot to receive such an excellent experience during a really difficult time. We appreciate that more than can be expressed in this review. Sincere thanks to all.

May 6, 2025