Big Valley Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Big Valley Animal 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 Big Valley Animal 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 | 12,235 |
| 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
333 reviews
Very kind and they even cleaned up my puppy after she vomited all over herself on the way there I gave me medication to give her in the future so she doesn't get sick in the car
Nov 16, 2025
Very friendly and amazing staff. They can handle my crazy hyper dog, and that is magic! I would recommend to anyone.
Oct 18, 2025
Very good and honest. We rescue an amazing havanese from pet come first and they neglected to tell us she had a dental issue and insisted we do not take her to the vet until after months because she was "vetted" and "was in good health". 3 days in our poor baby lost a tooth. It just fell off . Long story short, our vet that sees our Guinea pig did not have space for emergency dental surgery that our new baby needed. Our vet told us, she was in a lot of pain and HAD been for a long time given the severity of her teeth infection and decay. So we had to rush and find another vet. This vet took us in and performed a successfully dental surgery and our baby is happy and healthy. Thank you Big Valley Team! I particularly liked one of the tech. She has very dark hair and pale skin. She was nice. I think her name is heather. The female doctor was very nice and approachable also. The reception help lacked and were not particularly friendly, but if you can get pass that, the pros in the back are good. We paid a bit over $500 but given how we were quoted from places in State College that could not do the surgery for weeks. I think it was well worth it. Look at our toothless princess! She has even gain 1 pound since her surgery. Thank you!!
Dec 5, 2020
Not impressed with this place over multiple visits. Last time I was there, I took a puppy on for a health exam as it was going to be flying with me. When she was checked as a puppy she was clear of any defects. 10 weeks later she was at big valley animal hospital, and was “diagnosed” with a pretty bad heart murmur. I was pretty shook up about it. I flew with her and took her to a different vet that is really good, and after listening and listening she said “IF she has a heart murmur it’s the lightest level” and she wasn’t even sure about that because it was so light. I’ve also taken puppies there for litter checkups and it seems like they feel like they have to find something wrong with at least a couple puppies. We have taken the puppies that were diagnosed with heart murmurs or whatever to a different vet and they go away from a different vet saying they are healthy pups! One of my friends doesn’t like them either, they do the same thing to her with her puppies. I would suggest finding a different vet if you want to use your money wisely on your furry friend, and don’t want to spend $220 on a wrong diagnosis!!
Jun 16, 2025
They are very friendly and very helpful and made my little girl feel better before we left the building, also there has been a dr in the office every time I've called unlike other places I've called and have been told we couldnt see a dr for a week or more , this place definitely gets 5 stars and then some :)
Jul 5, 2019