Vetco Total Care
4.6 (44) 40 Colonnade Way, State College, PA 16803, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Absolutely LOVE all of the staff here. Everyone is so kind and caring. They handle your fur babies just as if they are their fur babies. Upfront and honest all together. It’s a great feeling to know whoever is examining your fur baby is taking everything serious. I always tell friends /acquaintances to contact Vetco when needed. Dr. Goldstein is amazing, sweet, down to earth and smart. She knows exactly what she’s talking about! She is extremely smart and is great at what she does. (Dr. Schulz definitely found the right one to take her place.) So blessed to have found the perfect vet office and staff. Thank you for all that you do!
posted: 07/12/2023
This office is top notch! Professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, efficient, (plus 100 more great attributes). I used another vet for 15 years and switched to VETCO and can not be happier. They are a perfect fit for me and my dog. Dr. Sydney always goes the extra mile for my rescued Rottweiler. She is always exceptionally kind and compassionate towards him (and me). She is knowledgeable, thorough, gives excellent advice on how to help him live his best life, takes that time to talk through pros and cons of every option (whether it be regarding his medications or treatment plans), always follows up and is, without a doubt, the best DVMD I have ever had for any of my furry family members! Her staff is absolutely exceptional as well! They know what they are doing, are all extremely kind and my dog loves them all!
posted: 07/04/2023
Great service for a very difficult dog! Dr. Goldstein is the best vet we have had experience with so far— extremely patient and friendly, and eager to help with overall advice related to my dog’s diet. I hope she will stay for good at Vetco.
posted: 03/22/2023
Vet lacks professionalism. Had a SPAY scheduled and they called the day before and canceled due to lack of medication. Never called to reschedule. I finally called after weeks waiting and the cost estimation increased due to our puppy getting bigger (no shocker) but this was a cancellation ON THEM. Decided to spay at a different vet and the cost was HALF the price they quoted me at Vetco. I also received medical notes and the notes taken by the vet were very unprofessional, noted that my husband was "creepy" and was never at any appointments! Needless to say we will never be going back and I discourage anyone else to attend...there are better vets in State College and surrounding areas.
posted: 03/21/2023
Dr. Sholtz did a great job with my guinea pig's eye surgery! He is now a happy and thriving boy
posted: 05/03/2023
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