Ark Animal Hospital
How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Ark 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 Ark 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
215 reviews
Dr. Jones is phenomenal. I am extremely picky with my own care and of course my furbabies' care. I view them like my children. I trust Dr. Jones with my babies. She takes the time to love on my dogs, and talks to them sweetly and gently. As the owners, she addresses all of my questions (and I always come with a lot). She never makes me feel rushed and always talks through different options. I am so thankful to have such a compassionate, patient, and loving person to take my furry children to. I truly believe it has helped keep them so healthy.
Oct 31, 2023
I have been going to Ark Animal Hospital Wyomissing, PA since 2003. I had 5 daschounds and 3 passed away. I have 2 left. 20 years old and 21 years old. Dr. Jones, Andy and staff are TOTALLY AMAZING❣️ They make you feel like family. They treat your pet as if it was theirs. Very important to me they explain in detail so you understand what going on with your pet. I could never go to another Veterinarian. There pricing is fare. I never thought that it was expensive they aren't. I COULD NEVER GO TO ANOTHER VETERINARIAN. Thank you for all you love and support for animals ❤️. Thanks again. JoAnn Adams
Jan 19, 2024
I have been taking my dog for his vaccines and his checkups to Ark since I moved to PA. Professional stuff, pleasant, dedicated, and just up and beyond. My dog had two knee surgeries done in one year. Dr. Jones is an angel and a magical healer. Thank you, Ark Animal Stuff, and thank you, Dr. Jones.
Dec 2, 2023
Dr Jones is the best veterinarian. She takes great care of our pet family. Entire hospital is welcoming and compassionate to the max. Will not go anywhere else! Coming back for a teeth cleaning.
Jun 24, 2019
I absolutely would recommend this vet. It's just not an animal hospital. These employees absolutely care about your fur babies and take such great care and attention to each. They will spend as much time with you and explain everything so you understand if there's something you need to do at home. Recently my son had to take his cat to get what we thought were all his teeth removed. Now this is only a 2 year old cat. They said his immune system was attacking his gums. But, we dropped Wassabi off at 8am and they do the dogs first, so his surgery wasn't until 3pm. Here they only had to remove 8 teeth. He came home, up and alert. Even ate some wet food. No more stinky breath. Bad teeth equals stinky breath. Lol. But this vet/hospital which is nice because you see your vet and then you go to your vet for the surgery. You're not sent somewhere else to someone you don't know. I have no idea why dental issues are so much more expensive but to remove 8 teeth, $600.00 !!!! OMG! Needless to say we are now looking into different pet insurances. But unless you do run into something like this or another surgery all the pet insurances we're looking at aren't really worth it. But I'd definitely recommend Ark Animal Hospital to everyone with a fur baby. UPDATE: Went back today to get my Riley 3 year rabies plus all his other shots, 4 I'm total, physical, fecal test plus Bravecto. They were extremely busy. A lot of dogs barking but my fur baby, Riley, was very well behaved. The veterinarian was 45 minutes late. But like I said it was extremely busy. Dr. Mel, can't spell or pronounce his last name, was, of course, very comforting to Riley. For getting 4 shots he was well behaved. They did put a mussle on him just to be safe. When we went to check out my personal home aid took Riley out to the car due to all the other barking dogs. Riley was a little scared. It did take a while to check out. But other than having to wait over 45 minutes past appointment time and long check out everything is still great at this vet office. I love my veterinarian and the people who work there. I would definitely recommend this vet to anyone. UPDATE-- I had to go back to see Dr Mel due to Riley ( Pit Bull/Dashound dog! Yup) due to him licking his front and back legs and paw pads. And he constantly licks ME!! I know, I know, it's a thing they do to show love. But he'll lick me so I won't need a 🚿 shower!! Lol 😂. Anyway once again the staff is so great, Dr Mel gave him a shot for allergies possibly to help with the leg licking and Prozac, yes, your dog can take Prozac. To hopefully help with him licking me. I'm to let him know if these things help or not. Or he could just be OCD, like me!! I just enjoy going to Ark Animal Hospital because they take such great care of my dog and cat but they CARE about how they are feeling and how I'M feeling too. That's the whole reason we all have pets to live us unconditionally and be there no matter what. They rely on us for everything. So I want to take the best care and give Riley the best life he can. And so does this Vet. I can't speak for anyone other than Dr Mel, but I'm sure they are just as great as him! I bless them everyday for what they do for everyone and their furry friends. 🐕🐱UPDATE: We had an emergency with one of our cats, this one is geriatric and they couldn't see her today so we took her and dropped her off to be seen tomorrow. I also needed to have the vet complete the paper for me to get a Lifetime dog license and I took my dog so they could scan his chip so I had that done when we dropped the cat off. We are very weirded about Ember but she is in great hands. Wouldn't take our fur babies anywhere else.
Jan 17, 2024
Veterinarians in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Ark Animal Hospital
1320 Penn Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(610) 374-6432
BluePearl Pet Hospital
792 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(610) 775-7535
Dr. Fausel's Home Veterinary Care
1506 Parkside Dr S, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(484) 818-7087
PetHealth UrgentCare - Wyomissing
945 Hill Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(610) 735-6947
Wagner Boyd C DVM
35 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(610) 372-2121
Wyomissing Animal Hospital
35 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA(610) 850-9705