Veterinary Medical Center of the Gulf Coast
4.3 (36) 2609 N Velasco St, Angleton, TX 77515, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Veterinary Medical Center of the Gulf Coast
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 | 5,697 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 587 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 160 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
We had a very unfortunate experience when euthanizing our dog. He was around 15 and the vet didn’t use a two-injection procedure (the first to calm the animal or lidocaine to anesthetize the vein and the second to induce death). He weighed 6 or 7 pounds and his veins were old and frail. They put in an an IV port and brought him in the room. The pentobarbital or whatever was used hurts a lot when injected (particularly in small and old dogs with poor veins) and the syringe with the medicine came out of the IV port after just a little had been administered. He started crying and he had to be held down while they tried to get the needle back in the catheter. The purpose of euthanizing an animal is to relieve pain and suffering and that’s not what happened in this case. It is a haunting memory. I had a good, productive talk with the vet afterward. She didn’t want that to happen anymore than we did and we talked about how she planned to prevent something like that from happening in the future. Before he died, as he got sicker and sicker, she tried her best to make him comfortable and it is unfortunate his life ended the way it did. I’d be happy to go back with our other pets if not for the terrible memory.
posted: 08/12/2023
Medical staff is definitely attentive, efficient & have genuine concern for their patients. Unfortunately, this clinic has few if any discounts for a family w/multiple pets and their fees are generally higher than other vet clinics. This is our local clinic of choice out of convenience as opposed to a longer drive to West Columbia, a clinic of more reasonable prices.
posted: 03/24/2017
I want to thank Dr. Miller and the team for respectful, kind and compassionate care when we took Delbert (a 16YO Weenie dog) when he had stroke-like symptoms. Dr. Miller confirmed our worst fears but the treatment of Delbert (and us) was amazing. It made leaving our now-at-peace best dog a little easier!
posted: 11/22/2022
I absolutely love dr Miller and his workers! He and his workers are not only professionals, but they genuinely care for their patients. I found a kitten a few months ago that was sick, dr Miller and crew helped make him better. They have preformed the spay and nueter surgeries on all three of my cats, they all healed up without any complications. I will continue to bring my kitties here for all their vet needs (=
posted: 06/08/2019
They were very helpful. My friend was moving and needed to get her cat an appointment for shots at the last minute. They were able to get her right in.
posted: 04/12/2023