Austin Vet Care at Metric, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
4.5 (177) 12419 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, 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 Austin Vet Care at Metric, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,782 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,395 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,065 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,691 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,878 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,936 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,142 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,938 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,694 |
| 4.4 | Adoro | 5 |
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
Dr. Jon Brandes and the team at Austin Vet Care @ Metric was absolutely wonderful! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome — everyone was kind, upbeat, and full of positive energy, creating such a comfortable atmosphere for both us and our husky. Dr. Brandes was incredibly professional and prompt in helping us get our EU health certificate endorsement. He was impressively thorough and detail-oriented, taking the time to explain every step clearly and answer all of our questions with patience and genuine care. His humility and dedication really stood out — it’s rare to meet a vet who combines such deep expertise with such kindness.We left feeling completely confident and grateful. Our husky was in excellent hands, and we highly recommend Dr. Brandes and the entire Austin Vet Care @ Metric team to anyone looking for compassionate, top-quality veterinary care!
posted: 12/19/2025
We are so fortunate and grateful Dr. Brandes is our vet and he is the best!! At the time we got Simba, we struggled a little and needed to take Simba to see other vets before we could get scheduled with Dr. Brandes. Since then we know we found the best vet and team here. They are kind, love, and care. The first few times of our visit, Simba was still very small and the operator and nurse always prepared the room to be ready for us to get in since they worried Simba might have been frightened by other dogs. Dr. Brandes has cared for our Simba since 2023 from the time Simba was just 2 month olds, and now Simba is a big boy. Simba indeed was a smallest one in his family and unfortunately having some constipation problem and blood in his stool. Dr. Brandes recommended us to change Simba’s food and put some pro-biotic in his food and yes, it helped. No blood in his stool for almost 2 years already. When Simba was one-year old, Dr. Brandes recommended and did neuter for our Simba. Soon after the surgery, Simba was doing great and healthy. You can tell from the photos, which were just about 2 days after the surgery. We put him in cone to prevent him from licking his wound as Dr. Brandes recommended. Dr. Brandes is very gentle and thoroughly checks on Simba every time of our visiting. The nurses and reception, Amanda, were polite, kind, and gentle, especially Amber, the nurse, who always remembers Simba since the time he was just a very little kitten. We can tell they all love and gentle with animals. However, regarding the vets here, one time, we accidentally scheduled Simba to see other vet at this location and he didn’t seem to thoroughly check on Simba as Dr. Brandes did. The other vet just extremely quick checked on Simba and gone as soon as he could. Since then we learned only Dr. Brandes we can trust. Like other reviews mentioned, we adore Dr. Brandes! Agreed can’t recommend him and his staff enough, they are incredible. In short: For this location. Highly recommend Dr. Brandes Staff is always kind and considerate. Reasonable price Always clean and No smells
posted: 11/07/2025
Love Thrive on Metric!! The front office staff, vet techs, and doctors are all amazing! They go above and beyond and do whatever is necessary to take care of my three kitties. I’ve used them for all three cats from routine care, shots, and critical moments. Both doctors I’ve encountered are incredibly smart, relatable, and really just want what’s best for my kitties. I always leave feeling confident about the quality of care my cats received. The staff even calls you for critical follow ups on my kitties or if they are sick they actually take the time to call me and just check up on their progress. I can book appointments online and they even have affordable pet programs or insurance which save you some money on visits. You need a team like this when caring for animals and I’m very satisfied to have them as my vet care team for Moon, Patches, and Kitty. Keep up the great work Thrive!
posted: 09/16/2025
Everyone from the front desk, vet assistant, to vet doctors are all super friendly, constantly checking up on our pet and make us feel like our loved ones are in the best care. Would recommend 100% to everyone. We had a bad diagnosis from our previous vet and the staff here found a better, cheaper solution and our cat Mishka is feeling better and so much happier already.
posted: 04/26/2025
Our many dogs have been patients of Dr Mark Cotnam throughout the years since he started practicing in Austin. And, now we add Dr Brandes. The support staff is just the best. You will not find a better Veterinary practice anywhere.
posted: 01/01/2026
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