Austin Vet Care at Metric, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Austin Vet Care at Metric, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 Austin Vet Care at Metric, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? 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 | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 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
177 reviews
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!
Dec 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
Nov 7, 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!
Sep 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.
Apr 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.
Jan 1, 2026
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