VCA Arbor Animal Hospital

4.7 (343)
5114 Balcones Woods Dr SUITE 312, Austin, TX 78759, USA

Hours:

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: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Arbor Animal Hospital

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Christina Curtis

Dr. Ortiz and her team I’ve been our Vet for over 15 years. Our dogs, Harley, Charlie, Grayson,, Bailey, Lucy are our children and Dr Ortiz and the team notice and give them the love and attention they deserve. Throughout the years, they have taken care of our children better than most people take care of their human children. Dr. Ortiz is extremely knowledgeable, very patient, compassionate, and understanding as we walk through every lifecycle of our children’s life. From helping us through the puppy stage with, dealing with cancer with Grayson, Bailey’s itchy problems at two years old, to Harley, and Charlie, and all their stages of their senior life hood. She has been there at every turn, and I cannot say how much I respect and appreciate everything she has done for entire family. They make us feel like part of the family, and everyone on the team is compassionate and helps take care of them to the fullest of their capabilities. I would strongly encourage anybody has any fur babies to see them. I did not have enough adjectives to explain how amazing the entire team at VCA Arbor animal is I drive 35+ minutes to see them just to make sure our fur babies get the best absolute care. Thank you so very much for always being there we really appreciate all that you do!

posted: 09/12/2023

Kenneth Renard

The staff at VCA Arbor Animal Hospital helped my and my wife ease the pain and suffering our beloved Macy was going through today. In all of my dealings with different veterinarians and facilities over the years, I've never met a staff as compassionate and caring as these are. Step by step, they were there, offering support, alternatives and detailed treatment plans. We found them by accident a few years ago when the doctor we had been seeing for 15 years suddenly turned office operations over to staff who didn't understand loyalty and emergencies. They turned us away expecting us to wait 4 weeks until they had an opening. VCA Arbor took us in immediately. They've always been there for us, more so this time. I highly recommend them, from their caring, professional approach to their end of life care for yout beloved pets. Our Macy didn't suffer and was raised onto the rainbow bridge with love. Thank Dr.s, I appreciate all of you!

posted: 03/15/2024

Rukmini Rao

We’ve been bringing our two cats to the Balcones Woods VCA for the past three years now. We’ve always had a fantastic experience at this clinic and the staff - the vets, the techs, and the front desk folks. Their love for animals is very evident and they are so gentle and loving with our cats. Want to give a special shoutout to Dr. Lucia - she is wonderful! She always takes time to examine our cats thoroughly and answer our questions. Would highly recommend this particular practice.

posted: 02/15/2024

Keakalani Goins

Love this place! I brought my little husky baby in for a rash that I had never seen before. Turns out it was a hotspot! All of the nurses and doctors were so sweet and provided the right amount of personal space for my pup. She is a rescue and can be a bit skittish. I felt very comfortable letting them take her to the back for her treatment and she didn't seem to be too frightened. The doctor even sent a text to check in a week later. So grateful that I switched to VCA!

posted: 08/11/2022

Meredith Wooderson

This is the best vet clinic ever. We had a great experience with them through the life and eventual passing of our last pup Mollie, and are happy to visit again with our new floofy boy Waffles. Everybody at the office, from the reception to the vet techs to the vets, are super kind, love the animals, and extremely accommodating to the humans :) I’ve gotten in last minute for appointments several times and am grateful for their flexibility and helpfulness! If you live in the area (or even if you don’t!) I highly, highly recommend.

posted: 11/25/2023