Wells Branch Pet & Bird Clinic

3.9 (384)
12202 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Wells Branch Pet & Bird Clinic

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 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 895
4.5 ASPCA 12,067
4.9 Embrace 19,675
4.9 Fetch 5,109
4.1 Figo 2,814
4.5 Hartville 179
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,919
4.8 Lemonade 819
4.6 ManyPets 2,413
4.6 MetLife 7,195
4.8 Nationwide 21,418
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 120
4.9 Pets Best 14,554
4.8 Pumpkin 2,913
4.6 Spot 10,498
4.9 Trupanion 58,886
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,601

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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Tianna Acosta

Like many reviews mentioned here. I do absolutely feel scammed. I called & I was told cost of the $55 exam then told they will probably need to do blood work but it isn't definite. I asked how much blood work was & they said dr will have to tell me when I got there. I get there & after exam was told the only way to get the diagnosis I needed was to pay $280 for blood work.(i already knew what was wrong just need an official diagnosis for emancipet to do surgery for the pyometra a life threatening infection!) After I told them I couldn't pay that today i was practically thrown out & not even told how the exam went, what my cat's temperature, weight, or general physical state of health was. Just dismissed & given the bill for an exam for absolutely nothing. I did get my cat taken care of today by APA at no cost after I explain what this vet clinic put us through. The receptionist are great, the nurse was great, the vet was trash! Unfortunately she ruined the entire experience. I expected a lot more empathy! Oh not to mention the $30 mandatory rabies shot wasn't so mandatory when I said I'd rather just get it from emancipet for free because thats where I plan on taking her for sugery. Also, prior to demanding the blood work the dr came in to ask me "oh so shes having vaginal discharge?". I respond "yes it started after her last heat cycle 3 days ago". The dr responds sarcastically "yea thats not how their periods work". DUHHH!! I literally told the receptionist when making the appointment and the nurse she has pyometra!! I just need your freaking diagnosis to get her surgery & these people try to charge me more for blood work than the actual surgery with emancipet! Incompetence at it's finest. Not animal ppl! Any animal lover would've gave me the diagnosis to save my kittens life! Obviously she had pyometra!!

posted: 02/15/2026

Maeve

Don’t bring your cat here. These are not cat people. The vet tech literally reached in suddenly to grab my cat from his crate. Ok this is Cat 101. You don’t do this to a healthy cat, and you definitely don’t do this to a struggling cat. The vet also didn’t seem confident or comfortable dealing with a cat. She basically said it had been a long time since she treated a senior cat. All around bad experience for myself and my cat. If you wanna save yourself a mild-moderate case of PTSD-don’t come here with your poor kitty.

posted: 01/30/2026

nikki megan

Scammers :) will lie about the cost over the phone and then charge you double when you go to check out. Staff is incompetent and rude as well. Do not take your pets here, I think hundreds of bad reviews should be a hint to anyone thinking about coming here. I wish I would’ve read them before I spent hundreds for a simple visit. Then was quoted nearly $1,000 for the next visit. lol math was NOT mathing.

posted: 10/04/2025

Chase Von Ach

Savita and her team did a good job helping me navigate my older dog's health problems. His treatments seemed to have helped him and he doesn't have an infection anymore. I'm not even sure he knows what happened! Anyways he's back to his old self and chasing after squirrels again. And I'm happy I chose Wells Branch. Also, their prices are very reasonable.

posted: 01/13/2024

Cindy Aleman

If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would. I’m shocked by the judgmental and pushy attitude I received from the veterinarian. She was incredibly rude and showed no compassion when I explained I couldn’t afford a $6,000 surgery for my dog. I’m a full-time student — money is tight but that didn’t matter to the vet — I was quoted $130–$180 over the phone for my pets visit today but after everything, I was charged $280! This place is money-hungry, and the facility itself is disgusting — the smell hits you the second you walk in. The receptionist was rude and even gave me dirty looks after my dog’s appointment. I’ve been bringing my other dog here since 2018. I always had a weird feeling about this place, but the coupons kept me coming back. Now I realize it’s not worth the disrespect, the unprofessionalism, or the emotional stress. They need to learn how to be kind, understanding, and professional — not pushy, judgmental, and cold. Do better.

posted: 07/30/2025