Cornerstone Animal Hospital

4.8 (465)
3200 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Cornerstone 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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Kara Gaskey

We love Cornerstone! We are grateful to have found a vet office that takes such excellent care of our dogs. We love Olivia and how kind she is to Dempsey every time we have to come in. I’m eternally grateful to Dr. Newth for diagnosing Dempsey and ultimately saving his life. Dr. Burke is so kind and thoughtful with explaining things to us and following up. Scout and Dempsey are lucky to have such an a wonderful team caring for them :)

posted: 01/28/2023

Kathy Masse

I was able to get my pet into see a vet for a semi emergent appt. We are new to the area and needed help. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My pup and I will refer Cornerstone to anyone looking for a good place to bring their fur babies to!

posted: 05/03/2023

Alicia Grajales

Cornerstone Animal Hospital is wonderful in every way. The facilities are beautiful and spotless. The office personnel are friendly and professional. I love the veteranarians. Their love of animals is obvious. They are gentle, loving, and caring with my dog.

posted: 08/18/2023

Kristina Pekkala

I had been going here for months with my first dog and had no complaints . A second dog recently joined our family who is a little nervous going to the vet and I took our second dog for their first (and will be the last) visit to Cornerstone. Although the tech and office staff were very polite, the vet was incredibly rude and unprofessional. My second dog was showing obvious signs of anxiety -- barking, panting heavily, wanting to move away from the vet, tail between the legs, hair on the back slightly raised. I restrained my dog with the leash, and upon the suggestion of the tech, I muzzled my dog just to be safe. During the examination, my second dog held his head in my hands while the vet and tech proceeded with the examination and administered the vaccines. In response to this, the vet demanded after the examination that I remove my dog from the office. I put my dog in the car and came back into the practice to check out. When I returned, the vet personally berated me for my dog's behavior, told me I was not skilled enough as an owner to handle my dog, and suggested that I rehome my dog. I was shocked by this response because it seemed so disproportionate to the situation and out of turn for my prior experiences at this hospital. I just said okay and checked out and paid the bill because I was so upset that I did not even know what to say. The next day I reached out to the office to discuss the poor experience I had at the vet the day before, and to give the vet an opportunity to either apologize or otherwise address their inappropriate behavior (because up until that day I had good experiences with this vet's office and was legitimately perplexed as to why I was treated so disrespectfully and with hostility). The vet's office never responded. I am posting here because I do not want someone to experience the same mistreatment I faced, and because of this terrible experience I will not be returning to this practice because I cannot trust that my pets will be treated with compassion, competency, or professionalism. Not to mention, I have never felt so personally disrespected by a business in my life. Particularly if you have a dog who is nervous going to the vet -- I would NOT recommend going here.

posted: 05/08/2023

Theresa Davis

Everyone who we spoke with was so kind and knowledgeable and helped to make our first visit an amazing experience. The doctor and nurse went above and beyond to answer all of our questions and to easy any concerns we may have had about our puppy not feeling so well.

posted: 06/19/2023