Vetco Total Care

4.4 (143)
1901 Texas Ave Ste C, College Station, TX 77840, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care

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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
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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Faith Butler

I take all of my cats to them and have had great experiences with them. The doctors are very knowledgeable and the technicians always make sure my pets and I are comfortable and informed throughout the visit. I have a cat that doesn't like strangers and even he loves the staff here (crazy!). Highly recommend!

posted: 06/01/2023

Hanna Tyer

As stated by Ronny B. We took our cat to get his rabies vaccine here. They were aware that he was unvaccinated and still decided to not wear any protection. Our cat got scared and bit the vet (who was pregnant. I do not understand why she would not want to take any precautions in her current state). They then said “this happens all the time” and ran out of the room. The front desk person came in and said they were calling animal control to ask if they could still give the shots he required. What they did not tell us was that an officer was coming to take our cat away for 10 days. The officer told us she has to come to this location a lot and she has never heard of a vet not wearing leather gloves. We got to talk to the tech Julia again and she was very defensive and didn’t want to take any blame in the situation. She said they had no reason to believe that he is aggressive since he has no history of aggression in his chart because the last time he came he was a baby. Exactly…. How were we supposed to know how he would act they should take better precautions. He is never aggressive at home. Long story short, we were being responsible pet owners trying to get our cat vaccinated and now he is spending 10 nights in the humane society.

posted: 05/25/2023

Brittney Crowe

Ever since Vetco took over the old clinic, I've had nothing but a great experience. The staff and vet were very informative, and didn't try to upsell me on anything they thought wasn't completely necessary. Instead, they informed me on what I could do for the future if I decide. I came in for my cat's mild ear infection and the staff were able to clean and medicate her ears, despite the last clinic that wasn't able to do that successfully. I have a very happy kitty. For rabies shot, full body examination, ear test, and medicine application it was $180. So more or less you can decide if that's pricey or not, but the service was great.

posted: 03/17/2023

Ronny B

The affordability of the location is always a bonus but as is with this world, the cheaper the work, the worse the labor. My 1yr old cat was due for his scheduled shots and a rabies shot. He is an indoor cat and very well mannered at home. When administering the shots he got scared and bit the doctor, which thus precedented a series of unprofessional observations: -There was no preventative measures such as a cone or bite resistant gloves in case the cat feels the need to defend. -I was left misinformed on any information other than Animal Control arriving. -No compensation for rabies quarantine is offered for their lack of preparation and caution. -The nurses were defensive in their efforts to not be held responsible for anything. Their reasoning was that he was very calm prior but that should not mean you wouldn’t have the correct measures to prevent ANYTHING from happening. Because of their unprofessionalism I will not be going back to their location or support Vetco or Petco until they add new measures to prevent unprofessional occurrences like this happening. EDIT: I was wrong in saying they are affordable. Apparently compared to other locations, they overcharge by around $70-$100 more. Even more reason not to go given the experience.

posted: 05/25/2023

Sedona Heaney

The vet and vet tech were so caring of my puppy, they realized I was young and gave me some advice on the best care for my puppy, and the quality of the service was great.

posted: 06/12/2023