Vetco Total Care

3.9 (434)
2110 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, 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 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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Cat Garcia

Online appointment booking was a breeze. Great hours, quick service. Vet was knowledgeable and thorough. I really like how they show you an estimate of the billing. Walked me through each line item and confirmed which options I wanted to go with. I love the transparency.

posted: 11/08/2022

Harold Lanphier

We brought our 13 year old German Shepard in for an exam to see Dr. Cleary and her staff for a growth on her foot that has grown in the past 2 week. We talked about doing the surgery to have it removed. The staff was very kind and explain the process to us. We dropped her off in the morning to have the growth removed. When the surgery was over and our pet was in recovery Dr. Cleary gave us a call to let us know how it went. When we picked up our pet the staff went over the information with us we would need for home after care. The staff called us the next day to see how our pet was doing. We couldn't ask for better care from the staff at Vetco. They have earned our business.

posted: 09/26/2023

Cami Ferrell

Been a couple times for my pup. Haven’t really had anything other than neutral experiences before this. I don’t love that the entire assessment of your pet is often out of the room, and not actually with the vet. Today’s tech was not at all paying attention to my dog’s care. It was obvious she didn’t read his chart, she came with an estimate for an entirely different procedure, and all my dog needed was an allergy injection. I was told follow up injections would only be the injection cost, but there were extra costs. I also just requested the injection for 50lb weight since my dog doesn’t sit still on the scale, and came out at 50.5. She said he needed the dose for 60 pounds. I originally mentioned in the previous visit notes I’d like to have an allergy panel for my dog, but they just rushed to assume it was sudden onset of environmental allergies. Now I’m not even sure he should be getting this injection. Will likely be looking elsewhere for care. This is good for routine vaccinations, but not personal care.

posted: 05/06/2023

Constance Foston

I have a Vetco 5 minutes from me but they didn't have a Vet on duty so I had to travel 30minutes out to get my pet an exam. He ripped his nail on something & it looked infected. The River Oaks location took excellent care of him, educated me on his vaccines & over health. They told me of future conditions to be aware of. They were friendly, kind, & courteous, & most importantly affordable.

posted: 04/17/2023

Court Kilgore

TLDR; IF YOU WANNA BE ROBBED, DISRESPECTED AND DEAL WITH PEOPLE WHO DO NOT CARE ABOUT ANIMALS, BRING YOUR PETS HERE. This vet “hospital” is awful. For starters they are NOT a hospital though they will charge you a hospital fee. I brought my dog here for a limp and had him checked out a few months ago, they told me it was nothing to worry about but I should do the testing. Obviously I love my dog so I did the testing and everything “came back fine” and I followed the instructions of just giving him Cosequin. Fast forward to today, my dogs limping has gotten worse so I book an appointment and an hour later they call me back saying they’re not going to see him and he needs to go to an emergency vet. I explained to them I was not going to take him to an emergency vet bc they lost themselves as a hospital and I will be bringing him to his 9:45 am appointment. The woman on the phone who did not identify herself told me I could pay to bring him in but that would be their answer. WHAT KIND OF VET HOSPITAL REFUSES THEIR PATIENTS!?? This place is absolute garbage and needs to be shut down.

posted: 08/04/2023