Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital
3.9 (550) 2110 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care 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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
I came here a couple weeks ago with my cat and had a great experience. The vet, the front desk people, the techs; everything was amazing. So today when I brought in my 15 year old dog, Rowdy, with diarrhea today I assumed the same experience. The techs and front desk staff were still great. However, there a different vet today named Dr. McGovern and she was one of the most vile human being I have encountered in a long time. She was unempathetic, condescending, and straight up mean to me and my boyfriend. When I left the clinic, I was disappointed to the point of tears. The vet was making baseless claims about the severity of his “condition” only to find out she had yet to run any tests. Her only evidence was that “he was obviously in distress because he is panting and pacing” which is completely normal for a dog at the vet who is stressed out and whose tummy hurts?? She was saying he “obviously” had anemia, again she had not run any tests. She had just looked at our dog. She then checked his heart and randomly said he had a heart murmur. Gave zero information on this, just stated it. Even though we had taken him to another vet just a few weeks ago and they said his heart was great. She made me and my boyfriend feel like we were the worst pet parents in the world and that we weren’t taking the condition seriously. (Which she never explained to us what that was. Just that it “could be a lot of things.”) When we were sitting there confused about what she was trying to tell us about Rowdy she actually said “okay so what is the money situation” as if we weren’t willing to give money to help our dog when were just genuinely confused. We told her we just wanted to run the fecal test and get some diarrheal medication and wait for the test results because he was acting completely normal otherwise. She then left the room in a hurry and never came back. She gave us no directive on the medicine. They have rotating vets at this clinic and Dr. Mary Sue McGovern is the worst of the worst, so I would just stay away from this practice altogether to not run the risk of experiencing her. She should lose her veterinarian license. I would highly recommend Sunset Animal Hospital off of Southwest Freeway instead. We went there and explained our situation to the front desk people and they were so nice and helped us understand what the medicine was and what to watch for. UPDATE 8/17: Test came back positive for Hookworm. A very common easily treatable parasite. Symptoms include anemia, lethargy and diarrhea. This woman is completely off her rocker and should absolutely be stripped of her vet license.
posted: 08/17/2025
My maltipoo Flora had been sick for a few days/ alternating between constipation and diarrhea with one episode of vomiting. I was able to get an appointment the same day. The vet was very nice as was the “office manager/assistant.” The receptionist was very pleasant and efficient. Everyone was very friendly and efficient. I did not like the cost of the services which included a first-time appointment discount. It was in line with other vetinerary practices. I erroneously thought Vetco would be cheaper.
posted: 01/28/2026
Brought my cat in for a visit for rash and hair loss. The staff were awesome and knowledgeable. They took good care of my Luna. They answered my questions, and gave me suggestions on how to continue her care and treatment. Thank you!
posted: 02/14/2026
I'm not sure what's up with the 3.8 rating. I took my cat in for eye issues. The vet tech Jada (sorry if I spelled it wrong) that spoke with us before the appointment was amazing, informative and friendly. Dr. McGovern was extremely nice and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed at all. They didn't add extra testing or procedures that weren't necessary. I was very happy with my experience.
posted: 01/17/2026
The receptionist was very kind but The service was kind of rude, especially from the head veterinarian She didn't even tell me the results of my dog's test. The assistant was completely different; she was very kind. But the head veterinarian only told us to bring medication for our next visit to calm the dog down, and they practically forced us to buy it because we were going to get a warning at every vet clinic in the country. It was quite discourteous of them, but they didn't give us any specifics about what we had been through. We hope they will be more courteous next time we return.
posted: 11/23/2025
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