Kilgore Veterinary Associates
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Kilgore Veterinary Associates
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Kilgore Veterinary Associates? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
518 reviews
I had to put my ancient dog down because she was not comfortable, maybe cancer? The very and his assistants were helpful, comforting and respectful of what transpired. I was well pleased with the professionalism that they had there. They come highly recommended!
Dec 16, 2025
This is the most disrespectful clinic I have ever been to. I have worked in vet clinics across Texas for over 8years and have a very good understanding of how clinics function and how all of the billing works. My husband asked me to use this clinic for our animals when we got married and I have given it two goes. Once with my cat and another with my puppy. BOTH times I had the same experience. In both instances I called ahead to make my appointment and specified what my animals needed and verified the cost. Both times when my animal was in the exam room I immediately knew that the technicians and doctors were literally doing whatever they wanted, completely disregarding what I agreed to over the phone. The whole appointment, both the doctors and technicians, unknowing of my background in animal medicine and practice development, were trying to sneak various things into the appointment to simply gain more money. I had to tell people NO many times in the middle of them trying to force various things onto my animals that I did not agree to just because of this reason. Anyone in the general public would not think or see their actions to tell them no. My visits that I had agreed to and double verified cost of being $35 for one and $65 for the other (even with me catching them trying to add stuff on in the appointments) turned into a $70 and $250 visit. Then when you try to talk to the receptionist about why what was agreed to while scheduling the appointment was not directly communicated to their staff they have no answer but “I’m sorry this is what it is”. This is NOT the way any respectable vet clinic is run. It is absolutely rude and disrespectful to every client they have. I would not recommend this clinic to ANYONE unless you want your animals to have various things done to them that they don’t need and you didn’t ask for and then being charged for the nonsense afterwards. My husband and I will NOT be going back to this clinic with any of our animals.
Sep 19, 2025
Problem was I had appointments in the past 4 or 5 appointments. And you wait for hours and hours to get to see the 1 doctor that's always in surgery. 2 times I walked out after over 2 hours waiting past my appointment times. Can't go back because what they say and what happens are 2 different things.
Oct 13, 2025
They took good care of my dog and were very kind to her. However it was my first time bringing an animal to the vet and they made me feel kind of stupid for not knowing how the appointment should go. And then when I was trying to check out the receptionist completely ignored me until I asked if I needed to check out and all she said was that we had to wait on my dog’s chart and went back to ignoring me. I just wish they’d explained things a little more.
Jun 17, 2025
We have been using Kilgore Vet Associates since probably 2006 or 2007. Dr. Pittman and Dr. Thoni has always taken amazing care of our animals. We currently have 4 seniors, and we are so thankful to have them taking care of our 4-legged family! Dr. Pittman always takes the time to listen to us and values our knowledge about our animals. He allows us to be part of the team in our animals' care. That is important to us. Editing my review to add that Dr. Brunson has joined the KVA team, and she has helped me navigate my 13.5yr old cocker spaniel's heart disease. She is wonderful with him, and he loves seeing her. We are so thankful to have this group of veterinarians as part of our health care team for our animals.
Aug 19, 2024
Veterinarians in Kilgore, Texas
Cow Doc Veterinary Services
2051 Farm to Market Rd 2276, Kilgore, TX 75662, USAKilgore Small Animal Veterinary Hospital
1508 US-259 BUS, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA(903) 984-0621
Kilgore Veterinary Associates
3403 S Henderson Blvd, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA(903) 984-4462
North Creek Animal Hospital
2051 Farm to Market Rd 2276, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA(903) 983-1019