South San Gabriel Animal Clinic
4.8 (156) 4180 N US Hwy 183, Leander, TX 78641, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at South San Gabriel Animal Clinic
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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
Doc Stiles is the best vet in the world!!! He has been taking care of our kids (dogs) for over 16 years!!! All of our kids: Max, Sierra, Ozzy, Mariah, Gauge, Hailey, Kilo & Kimber absolutely loved Doc, Diva and Rebecca (his vet techs) as much as we do!!!!. ❤️
posted: 03/11/2025
leaving one star because of the lack of cleanliness as well as lack of structure with this vets policies. frank stiles is solid as it relates to price but that’s it. i took my fur baby in for surgery (which i had to insist we do because he was nonchalant about whether he even wanted to do it) and i insisted with the staff that she will probably try to pull her stitches out when she wakes up from surgery and that if i needed to provide a cone i would be happy to do so and they said they would let me know which they never did. i ended up picking my dog up with a huge open bleeding gash on her leg from where they removed the mass and all they told me was to “put these drops on it” to help the gash heal faster. the vet office and place where they keep the dogs is absolutely atrocious and i was so concerned my dog was at risk for infection. literally filled with dirt and never cleaned. following this i had to reschedule an appointment because im 8 months pregnant and needed to make an urgent OB appointment and when i went to reschedule i was informed that the vet wouldn’t see my dog anymore because i “no showed” which wasn’t true. i called in advance and was disregarded. i’ll be reporting this vet to whoever i can for lack of cleanliness and following of legal ordinance. absolutely terrible.
posted: 05/22/2025
Dr. Stiles is the only vet my dog liked! And he did everything to keep our old dog going til the very end. Thank you, Dr. Stiles and staff
posted: 12/20/2024
Today was our first visit and I’m beyond thrilled to know a place and veterinarian like this still exists! Such a genuine vibe from the get go, and Dr Stiles has such a comforting demeanor, perspective and approach. My dogs will now be clients for life!
posted: 10/03/2024
Dr. Stiles and his team are fantastic, welcoming people. I didn’t know what to expect and have been to a slew of disappointing Vets recently for my cat’s issues so I tried not to have any expectations at all. Dr. Stiles honestly became one of my favorite humans in just one hour. He listened to my concerns and gave me his version of an honest truth as a pet owner along with his professional opinion. He spoke to me like a person not a client’s owner. He provided space for when the conversation became difficult and encouraged me to keep having hope because you never know. He is willing to help me find some kind of solution to help prolong my cat’s life (or give him comfort in his final months) and for that I am grateful. He’s also old school which I appreciate: no email or fax, printed records only, no text reminders, very cool vintage signs, art and memorabilia everywhere. Consider yourself lucky if you can be seen by this Veterinarian!
posted: 08/08/2024
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