Pet Medical Center of San Antonio
4.3 (183) 7811 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX 78250, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pet Medical Center of San Antonio
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,782 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,395 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,065 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,691 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,878 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,936 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,142 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,938 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,694 |
| 4.4 | Adoro | 5 |
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
Vet was was dismissive and uncaring, vet assistant was downright cruel! Vet assistant told us medicines are all the same so if we tried one then give up and put our healthy 7 year old pet to sleep. Unbelievably bad experience with them, worse than the lies they told us and unhelpful advice that we were so clear we had already tried, they then had us waiting for MONTHS to hear from their behavioral specialist. Then they just ghosted us! Paying customers with no indication that they couldn't help, they just kept telling us that the vet is still talking with the behavior specialist and just wait to hear back. They strung us along when we could have been going somewhere else for help (thank God we did eventually get real help) and even if they had some unspoken issues with us they could have just refused service, then we could have gotten help sooner. Just to add clarity, we have a 7-yr old cat who has never (not even at the vet) hurt anyone. His behavior problem was peeing outside the litter box. They told us he's "mean" (that is a quote!!) and he should be 1. Locked in the smallest windowless room in my house until he does or 2. Put to sleep immediately Yep! We asked for medicine but they said NO. Just unreal poor medical service, I cannot comprehend the bad day someone is having that they tell a concerned pet owner this stuff!
posted: 08/23/2025
November 13, 2019 , I had to make a very hard decisions on trying to keep my baby girl alive or to help her pass away and be out of pain. Everyone was very supportive. I'm a nurse so I knew her chances of recover were slim. I felt the staff helped me through one of the hardest mornings. Dr. Weeks and his assistant didn't rush me and stayed by my side until, I was ready. There was no pressure at all, only caring people.⁸
posted: 11/16/2019
Everyone is super nice, and the Veterinarians will walk you through every and any procedure they will do on your precious pet(s) in detail. My cat needed a dental cleaning and her shots re-newed. The vet that was going to be operating on her for her dental exam told me exactly what was wrong with her teeth and made me aware of anything and everything that could happen during and after the procedure. After the exam, getting her blood work taken for the dental procedure, and her shots were taken she was scheduled for her dental cleaning the next week. (The shots were expensive). The day of the procedure I dropped her off at 7:30 AM and they told me she should be done around 2-4 PM and they would call me to pick her up. They called me when she was awake from anesthesia told me exactly what happened during the procedure and to pick her up. I went to pick her up and they gave me detailed instructions for her medication, what to watch for, and to call them if I had any questions or concerns. It was very expensive due to a lot of her teeth having to be extracted, but they took real great care of my baby and she feels so much better now that she doesn't have those really bad teeth in her mouth.!
posted: 04/09/2018
Great experience! The front office was very accommodating to my schedule, and Dr. Weeks has great chair side manner and knowledgeable. I will be back !
posted: 05/28/2025
Veterinarians in San Antonio, Texas
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A Pet's Choice Veterinary Care
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Acres North Animal Clinic
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Affordable Pet Care
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Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital
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