Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital
4.6 (203) 12727 Mountain Air, San Antonio, TX 78249, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Ten West Bird & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 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
This was a horrible vet experience, not only did the vet not give me any helpful information but she had to read off of the papers she gave me because she was hesitating on care questions. The vet tech was also very rude, they both stressed my snake out so much from the way they were handling him, they also gave me contradictory information on temperature and humidity. And the care guides they provided were outdated and had false information.
posted: 11/05/2025
Yearly checkup for my Piccolo, everything went great as expected, all the people were amazing as well, my Dr Barbara Powers DVM extremely professional and delivering the best plus service and understanding all our concerns, thanks lots everyone at the Hospital; looking forward to seeing you soon 😀 He will be taking some time off from mom, (me) I'm mucho less stressed about leaving my baby Piccolo behind and staying in with the wonderful crew at the clinic. Thanks so much for everything you do for us.
posted: 06/17/2024
These guys were BEYOND AMAZING!!! Their prices were extremely reasonable, the team was very welcoming, friendly and professional, and the Doctor was so understanding and even let me listen to my little "Stella's" heartbeat!!! It was such a beautiful moment. I will never bring my chickens anywhere else!!
posted: 08/05/2022
I rate Dr. Powers a 1/5 because I took my Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink in for reptile mites which are quite common in reptiles. She didn’t really handle him too much, and didn’t seem to know much about his kind. She lied to me telling me that the medicine she advised and applied to him(Advantage II) was “prescription” only. FALSE. I’m aware that i can purchase that very medication over the counter at any local PetsMart or Petco as it is used on kittens and cats. I asked her how much it was since I can get one dose for $16.99, she then told me that it was $28. So overall, i feel lied to, and cheated and my poor reptile wasn’t treated the way he should have been since she misrepresented herself. Not to mention, the questions she was asking me were quite offensive, almost felt like an interrogation as if i don’t have all of my pets’ best interest in heart and mind. I have since taken him to a different well trusted true exotic vet since he still had mites after his visit with her on Monday(12/2/24). You should stick to warm blooded animals, this way you don’t overpromise and under deliver. Thank you but no thank you.
posted: 12/05/2024
Amazing! I have taken both of my ferrets here, and this place is friendly, clean, amazing doctors that talk with you to get a very good understanding of the little guys to give them the best treatment. And I think that the price is great too, having exotic pets is pricey obviously, but even surgery for one of my boys didn’t break the bank. And even if you have questions after a visit they are more than helpful over the phone. I drive 17 miles one way just to go to this clinic!!! It’s amazing! Oh, and I’m not sure if this is just my own experience but they seem to be able to schedule appointments quick! All in all, this place is great, if you have ferrets and can make the drive, I stand by this place with my soul!
posted: 07/03/2025
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