Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital

4.6 (203 reviews)
12727 Mountain Air, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA

Hours

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 on Veterinary Costs at Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital

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.

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Looking for information about Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

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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

4.6

203 reviews

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.

Nov 5, 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.

Jun 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!!

Aug 5, 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.

Dec 5, 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!

Jul 3, 2025