Animal Medical Care

4.5 (615 reviews)
1604 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 76504, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Medical Care

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 Animal Medical Care? 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,228
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,918
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 11,234
4.8 Nationwide 25,705
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,347
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,867
4.7 Pumpkin 3,545
4.6 Spot 11,586
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

4.5

615 reviews

A wellness exam started at $60 which was about $10-$15 cheaper than other local veterinarians. I came in as a walk in and only waited about 20 minutes to be seen. I felt Dr. Karen could have looked over my dog for just a few moments longer. No temperature was checked or anything. She just looked at what I was concerned about and prescribed meds in a matter of seconds. The front desk and the tech was really nice. The whole appointment with medications came out to less than $100. Inside was clean. Overall, I’d come back. Especially if the prices stay around the same.

Apr 28, 2023

Love this place, vet tech Adam is always friendly and helpful. The vet however was not very professional and demanded to be pet the whole time she was in the room, didn't even look at my cats (see pic LOL). In all seriousness, I always have a good experience here. They treated me and my dog with dignity when I sent her over the rainbow bridge, always give me their full attention and time when it's busy, and the prices are always reasonable. It's also nice to see well cared for office cats and dogs, just be careful with the spicy office cat and HEED THE WARNING LOL

Jul 22, 2023

We have been bringing our pets to this place since we moved to Bell county 8 years ago because We adopted one of our dogs from the shelter next door. Our pets have extensive files and have spent lots of time here. The problem is that they don’t care anymore. They are so afraid of my dog that they treat her like trash. I picked her up after a four hours stay for surgery with A LOT of blood CAKED, dried, and crusted all down her shoulder & elbow along with urine all over her hind legs. It was so bad that I had no choice but to put her straight in the shower with a fresh surgery incision and it took a good 15 minutes to get all the dried blood out of her short coat. It is obvious she was thrown in a kennel to recover from sedation with not a single person monitoring the incision or her condition. They are so afraid of her, they can’t even clean her up or walk her - and we have boarded her there MANY times. The old crew knew my dog, cultivated a relationship with HER (also were able to read her record to see she is definitely a female), and understood she was afraid and not a threat to anyone that isn’t coming at her with medical tools. I was charged $60 for the vet to pop their head in the room for 20 seconds and then call me into the hall to schedule surgery. This hospital now runs more like a cattle farm than anything else. I’m so sad that I need to find a different vet who will remember my pets and has staff that care about animals as much as they do about their paycheck. The one star is for the memory of what this once great hospital was before it was decided that money and numbers were more important than the care of the animals.

Aug 6, 2023

They made my grieving easier. Dr Black is a vet I will return to with my other animals. Bandit meant so much to me and you handle him with kindness and love. Thank you

May 27, 2023

My 8-10 month old rescue kitten ingested foam which caused a blockage. They were conservative in testing and treatment refraining from surgery until it was the only option because they couldn’t find what was wrong (foam didn’t show on X-ray). They’re cost is reasonable and lower than many other vets in the area. The vet personally called me each morning with an update and when I called to get an update she would call me back verses a vet tech. I will never use another vet clinic for my furry brood of 5 animals. Thank you for saving my little guy Knight.

Mar 19, 2023