Northside Animal Hospital

4.7 (490 reviews)
2801 MacArthur Dr, Waco, TX 76708, 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 Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Northside 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.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Northside Animal Hospital? 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.

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4.9 Adoro 34
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,250
4.9 Embrace 20,008
4.9 Fetch 5,987
4.1 Figo 2,876
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,406
4.8 Lemonade 834
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,561
4.7 Nationwide 25,788
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,529
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,884
4.7 Pumpkin 3,624
4.6 Spot 11,667
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

4.7

490 reviews

We've been coming to Northside since we arrived in Waco in 2020, at the height of Covid. Even through those trying times they provided quality care to pets in need. We've continued with Northside because they are a great team of people who genuinely care about animals. We've experience both well care, emergency visits and bereavement, and each visit has been met with care and respect for the pets and the owners. There's a continuity in care b/c there's very low turnover in staff. The staff knows you and your pets. The Vets are professional, caring listeners who provide only the best for the animals at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Northside Animal hospital!!!❤️

Dec 21, 2024

Friendliest staff/Dr's. Always try their best to squeeze us in last min for emergencies! Also very budget friendly! Ive always been very grateful for the help they give me princess Lulu !!

Jun 6, 2026

I take my two dogs here, & we have been loving this clinic going on 5 years now. Their pricing is the best, I even recommended them to my parents who have cats and they say the same things. The staff is super welcoming, very polite, & professional. Our vet has fixed any concerns I had with my dogs over the years and I am overly pleased with this clinic!! I just had a sudden urge to leave them a review because they absolutely deserve it! I catch myself bragging about them often. Side note: if your dog has allergies, this is the clinic who I’ll find out what’s best for your dog!!! We tried everything & they figured it out w both of my babies. Clean, fast, and always available when I call.

Mar 2, 2026

We chose this clinic after a recommendation from family after we moved into the area. We have had two wellness visits and one emergency visit and all the staff have been incredibly helpful. During the emergency, my little dog was admitted and ended up with abdominal surgery. They kept me informed as they went through the day and he was able to come home that night. They called daily afterwards to check on him for almost 2 weeks which I have never had a clinic do before. It was wonderful to know they were concerned and it was great to get daily input on what to do for his recovery. I can’t recommend them enough!

Apr 16, 2026

Update:5/5/2026 Wonderful as usual! Our family loves Dr. Cox...he is very special to us. Daisy Mae will always be his little patient. I do not think I have ever met such a kind person as Dr. Cox. He is knowledgeable and professional as well as down to earth with great sense of humour. The staff and techs are so nice and friendly with a gentle attitude when handling my sweet little babygirl. I cannot ever thank them enough. They have all been there when I needed comfort at two of the worst moments in my life. My Scooter (2011) and sweet Bella (2023) had to be put to sleep. Thank you Dr. Cox and staff for everything you do. 1st pic Daisy Mae 8 wks old (2025) 2nd pic Bella (2023) Next 3 pics Daisy Mae (2026) Scooter (2011) UPDATE: 4/24/2025 Dr. Cox is wonderful. He has been our babies vet for many years. He has always been compassionate when it came time to say goodbye to them. His care has been very important to us. I would not think of going to anyone else to help raise them healthy. His technician Mike is the best you could have to help Dr. Cox. They make an outstanding team. They were the two that helped my husband Randy and I say goodbye to our last baby Bella. It was a very difficult day and they both helped us get through this process of letting her go to Heaven. I will never forget how compassionate they were to us. How kind and gentle they were with our Bella. We now have a new baby Daisy Mae that has joined our family and we look forward to having these lovely people taking care of her health needs! Photos below: On left: New baby, Daisy Mae, 8 weeks. On right: Previous baby, Bella,15 years. We had to have our precious toy poodle, Bella put to sleep. She was 15 years old with a failing heart and other age related problems. She was suffering and no hope for a quality life. Our doctor there is Dr. Bruce Cox. He is the most wonderful, kind, sensitive doctor we have ever known. He was Bellas doctor from her 8 weeks to her last breath. I give this animal hospital and all their staff applause for being there when needed. For being their with advice when you are worried about your babies. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. 💯 Photos below: On left: New baby, Daisy Mae, 8 weeks. On right: Previous baby, Bella,15 years.

May 5, 2026