Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital
4.4 (226) 8004 Denton Hwy Ste 132, Watauga, TX 76148, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
They were very kind and understanding when having to put my 17 year old cat down. This was very hard for me, and they gave us as much time as we needed. They got me in quickly to avoid having her be in pain for longer.
posted: 08/29/2024
Monday, July 1, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., our male Dog had a Veterinary appointment at the Petco Vetco Total Care, located at 8004 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX. Dr. Skees, finally ended his speech, "basically trying to make me feel guilty as if the dog is miserable and it's our job as pet owners to do what's needed to care for the pet, and many refuse to do this because they simply can't afford to get the medicine." My response to Dr. Skees for the 4th time after him spending an additional 20 minutes to convince me to give the Dog a shot that I'd already informed Lourdes (Dr. Skees medical Tech Assistant), that we were no longer going to administer (Cytopoint). Affordability had "nothing" to do with it. It's the effectiveness of the Cytopoint which was our concern. Our Dog has taken the Cytopoint injection for the last three (3) years during what was diagnosed as "allergy" season for him. This year, we need to get to the root of the problem and try to fix the problem -vs- continuing to inject the Dog with medications that obviously only helps for what Dr. Skees has informed for four (4) weeks (although our pets Paws breaks out between every six to twelve months, extremely noticeable during the months starting around April, July or August). My recommendations for Veterinary Physicians and Medical Techs with the approach of Dr. Skees and Lourdes, is to please do as the Pet Owners initially instructed you to do. Don't recommend a lot of unnecessary medications and shots for a Dog, just because they are a Dog. Lourdes recommended the Flea and Tick injection and charged for this treatment that was NOT needed. The private exam room had flying Gants, Flies, and other flying insects, which made the room appear to not be 100% clean. I was skeptical to even let my Dog sit on the floor. This issue can be corrected by requesting a Pest Control visit to their clinic (treat the exam waiting rooms with a pet safe insecticide and purchase a fly swatter or flying ribbon traps). Conclusion, there's a proper way to request updated information and never conduct a procedure on a pet or recommend a medication for a pet unless it's absolutely necessary. Follow the instructions of that has been provided by the pet owner, and as a Veterinary Care Physician, never use reverse physiology to make a pet owner feel that they're not providing the best care for their Dog, just because we refused a medication that’s obviously not working for the best interest of the pet with no long-term effects and permanent solution to heal the root of what's causing the problem (Allergy). Where are the NATURAL solutions, recommendations, and suggestions to cure minor skin irritations and Allergies for pes that do not involve the consistency of medications being injected into our pets that's not curing the problem? -Linda and Trey (DFW)
posted: 07/03/2024
Operation Manager Shannon Weismer was late to my interview and rushed through it. I wasn't give a fair opportunity to give my all into it because she was rushing and had other things to do. If you know your late to a meeting you scheduled and you honestly don't have time for it just reschedule at a better date instead of wasting other people's time. It's very inconsiderate and inconvenient. It reflects badly on the company as a whole.
posted: 06/05/2024
We took our pup havanese poodle to this vet! Every one was super nice and friendly. They gave her, her shots and was so gentle with her. I also got a nice trim and nails clipping on the house we appreciate the staff here. Thank you for caring for our puppy
posted: 08/02/2021
Let me start off by saying I researched for a long period of time for the right place for our Chewie. Worth it! Dr. Richardson and staff were so sweet and informative. I highly recommend them and only advise this: be prepared to pay far LESS than you expected. 😃
posted: 11/01/2020