Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Vetco Total Care 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 Vetco Total Care 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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 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 | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 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
226 reviews
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.
Aug 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)
Jul 3, 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.
Jun 5, 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
Aug 2, 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. 😃
Nov 1, 2020