Suburban Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Suburban 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 Suburban 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 150,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,175 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,903 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,674 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,244 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,283 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,399 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,110 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,802 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,372 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,323 |
| 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
361 reviews
Had a great experience with Dr. Shaw. He and the tech took especially gentle care of my older Standard Poodle. He is beginning to experience some age-related issues, and the team explained clearly how I could help my dog. He also took into consideration my need to keep costs down. Appreciated the visit.
Aug 23, 2023
I wanted to take a moment to give our veterinarian Dr. Kelly McGrath a shout out. We have been taking both our dogs to her exclusively since we moved to the Falls Church area a little over 2 years ago and I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. We got a puppy (just turned 2!) who has been one hell of a handful constantly eating everything she could get her mouth on and struggled with a UTI and incontinence as a puppy and Dr. McGrath went out of her way more times than I can could on hands and feet to help us and reassure us of the path forward. Honestly I can't fathom how we would of survived without her through this process. We have since made it through and our puppy is a strong health teen doggo and its all thanks to the amazing work she put in. I have had animals my entire 30+ years I have been on this green earth and I have yet to find a single vet who has cared as deeply about their clients as Dr. McGrath has about my pets. She is the vet who comes to my mind when someone says "I want a vet who treats my animals like it was their own." God bless!
Aug 18, 2023
Our two-decades old cat started wobbling and falling over several days ago. She hasn't been seen by a veterinarian since 2004. We took her to Suburban, and she was treated by Dr. Haviland. I cannot sing praises loudly enough for her and her team. When we took our formerly "Fat Kat" in, we were braced for the diagnosis that Allie Kat should be euthanized. However, Dr. Haviland explained clearly and honestly how she would treat a cat so old who, evidently, has chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, as shown in the blood test, and is blind in one eye. Rather than recommending a 2-day stay with MRI, etc., in a veterinary hospital, Dr. Haviland and her team administered antibiotics and fluids in their office. We were sent home with a bag of "goodies" -- special dry food, a can of moist food, and three Rxs. Although the old gal still isn't her old self, Allie is moving a bit better and her appetite has improved. My husband, especially, is hoping that he'll have his "best friend" around for a while. AND, even though we haven't had much experience with veterinarians, I think Suburban Animal Hospital charges are fair.
Sep 13, 2023
Dr. Boyd is fabulous with my cats - I have a very stressed girl that needs sedating for exams and Dr. Boyd is so understanding. She is extremely thorough in describing what is going on, next steps to take, etc. She's super patient and super friendly, highly recommend taking your cats to her.
Jul 10, 2023
Money hungry and do not care about what is best for your pet. They will try to recommend as many tests and visits as possible to run up your bill. At the end of the day they care more about their profit than your pet. Choose any other veterinarian clinic and thank me later. People on the phone are extremely rude and don't care.
Aug 9, 2023
Veterinarians in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Animal Hospital
2301 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, USA(703) 920-5300
Ballston Animal Hospital
5232 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205, USA(703) 528-2776
Bond Vet - Arlington
2871 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA(703) 459-9383
Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Arlington
2955C S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22206, USA(703) 535-3100
Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon
2601 A, Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA(571) 777-0100
Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic
4038 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA(703) 528-9001
Clarendon Animal Care
3000 10th St N B, Arlington, VA 22201, USA(703) 997-9776
Clarendon Animal Care South Arlington
948 S George Mason Dr #101, Arlington, VA 22204, USA(703) 992-6369