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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 UrgentVet? 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 | 16 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,800 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,205 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,947 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,815 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,862 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,320 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 832 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,909 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,589 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,252 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,845 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,478 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,479 |
| 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
95 reviews
From start to finish my entire experience here was top notch! The nurse was phenomenal and made me feel at ease even though my poor cat was in obvious distress. The vet was also exceptional and took care of us and took the time to explain everything. The office was so clean it was almost sparkling! I would highly recommend you take your fur baby here if they are in need of it. River and I thank you all so so much!
Apr 11, 2025
Staff very friendly and kind especially to our Riley girl. They took good care of her didn't take long considering they had other critical patients. We were grateful to receive the medication our dog needed so late at night. Definitely recommend this hospital and Dr.
Mar 29, 2025
Wonderful! So thankful for Urgent Vet. I was unable to get an appointment with our primary vet’s office for four days but Urgent Vet was able to see my dog right away. From check-in to check-out, the process was smooth. I appreciated being taken directly to a room and thankful to have no interactions with other animals during our visit. The staff was very kind, knowledgeable, and made our dog feel comfortable. They took great care to assess, explain, and provide treatment. Thank you Alana Porterfield for providing great care for Mushi during our visit!
Apr 22, 2025
I had to make the hardest decision about letting my baby cross the rainbow bridge. The tech Ariel and Dr. Shafer were absolutely amazing walking my family through the process. I can not thank them enough for everything they did. I will never forget the care they took of her and the gentle way they both carried her. Thank you so much
Jan 20, 2025
I’ve been here twice with two of my cats. This last visit was very urgent and they got my cat feeling so much better after a dog bite. He’s seemingly back to his normal healthy self and doing very well. The staff are amazing. I highly recommend this great team! Thank you Dr. Fernandez!
Apr 18, 2025
Veterinarians in Chesapeake, Virginia
Acredale Animal Hospital
837 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA(757) 482-2181
Ally Urgent Veterinary Care
228 Mt Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA(757) 900-2559
Animal Eye Care Associates
660 Independence Pkwy Ste 350, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA(757) 366-9060
Animal Medical Clinic of Chesapeake
921 N Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA(757) 548-2000
Animal Vision Center of Virginia
228 Mt Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA(757) 749-4838
Banfield Pet Hospital
4300 Portsmouth Blvd #270a, Chesapeake, VA 23321, USA(757) 465-4488
Banfield Pet Hospital
237 S Battlefield Blvd #12, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA(757) 482-4620
Barker Animal Hospital
480 Kempsville Rd #109, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA(757) 410-5533