Best Friend's Veterinary Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Best Friend's Veterinary Center
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 Best Friend's Veterinary Center? 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 | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 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
339 reviews
Love Best Friends! Have used them since I moved to Whidbey in 2020 and they are amazing! They take really great care of their pups. Female rottie spay didn’t go as planned and Dr. Anderson took personal care for her to ensure she was comfortable and progressed well in her recovery! Male neuter also didn’t go as planned but Dr. Syring took great care of him when we brought him back in! They do really care for your pet! Only other vet I used since being here was the Navy vet and while the pricing for visits/emergencies was slightly lower, I stopped using them after a few visits due to inconsistencies in their scheduling and lack of availability but Best Friends has been my go to for years!
Jul 21, 2023
We bring our GSP here and we have had a great experience with the staff and vets. Sound advice and listened to my husband when he brought her in about what we were wanting and what their advice was about different things. Plus she enjoyed all the attention everyone gave her!
Jun 12, 2023
I have a cat that was very sick. And I don't have a hometown vet so I was in panic mood trying to find Anyone That could see her.. TODAY... at first they told me no sorry were booked for months. I guess I must have sounded distressed and desperate, ( which I was) because as I was saying thank I'll keep looking, the receptionist asked me what the symptoms were, she than put me on hold, to talk to the vet, but came back and said we can get you in today... I cried... I was so grateful! I can't tell you how thankful I was and am for the thoughtfulness , they showed knowing I was completely desperate and they made room for me and my kitty to come in!! They even kept apologizing for how long it took, when I was just so grateful they took us in at all!! I will always be grateful. And I will highly recommend this vet! Thank you from my whole heart!!
Jul 18, 2023
I moved here a few months ago and am so glad i found this vet. I brought my two cats here and they really do care and take pride in their job. My sweet Zoey is finally getting the care she deserves. My last vet couldn't seem to figure out how to handle over grooming. Now she's on the correct medication that is helping! Thank you!
Jan 24, 2023
Best Friends is the. best. Words would fail to describe how grateful I am for the compassion and care they demonstrated toward me and my dog, Sadie. They cared for my beloved pit bull Junior for nearly 10 years on and off as we have left and come back to the island between 2003-2022. We just came back again this past summer 2022 and I needed to take my pit mix Sadie in for an ear infection. I called 4 vets in the area but no one was taking new patients. The lady who answered from Best Friends was the only one who asked me if it was a serious medical conccern. I told her it was an ear infection (my dog has a history of ear infections). She offered to ask Dr. Syring if there was any way we could have Sadie seen in the next few days. I called later in the afternoon, and was able to get an appointmentthe next day. We went to see Dr. Syring for the ear infection and she noticed some enlarged lymph nodes on my dog, which she feared was lymphoma. After some testing, her diagnosis was correct. We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated. Dr. Syring then explained the next steps and what our options were. We decided to consult with an oncologist in Seattle and Dr. Syring has been working with them over the past week to expedite any tests before we go in for our fist visit. Dr. Syring and her vet techs (Meg is one name I remember) have called several times to ask how Sadie is doing and to keep me informed of test results, etc. Dr. Syring personally has communicated with me via email as I was out of town on a preplanned trip. I honestly feel like they cared for my dog like they would care for their own. (And this is just my recent experience with them, I didn't even detail the wonderful care they provided my dog Junior from many years ago. Dr. Syring actually remembered my boy, all these years later.) Many reviewers say they are expensive, but vet care is expensive. They are an AAHA practice as well. In all of the years I've been going to them, I feel like I was getting the very best care from the best people, it's worth every penny. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone! Thank you Dr. Syring and the team who have helped us over the past 2 weeks. I don't know what happens now, and this cancer journey will be hard but I feel like Sadie is in the best hands. I feel grateful for their compassion, experience, knowledge and professionalism. Thank you.
Aug 20, 2022
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