Veterinary Surgical Specialists
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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 Veterinary Surgical Specialists? 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
69 reviews
Dr.Missenghers an his Staff I can’t say enough great things about them. Jenna is a complete “Gem” my boxer Franny hyper extended her leg a pretty complex surgery it’s a 12 week recovery process it has healed an Fran is doing well. I can’t THANK Dr. Misseghers enough he restored my faith in the veterinarian world. He will ALWAYS be the “MAGIC MAN” in our home an never be forgotten. 🤗❤️
Sep 23, 2024
My 2 year old little Moly has grade 4 luxating patellas on both knees. After being referred here by my vet she underwent a successful surgery last week. I am giving 5 stars because everyone from front desk to the surgeon went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything from post care to expectations and cost. Unfortunately Molly decided to lick her leg raw and caused some bleeding (unrelated to surgery) in a panic I called them and they were able to get molly in between appointments and even helped me out at the front desk. The staff there truly cares and I highly recommend this place 5/5 stars! Thank you!
Dec 13, 2022
When I found out my cat Maeve had a polyp in her ear I was so sad because of what the future looked like for her. I called what feels like every veterinary place in Washington State hoping somewhere could help her and at a reasonable cost too. When I called VSS they were so kind and so willing to help. Any surgical vet place is very hard to schedule appointments with because of how busy they all are. VSS not only got Maeve an appointment in a timely manner but I was able to schedule her surgery 1 week after the consult. Dr. Byron Misseghers and his surgical team + office staff were absolutely amazing and I cannot thank them enough. Maeve is now back at home without an ear polyp acting as if she didn’t have surgery yesterday! Highly recommend this place for anyone needing veterinary services.
Mar 17, 2022
We've had an amazing experience here! Both the doctors and staff have taken excellent care of our dog mellow. She had a broken femur and we were able to get a surgery appointment within a couple of days. The surgery itself was without complications and we felt very well taken care of! The doctor and staff checked in with us regularly to see how she was doing. They made sure she had enough medication and did not hesitate to prescribe us what she needed. Her fracture healed excellent she has no problems walking, running, jumping. The scar looks perfect ! She is her usual quirky self again thanks to veterinary surgical specialists ! We would come back any time with any of our animals ! Thank you to all the staff for making such a hard time easier on us and for taking care of her ❤
Jul 7, 2021
We’re back home. Great trip to Spokane. The Spokane Vet Specialist’s are amazing!!! I drove 3 hours (each way) with our yellow lab today to see Dr. Misseghers. Definitely worth the drive! We went to a vet near Wenatchee who diagnosed our yellow lab with a bicipital tear on his left shoulder. Their suggested therapy was around 3k 😬 my trust was lost when they told me they would shave a small area… when I picked him up… He was shaved more than a “small area“. Both his left shoulder all the way down to his feet were shaved… Poorly I might add. He looked like a four-year-old shaved him. I decided to get a second opinion because I didn't feel comfortable with our fur kiddo in their care. (other issues as well). Fast forward to today I drove to Spokane at 6 AM and I took him to Spokane veterinary specialists. (I’ve been there in the past with a previous dog). They could not have been nicer, more accommodating, compassionate, and knowledgeable! They definitely are “specialists“ with Dog injuries or muscular skeletal issues. Our dog (110%) does not have a bicipital tear in either shoulder… they redid the ultrasound today… both of his shoulders are totally healthy with no injury. Still waiting on results from a second test. Dr. Missegher's was amazing, compassionate, caring and kind with our yellow lab. Jenn, Donna and the staff there were also great. Caring staff. Authentic. Genuinely cared about our pup and his well being. Knowledgeable staff and definitely experts in their field. Thank you for the great care today for our sweet boy.
Jul 1, 2024
Veterinarians in Spokane, Washington
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1428 W Mansfield Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, USA(509) 327-2062
Animal Clinic Of Spokane
6322 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99208, USA(509) 467-7100
Animal Eye Clinic Spokane
218 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA(509) 368-6800
Audubon Veterinary Clinic
2120 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA 99205, USA(509) 328-7120
Banfield Pet Hospital
9950 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218, USA(509) 464-1564
Cat's Meow Feline Veterinary Clinic
1017 S Perry St, Spokane, WA 99202, USA(509) 535-6369
Fairwood Animal Hospital
317 W Hastings Rd, Spokane, WA 99218, USA(509) 467-0566
Five Mile Pet Clinic
6825 N Country Homes Blvd, Spokane, WA 99208, USA(509) 326-3465