Bristol Veterinary Service

4.3 (24 reviews)
26900 75th St, Salem, WI 53168, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Bristol Veterinary Service

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 Bristol Veterinary Service? 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.

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Rating Provider Total Review
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4.5 AKC 1,800
4.4 ASPCA 12,204
4.9 Embrace 19,947
4.9 Fetch 5,811
4.1 Figo 2,862
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,318
4.8 Lemonade 832
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 10,884
4.8 Nationwide 25,582
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,252
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,845
4.7 Pumpkin 3,475
4.6 Spot 11,470
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

4.3

24 reviews

We recently had an emergency situation with a foal (eye ulcer). Our vet couldn’t help- but Bristol vet saved the day. Staff were amazing with communication, and the vet was fantastic. She was able to quickly and confidently figure out what was going on. We were given realistic outcomes/expectations, and a thorough course of action to follow (as well as options based on budget, and of course the animals comfort). The situation sucks, but they made it suck a lot less. We will absolutely be switching our animals to this clinic!

Jul 27, 2023

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing team at Bristol Vet service. We went for a walk at Bong Recreation area and when we were loading our dogs back in the car, we realized one of them had a fish hook stuck IN HER EYE. In a total panic we looked up local vets, found Bristol, called them and they told us to come right in. They were able to swiftly sedate our girl and get the hook out right away without causing further damage. Unfortunately, they have a lot of experience with this and are working with the WI state parks to try and reduce this happening in the future, which we really appreciate. While we live too far away for them to be our regular vet, we will always be very grateful for their swift, professional, fast and friendly assitance at a time of great need. I was of course a mess bringing her in and they were so good at working with both our dog and me in a panicked state. Highly recommend them!!

Jan 20, 2023

I would recommend Bristol Veterinary Service to everyone who has a pet. Everyone there is so thoughtful and kind. My dog, Lucy wasn't even afraid to go there. Which made it easier for me. When I had to have Lucy put down, they sent me the most beautiful sympathy card. Everyone signed it and each comment was so touching I cried the whole time I read it. They are definitely not in it for the money. They truly love all animals ❤

Nov 10, 2022

We had our first visit today and it was a great experience! All the people are friendly, knowledgeable and they are so caring with the pets. Great experience’

Aug 2, 2023

Bob

Bob

We have been working with Bristol Vets large animal practice for many years since my daughters had been showing pigs in 4H and they have always been great whenever we needed anything, even in emergencies. We also used their small animal practice when our boxer was having serious issues with her hips. Dr Curran and her staff were very compassionate in giving us the various options for treatment and when we finally decided to let her have the dignified end she deserved, they made that as easy as it could possibly be. We can’t say enough about how wonderfully our dog (and her humans) were treated. ❤️

Mar 24, 2022