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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Adoro | 55 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,254 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,009 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,988 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,877 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 184 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,407 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 835 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,566 |
| 4.7 | Nationwide | 25,788 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 122 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,696 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,884 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,624 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,668 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,034 |
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
127 reviews
Our Daisy May cut her paw and we needed assistance with her and Urgent Vet did an outstanding job, from the meet and greet to the waiting to the Doctor. All staff are awesome!! Highly recommend for any of your pet’s emergency! 🐾🐾🛌🐩🩷
Jul 25, 2026
People are commenting it’s expensive. In 2026 everything is though. (They were clear about price upfront). I was able to make a same day appointment online so I wouldn’t have to wait. For the most part I would say that the doc and staff did their very best to assist me with knowledge and understanding as well as compassion for me and my cat with what turned out to be her end of life. RIP Miss Piggy. 2007-2026.
Aug 8, 2026
This facility were so kind and compassionate. They were willing to be honest about my babies prognosis. I would recommend them to anyone that loves their animal .
Sep 17, 2026
We found two abandoned kittens and wanted to get them checked out. It was going to be a few days with our primary vet so it was recommended for us to come here. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were taken back in a timely manner. We had to wait a bit due to an emergency, but that’s understandable. Staff continued to communicate with us during the delay and offered water and snacks. We would recommend and come back if needed. Dr. Wallace and Brooke were great!
Aug 3, 2026
We came about 7:30 PM on a Tuesday, and called ahead before we came as we were concerned that our kitten very suddenly had a swollen eye, and we couldn’t see the kitten’s iris because of only seeing the white of the bad eye. They immediately took our kitten as soon as we stepped in, and assessed her to determine that she was not in danger to alleviate our fears. It was great news that our new kitten was not in any danger, and we were happy to wait our turn as other more urgent patients went ahead of us. The vet techs and the veterinarian were so patient and caring. They offered water and snacks, and made us feel cared for along with our kitten. When it was our kitten’s turn, the veterinarian was very thorough in her examination. And for an urgent care veterinarian, the price was reasonably affordable! I honestly was afraid when we were going to seek vet care “after hours“ that it would be way more than a few hundred dollars after prescriptions and everything. We would definitely highly recommend them! And we will keep them in mind as our first go-to if we ever have to seek urgent care for our kitten again!
Aug 25, 2026
Veterinarians in Salem, North Carolina
Abri Veterinary Hospital
1449 Trade Mart Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA(336) 785-9228
Animal Emergency & Trauma Center: Sigle Kelly
1600 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA(336) 896-0902
Arcadia Veterinary Hospital
12203 NC-150, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA(336) 775-5700
Ard-Vista Animal Hospital
527 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA(336) 765-3070
Banfield Pet Hospital
950 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA(336) 765-8339
Banfield Pet Hospital
438 E Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA(336) 377-3026
Boulevard Animal Hospital
930 W Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA(336) 725-7524
Carolina Veterinary Specialists Winston-Salem
1600 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA(336) 896-0902