The Animal Center

4.8 (58 reviews)
2350 Co Rd 58, Alliance, NE 69301, 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at The Animal 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 The Animal 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.9 Adoro 24
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,250
4.9 Embrace 20,008
4.9 Fetch 5,987
4.1 Figo 2,876
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,406
4.8 Lemonade 834
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,560
4.7 Nationwide 25,788
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,525
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,884
4.7 Pumpkin 3,624
4.6 Spot 11,667
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.

Explore Topics

Reviews from Google

4.8

58 reviews

This place is good, they helped me with my 4 year old cat for his upper respiratory infections that he would get every winter and they always treated him with care. Recently called the emergency line late one night and someone met me at the clinic within 20 minutes to help us, she was quick but patient with my cat. We had to euthanize him and the veterinarian was very kind and sympathetic which we appreciated greatly in such a difficult time. No matter what condition your fur baby is in this place is here to help and we are glad we chose this clinic.

May 4, 2023

The Animal Center always meets my expectations with every visit. Thank You so much for getting my Milo in last minute. Dr. Briscoe was very friendly, thorough and demonstrated amazing customer service during our visit. We appreciate you, Dr. Tom and the whole Animal Center team for always being the best place to take my fur-baby.

Sep 3, 2019

They are extremely thorough, and get stuff taken care of very good. 10/10. I'll just say I took my dog to another place for a lump on his head, and they just gave him some pills for $100 and called it good. I didn't like that so I call this vet, and they took blood and fecal samples. Did x-rays, and gave me stronger antibiotics to get stuff taken care of. And told me what it was. If you care about your pets, and actually want them to be taken care of like family, then take them here.

Mar 30, 2022

Extremely upset with the price of this place. My small dog stayed 2 nights at this kennel and got routine vaccines, they charged me almost 250.00!! I was given inaccurate information by staff, and wasn’t told about specific fees when they asked if I’d like for them to give my dog his vaccines while he stayed there. Make sure you get an exact estimate when taking your pets here, especially if you’re on a budget. I was completely blindsided when they said I owed nearly 100.00 more than expected. Very very upsetting.

Jan 4, 2022

We have had our dogs neutered as well treated here and would rather drive half a day here than go to someone local. This vet clinic sets the bar for service, pricing, compassion, and competency. Dr. Furman took the time, when they were extremely busy, to explain the procedure that asking for with the risks associated with it. None of the other vet clinics could spare the time to even explain the basic of it, even when I specifically ask. If your pets are part of your family or you value them please don’t take the risk by going somewhere else. Just wish there are more stars I could give them.

Dec 17, 2021