University Animal Hospital

4.8 (111)
509 Georgian Dr, Mobile, AL 36609, 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 Money at University Animal Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,756
4.9 Embrace 17,140
4.9 Fetch 18,308
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,343
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,229
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,024
4.9 Trupanion 73,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Lindsey Schock

THE BEST!!! University Animal Clinic became my go to after I had to find a New Vet ASAP after the sudden loss of my Best Friend bc the Vet I used at the time, insisted she remain for “24 hour overnight observation”, after performing an unnecessary major surgery. I didn’t know to even question that 24 hour observation was NOT EXACTLY THAT -24 hours- she had been left with no one there from 4:00am -> 7:30am, (over 3 1/2 hours ALONE)….where she passed away, alone in a cold awful place she HATED. They called when “they said they checked and she was doing well recovering, but when someone was physically back to open at 7:30am …they found her and she was just gone- and were baffled”…WELL, despite a NICE EXTERIOR, this was unfathomable…THAT is not 24 HOUR OBSERVATION!!!! I immediately reached out and overwhelmingly was referred to University Animal Clinic, and initially scared to just trust again, but have found a straight shooter Animal Hospital that have TRUSTWORTHY DR’s and Amazing Staff. No hoops, no unnecessary upselling, and provides options, explains why reasons/opinions so as to make informed decisions. And that was over 14 years ago. They recently gave me several amazing weeks longer w/my fur baby that passed just passed away at 16 1/2 years old AT home, surrounded w/her family, when she had a stroke in 9/25/24 and we took her there, and believed it was her final ride and she would not be returning home. Instead, his almost immediate Dx and HONEST OPINION, was the best thing that I could have asked for. She was better than she’d been in a long time, until it was simply her time. But hands down, he gave enough information that went weeks further than anyone expected, and kept us from having to make the worst decision ever THAT DAY, and she did amazing, all things, and her age. But a steroid shot, some basic medicine, and pointing out she was alert, so why not give her a couple days and then see how she was…HE WAS RIGHT! And as Wrecked as I am that she passed away this week, I’m so grateful, he shared his honest opinion, and I had more time with MARKED improvement almost immediately, and I didn’t just blindly give up on her. Highly recommend University Animal Clinic. They are by far the best, and have been taking care of my almost 14 year other FurBaby, since. Far beyond years we could imagine she’d still be around esp considering the very rough start she had starting w/a believed hopeless chance of surviving her birth. They care, they provide options (not just one thought that have proven others so wrong, so many times, and immediately clearing out your bank account feeling there’s no other options at a life …and quality life to boot.) things happen but just accepting the only way, is not how it is, as so many vets over my years have been. THANK YALL!!! I’m so sad, but SO GRATEFUL FOR the many times they have provided info verses telling me only one option, when there are others and providing the reasons behind them. The others (and sometimes there is only one way) but many have simply provided one solution as “options” and that’s literally NOT THE DEFINITION. Go see them if you you want exceptional care for your Furbabies. Hands DOWN, THE BEST!!!!

posted: 10/20/2024

Kill All Humans

The doctor here misdiagnosed my pet. He seemed like he didn't care to run exams and just guessed a diagnosis. I kept refilling medication for 40 days. Nobody ever asked if I saw any improvement. When I looked up how long that condition should take to heal, everywhere said "days or weeks". I stopped going to university animal hospital and switched to Village Animal Clinic, where they care about your pet, and won't lie to your face. At Village Animal Clinic they said that a specific fecal examination and possibly a blood test could bring us close to the correct diagnosis, this was also backed by another vet that I contacted by email, while at University Animal Hospital the doctor said any tests would be invasive and expensive. When I asked for my pet's medical history, which included fecal examinations and x-rays, all I got was a one page sheet with all the things that I paid for. Yeah, I paid for an x-ray, but did you see in it? I wasted a bunch of money here, but that's what happens when you have to rely on the people who "know".

posted: 06/11/2024

Loretta Wilson

I took my Bella here a little while back. She got ran over by a car going at least 40mph in our neighborhood. Every vet I talked to told me I would have to put her down because of her condition, until I took her here. They told me she was going to be fine. It’ll just take months for her to heal all the way. Here she is. Months after her recovery and she’s healthy and alive! I don’t know what I would have done without their help!

posted: 05/21/2024

Peggy Pierre

Everyone was very nice and took good care of my fur baby. The doctor came out and gave me full instructions on how to take care of her. Everything was great and I will come back again

posted: 01/15/2024

James Howell

I meet the vet and the whole staff today for the first time. I have never met such nicer people in my whole life the entire staff was extremely friendly, understanding and caring. they are my new vet for my animals I have already recommended to multiple friends that like my opinion on certain things and they said they would be changing from the vet that we all used to use and now use University animal clinic. I highly recommend University animal clinic, and I want to thank the entire staff for the way my dog and myself was treated with such great care

posted: 04/24/2023