Family Pet Care
4.9 (357) 22001 E Limestone Rd, Toney, AL 35773, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Family Pet Care
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Highly Recommend! So happy with my first visit. The staff was very friendly, obviously love animals and seem to genuinely care about our pets. They had many great suggestions as to what I should be doing to raise my puppy and since it has been a very long time since I have had a puppy I very much appreciated that. Their "new puppy package" that they sent us home with was filled with a lot of great things including puppy food, chew toys, flea treatment and more. Their fees were surprisingly more reasonable then I had hoped. Thanks so much! We'll be seeing you again soon!
posted: 09/21/2020
It has been nearly 6 months since our Abby passed from rapid-onset cancer. Dr. Schilling and Dr. Jolley, along with their amazing team, helped make a gut-wrenching experience at least bearable. Their care and concern for Abby - and for us - was truly touching and we can't thank them enough for all the little things they did to help us through. Prior to our loss, Dr. Schilling and the Family Pet Care team provided wonderful day-to-day care of Abby and our visits were always pleasant, prompt, informative and on-point. We are sure that for the 8 years we were blessed to have Abby, she was in great hands each time we visited Family Pet Care. We can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you all.
posted: 04/07/2020
I'm pleased by the recent changes to the clinic. Follow up appointments are now available, as they should be for just that, a Follow Up! Now my fur babies get the good attention to stay happy and healthy! Thank you for caring! ❤️~love the handmade collars!
posted: 03/19/2023
The only Veterinarian that I would use and recommend. Always took great care of our sheltie, Bella, from the day we got her at 7-weeks until she was 2 months shy of 17 years. The entire staff are wonderful and Dr. Shirley made it as comfortable as possible for us when we had to finally say goodbye to Bella. Thank you all for being there throughout the years!
posted: 07/25/2022
The staff was Friendly and gentle with my pet. They kept me updated on his progress with his neutering surgery, they weren't expensive and they did a great job. He is home and doing super well!!
posted: 12/21/2018