Temple Terrace Animal Hospital
4.7 (809) 5023 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Temple Terrace 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:
| 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.
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
Zara and Levi came in for the wellness checkup and documents for travel and literally everything was so smooth and easy. I wish I wasn’t moving so Dr. Madison could be there primary vet. I love how she treated them. Thank you for your help!
posted: 05/11/2023
Nothing but good things to say about this place. We take both our pups here and they love it! The staff are so kind and welcoming and make going to the vet a fun experience for the pups. When my bulldog pup Kuma broke her leg, they were able to perform surgery on her less than a week after the incident and did an amazing job. They were also very transparent with me throughout the whole experience and constantly provided updates. I couldn’t recommend this vet enough!
posted: 05/05/2023
I can't thank you all enough with helping her with her surprise worm issue. It was nice seeing nearly the whole staff wanting to come meet her. It was cracking me up hearing everyone in the back talking about her. I am also glad she did so well for you while taking blood and shots.
posted: 07/27/2023
I had the best personal experience with specialist Dr. Sinclair and her tech Travis. It was late in the cancer game when I started to go here for my 12yr old full size, papillon Lola. I decided to take Lola here to a specialist, instead of her previous vet. We only had a handful of visits but they were always exceptional. Lola beat the odds of her TCC cancer with a clean diet, 1 tumor med and a strict routine of UTI observation and antibiotic care. Lola was my medical service dog, so I was blessed enough to have her with me 24/7. Lola beat the odds and survived 14m instead of her previous vet's estimated 6m. On our last visit 8/10 I decided it was time to let Lola have peace (Dr. Sinclair agreed), as Lola was starting to show pain and suffering. Her tired body just crashed. Lola was 95% in a diaper had trouble breathing, standing, sleeping and was urinating 75% blood. Travis and Dr Sinclair explained the entire euthanization process from start to finish and were beyond accommodating and sympathetic. It was the hardest thing I ever had to decide and honestly I'm still struggling today... All the desk staff were great and I can't say thank you enough to all. I would recommend 1000%. (The photo is of Lola before the cancer took a hold of her).
posted: 08/13/2023
The staff the doctors are just amazing and compassionate to mo end!!!! They seriously care for their patients and treat us all like family!!! Cocoa on her way to recovery after emergency surgery!! Dr bejac was so wonderful and staff also thank you
posted: 08/10/2023
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