Live Oak Animal Hospital

4.8 (228)
890 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Live Oak 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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Rachel Taylor

My dog, Titus, was in need of specialized care (he had a growth on his toe that required surgery) and a good friend of mine recommended I go to Live Oak for a second opinion. I had a great experience with Dr. Walsh and opted to have her do the surgery. From pre-op care to post-op bandage changes every few days for several weeks, our entire experience was wonderful. They are professional, organized and caring. Titus is doing fantastic now and goes on 8 mile beach walks with zero limp! Can’t thank the Live Oak team enough for the care.

posted: 07/31/2023

Skip Gundlach

We had a cat whose health had been ministered to by another vet, a personal friend. Their office was considerably further away than Live Oak, but, well, you know. Said vet and his wife, both members of our church and choirs, had Covid the week we felt that Portia was terminal, and thus unavailable. They recommended some folks. Live Oak was just down the street from our home; we pass it every day on the way to the gym. Live Oak diagnosed the fast-arriving and faster-growing cancer which had arrived in the couple of weeks since her last visit to our friends' office, and explained how others had treated this horrible disease. None of them made any sense for a geriatric cat, and the decision was made to put her down. The staff couldn't have been more caring, and after I'd watched the light go out of Portia's eyes, the attending vet (there are several) carefully wrapped her in the blanket she'd given us to hold her in during her passage, and gave us photo ops, and some time alone to say our final goodbyes to her. A few days later, a condolences card, thoughtfully signed and commented upon by the entire staff, accompanied by a nose and paw prints, arrived in the mail. During the entire runup to the process, we (all 3 of us) were lovingly handled, so to speak. We could not have chosen a better assist for Portia's graduation and trip over Rainbow Bridge...

posted: 03/13/2023

KtLivingHerWay

Always friendly with a great sense of humor. Well run, with caring, professional staff members. They take care with my well lived & loved partner in fun.

posted: 04/30/2023

Amanda Maggart

We took our newest family member “ Mizz Molly” for her first puppy visit at Live Oak. The staff and DVM that seen our new fur baby were outstanding!!! Very knowledgeable and treated Molly and me with the utmost respect, as well as provided me with very important tips on our pup. Office was super clean and staff very pleasant. I recommend them to anyone needing animal services. They even took me in the same day I called. Our first vet trip was incredible with this company.

posted: 01/25/2023

Melinda Isabel Holland

I don't have no words to express gratitude to LOAH, my Vet Dr. Nelson; she's an Angel. The staff, the clinic and the love for animals and animal parent are the best. I will highly recommend this clinic with my eyes closed. Thanks guys to help me during all this process with my 4paws son. Many blessings. Kudos to Staff and Vets. They help us to take our dog to the other side of the 🌈.

posted: 03/22/2023