Animal Care and Wellness Center
4.8 (113) 4640 Lower Kula Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USAHours:
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 – 12:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Care and Wellness Center
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
Finally found a vet on island that actually cares about the animals and DOES NOT make the whole experience feel like you’re buying a car from the dealership by trying to add on shots and prescriptions without knowing what they are for! First thing Kim did was get down to my dogs level and comfort her while giving a full inspection finding everything abnormal and having a reason and solution that wasn’t just throwing a prescription but actually giving insight into what caused the condition. Also gave amazing instructions for how to better clean my pups ears to avoid this from happening in the future!! She took samples of an infection and did the lab work while I was still there so I could walk out with the proper antibacterial treatment regiment. My dog got a first time check up visit, blood work, lab test, and 2 different medications to treat her ear infection and skin for less than the annual check up at last vet we went to and we were in and out faster than the time waiting in the exam room for our previous veterinarian, but she still apologized for a wait even tho it was super quick, efficient, more hands on care of my dog and took the time to teach me so much more! All in all Kim is a First class proper veteran with a top notch team of friendly knowledge animal loving amazing people!!!
posted: 07/15/2023
I am very pleased with the service I received for my French Bulldog. We came to Dr. Barros specifically for nares surgery (elongated soft palate resection & brachycephalic syndrome repair). From our first appointment, the staff was very nice and helpful. Dr. Barros explained what my dog was going through trying to breathe and explained everything from A to Z about the procedure and what specifically my dog needed. He calmed my nerves about putting my dog through this and I left feeling very comfortable. Day of surgery was no different, staff was amazing, doctor explained what went on and I was shown a couple pics of the nares during surgery. Follow up appointment - again, great. Anyone on Maui with Frenchies (or similar) that need this surgery - I highly recommend Dr. Barros and his staff!
posted: 05/30/2023
I am so thankful to have found Dr. Barros when my puppy needed both Trochleoplasty and Tibial Tubercle Transposition surgeries. Dr. Barros was very patient; he took the time to answer all of my questions pre and post surgeries. My puppy has healed up perfectly. You can't even tell she has had surgeries on both knees except for the scars. The staff in the clinic were all helpful and friendly as well.
posted: 05/15/2023
Wonderful service for my pet rabbit. Staff are friendly and caring. Veterinarian Dr. Barros is very kind, knowledgeable, and gave me clear, easy to follow instructions. My rabbit also got her nails trimmed and doing happy zoomies and leaping in the air. My rabbit feels very good. Today was my rabbit’s second visit to Animal Care and Wellness Center. Dr. Barros did the surgery to neuter my rabbit (female) about 1.5 years ago. She healed quickly back then with no complications. My rabbit is small even for a rabbit. At 6 months of age, she was even smaller. Very skilled doctor to work on such a tiny pet. I would highly recommend for rabbit care and services.
posted: 03/21/2023
I took my dog to get an allergy testing done and everything went smoothly. I really appreciate the time and effort that the staff has put into taking care of our animals and doing it efficiently. Mahalo to the vets and all their staff for a safe, quick, and easy visit. I 100% Recommend you go there if you live in kula and your pet needs some meds or just some help!
posted: 03/23/2023