Burlington Animal Clinic
4.5 (137) 259A Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Burlington Animal Clinic
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 | 11,758 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,172 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,835 |
| 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 | 12,234 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,044 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,935 |
| 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
When I moved back into the area I was extremely nervous that I wasn’t going to find a veterinarian that I loved as much as I did in Virginia but I shouldn’t have worried. Burlington Animal Clinic is the upper echelon of veterinary care. Dr. Hanson is kind, extremely knowledgeable, patient, caring and everything you would want in a veterinarian. I never feel rushed or embarrassed with my numerous questions I always have for them.The front desk staff are always so helpful and have treated me and my pet so well. The vet techs are amazing and are so kind and gentle with my fur baby who is a little spicy and sassy. Everyone treats your pet like their own. Appointments are very easy to get whether it’s a routine visit or sick visit. I highly recommend Burlington Animal Clinic.
posted: 10/30/2023
Our cats have been seeing Dr. Kathleen Hanson at Burlington Animal Clinic for routine checkups and health care for over 13 years including some special needs cats with long term GI issues and diabetes. We found Dr. Hanson and all her staff members to be very kind, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and informative and a great resource and help for our special needs cats. We especially find her, and her staff members always going the extra mile to help us and our cats to manage their healthcare needs. We are very grateful to Dr. Hanson and all her staff members specially Colleen, and Carolyn whom we have interacted with for many years and recently Amy, Caitlin, Dianne, Kristi, Marissa, Sophia, and Victoria. Being a veterinarian is a difficult job and yet Dr. Hanson and her staff member takes great care and patience to hear the pet owners concern and does everything that is right for your pet as best as she can.
posted: 05/14/2024
We began bringing our 11 year old red heeler, Roxy, to this vet over 6 years ago. In every visit, Dr. Kathleen gets down on the floor and not only examines our dog, but actually connects with her. Every time we visit, Roxy is calm and cared for by the entire staff. The advice we have received has helped keep our dog healthy and vital. We all love our pets. We all tend to be emotional about their care. If you know your pet and share what you know, this clinic will deliver the care your pet deserves. If there is ever an issue, calmly and simply work with the staff to resolve it. They thoroughly care and your pet deserves the best.
posted: 04/14/2022
Midori (11 yr old dachshund) had her first visit in September 2022, the staff was very friendly, the vet explained everything beforehand (we needed to get bloodwork to keep on eye on her kidney function), there were no unexpected costs. Masks are still required, but you're allowed to go in with your pet and stay with them for the entire visit (only for sick visits and annual exams). She felt at ease there and aside from some struggling during the blood draw, she didn't protest at all during the physical exam. (Something our previous vet couldn't accomplish, I'm assuming because we weren't allowed in the exam rooms). Scheduling was easy, I submitted the form for a new client online and communicated with them via email. They also have a number that you can text during business hours. I've included the invoice from our visit to give an idea of their pricing. It has been a few months and I've brought our shiba puppy in 3 times. Overall our experience was good, but it's a little difficult to communicate to Dr. Hansen during appointments. Our shiba is difficult, like most shibas. So the techs make note of things that make it easier to handle her in her file. I'm always there too, but I know it's a bit of a chaotic environment and it's hard to do something and listen to what someone else is saying at the same time, but I think the appointments would go smoother if she followed the notes in our shibas file. :/ (i.e., no nail trims because she's already very stressed (we do grooming SEPARATELY from vet appointments), and giving her vaccines in her back legs not between her shoulder blades) Update Feb 9th 2023: After bringing in our slightly older Shiba (1 yr) today, Dr Hansen was much better about communication, adapting when our Shiba was stressed (doing a blood draw from his back leg instead of front), waiting until he was fully distracted before doing vaccines, and no nail trims. :) Overall, the experience was much better for Mochi than his previous vet. They still require masks, but you don't have to wait in your car and text/call them, you can walk in.
posted: 02/09/2023
Have taken both my Blue Heelers (and cats) here for Years. Dr Hansen and the entire Vet and Tech and front desk staff are amazing, kind, considerate, and consummate professionals. They've been helpful and endlessly patient with my questions, and inquiries, and have helped my two Blue Heelers grow up happy. Absolutely amazing service, and communication. I also *Love* that the Clinic has taken time to respond to the negative reviews, especially the ones where the reviews were fake, or the reviewer was being a terrible person, and the Clinic informed them of that.
posted: 01/06/2022