Jamaica Plain Animal Clinic
4.7 (107) 10 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Jamaica Plain 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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
JP Animal Clinic has been our veterinary clinic for 15+yrs. The compassion and caring of the veterinary team is amazing. We have had three pets during our time being customers, and we always felt like they were getting excellent care. They also helped us through the end of life process with each pet with so much grace, patience, and empathy. Even though we now live 25 minutes away, we still have them as our family’s veterinary practice.
posted: 08/31/2023
The whole team at JP Animal Clinic is amazing! I felt like they all genuinely cared about helping my dog and doing what was best for her. They explained what they were doing and why they were doing it in understandable terms. They always lay out all my options and the pros and cons of each. They checked in to make sure my dog was doing well. I had previously been a client at a different clinic in Back Bay and was not very pleased with the care I was getting there. My dog needed dental work done, and they said I should go to a specialist that would cost thousands and would take months before it could get done. I took my dog into JP animal clinic, and they said they would be able to do the surgery and there was no need for her to go to a specialist. They scheduled it quickly and did a fantastic job! I was so glad to be able to get it done. As someone whose dog always seems to have something going on, I am so grateful to have JP Animal Clinic and recommend it to everyone I know.
posted: 07/11/2023
We’ve been taking our dog here for over 6 months. They provide excellent patient (dog and owner) centered care, and help our vet-anxious dog to feel as comfortable as possible during his visits. When our dog recently had an ear infection, they got him in quickly for a sick visit. Would highly recommend.
posted: 05/28/2023
I cannot say enough good things about JP Animal Clinic!! My partner and I recently moved to the neighborhood and were in search of a new vet for our 10 year old kitty. Before we could book an appointment, my kitty had an accident involving a potentially broken tail. We immediately rushed him to Angell, who then recommended a follow up appointment with his primary vet. Since we were in need of a new one, we reached out to JPAC who were not only incredibly responsive but compassionate and genuinely concerned about our baby. Lala was wonderful, making sure we were set up and in their system and moving appointments sooner because of our concern for his tail! We were seen by Dr. Marks who was WONDERFUL. I have seen multiple vets over the last 10 years, and Dr. Marks answered all my questions and reassured any 'crazy' I had about my fur baby with sincerity and compassion and thoughtfulness. I feel very fortunate to have found JPAC and highly recommend it!
posted: 09/14/2023
We brought our Yorkie (Jordan) to Dr. Levine with trepidation, as he barks and nips at everyone who touches him!!! Dr. Levine was friendly and patient and for some reason Jordan seemed so relaxed and trusting that we got through the visit without an incident. We were thrilled with the visit and will definitely be back to see this group of doctors, especially Dr. Levine.
posted: 06/14/2023