Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic

4.6 (1934)
808 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 893
4.5 ASPCA 11,868
4.9 Embrace 18,341
4.9 Fetch 26,284
4.2 Figo 2,615
4.6 Hartville 169
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,168
4.9 Lemonade 809
4.6 ManyPets 2,381
3.9 MetLife 730
4.8 Nationwide 21,410
4.0 Pet Assure 13
4.5 PetPartners 115
4.3 Pets Best 12,843
4.7 Pumpkin 1,679
4.6 Spot 7,928
4.9 Trupanion 60,888
4.8 Prudent Pet 1,755

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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Matt Schuhart

Going here was a recommendation of our primary vet during an emergency with one of our cats. Their team made sure that we were as comfortable as possible, as well as our cat. Their efforts were direct as well as cost effective. Fast forward a year and a half we came back with one of our dogs during an emergency. They again did not disappoint. They immediately knew the course of treatment. They explained everything thoroughly and began getting things under control very quickly. Their honesty and their very knowledgeable staff has gained our family’s business. Also worth noting was the two hour drive past other facilities to ensure our pets continue to get the care they provide.

posted: 11/29/2024

Lindsay Moran

If I have any inheritance to bequeath when I die, I will include AAVEC in my will, and especially Dr. Jessica Kim. Today, we had to (very unexpectedly) say goodbye to my 11-year-old cattle dog Scout, due to internal bleeding and complicating factors. AAVEC and every staff member (from the receptionist to the triage nurse to the doctor to the vet techs) was so amazing and compassionate throughout the entire devastating day. Dr: Kim was forthright and gave me the story straight, and at the same time she so empathetic - hugging me as I broke down - when I had to make the difficult but humane decision to let Scout go. They had a lovely calm and comfy room set up where we (I was able to have my sons meet me and have a chance to say goodbye) could be with Scout and spend time with him for as long as we wanted. When Scout passed, he was calm, comfortable, and surrounded by the people who loved him most. My sons were able to pet him and I was able to look into his eyes as he drew his last breath. Dr. Kim explained every part of the process to us throughout. She was so kind. I cannot say enough good things about AAVEC and all the people who work there. Thanks to them I can say that not only did my Scouty boy live well, he died well too.

posted: 07/09/2024

Crista Doshier

I recently had to bring my Honeybun in for an emergency visit. The staff here did such an amazing job helping her be as calm and comfortable as she could be while they did her exam. They are so gentle and so kind. They were also very sweet and empathetic when we found out she has terminal cancer. I will bring all of my animals here going forward, for regular appointments as well as emergencies. Thank you so much guys!🥹❤️

posted: 10/25/2024

Vita Taormina-Green

Anne Arundel Veterinary Clinic is our go to place when we are worried something is seriously wrong with our dog. Although it is more than an hour away from our home in DE, and even though we know we may be sitting there waiting for hours, their thorough examination of our pet always gives us an answer as to what is wrong and what can be done to help.

posted: 12/02/2024

Mike

Absolutely heartwrenching, disgusting financially praying on the emotionally weak over their animals. Complete sales pitch - No heart, No Care. It's not about Medical it's about the dollar. Just like facilities for humans. They're not here to heal, they're here to treat, continue treating and make as much money as possible.. $200 emergency fee, then all these other overpriced charges on top. Everything is inflated due to "emergency" services. You look the medication up online it's literally a quarter of the cost to order. ... Given a total of $575.00 Then upon arriving back to check out my puppy, it's over $900 dollars total from the $575 given and it was apparently for two small syringes of fluids for a 16lbs Puppy. Unless your animal is literally dying, knocking on heavens door.. and your for sure putting them down.. don't go here.. You will be forced broke by having to pay, what should be Illegally overly inflated, overly marked up charges. Lastly, as another family member came here this same weekend, they were quoted 15-20k for a surgery.. after waiting and consulting with their vet during normal hours the vet clearly stated it should not be done, it's too risky and they should prepare for euthanasia..Due to the dogs age and condition, However this place never mentioned that, just a quote for $15-20k to do surgery. Absolute Money Grab on the Heartbroken.

posted: 10/15/2024