Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital

4.1 (117)
3401 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA

Hours:

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 – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care 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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Laura Melnikova

A wonderful small clinic next to the Petco store. My daughter, without any problems and queues, recorded our kitty for an initial examination, the day before we received a call from the clinic and confirmed our record. We arrived with a kitty, and we were accepted very quickly. The waiting room was very clean. The staff was just amazing, everyone was very attentive and friendly. After examining the kitty, they explained everything in detail to us how to take the necessary medications. Our kitty Lily and my daughter and I were very satisfied!!!! We will definitely come back if we have any problems with our pet.

posted: 10/23/2023

Mia Rash

Worst experience ever in my very long life! I've had many many dogs over the years. They are all different. My large dog is high anxiety when going to the vet as many dogs are. The person at the front desk was unfriendly, unhelpful and basically should not work for a veterinary is she doesn't like people or dogs! I left without being seen and will NEVER return. I have been there multiple times with multiple pets. I've always been satisfied so it was her hateful attitude that made me leave. Aboretum location July 5th 10:15 AM

posted: 07/05/2023

Lily MacDonald

Had an appointment scheduled for 5:30, and they told me I can't come in and I have to re schedule. Why even book an appointment if you aren't going to accept me when I bring my animal out? It's ridiculous that they would even offer it as an option. If you schedule after 5 just know that they'll force you to re schedule it, even after taking the time .

posted: 08/30/2023

K Williams

Im so disappointed in my experience here. Took my dog to check for an illness was told I would be given meds to take home by one of the associates because the vet was closed the next day. Was told by another associate there would be a vet on site after she went and checked for the next day. When the next day came I hadn't heard from the vet so I reached out & it was closed. Spoke to customer service she put notes on my account. I was contacted later and was told my prescription was being called in called Walgreens no prescription. Took over an hour to get my prescription. So if your animal needs medication please make sure you can get it without a complete runaround.

posted: 07/27/2023

Haleigh

All of the techs were super helpful and gentle with my kitty for her vaccines! The vet was also more than willing to answer some behavioral questions for a new cat mom. :)

posted: 07/31/2022