Aardvark Animal Hospital

4.6 (262)
10547 Cleveland Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Aardvark 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 11,624
4.9 Embrace 15,963
4.9 Fetch 2,736
4.2 Figo 2,588
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,925
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,311
4.1 MetLife 601
4.8 Nationwide 21,402
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 11,962
4.6 Pumpkin 1,390
4.6 Spot 6,561
4.9 Trupanion 60,433
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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Kellie Best

I can't say enough good things about Aardvark Animal Hospital and especially Dr. Kate Davis and her vet tech. We moved to the area with two senior dogs. We didn't go many times before it was time to say "see you later" to our sweet Ellie. Going to the doctor or vet you develop a sense of trust with your provider, and again since just moving to the area we didn't really have that opportunity with Ellie. However Dr. Davis acted as if she'd been seeing Ellie her entire life (15 years). She knew her chart, she loved on her, she is extremely personable and HONEST. I immediately felt comfort with her. She and her vet tech did not rush us, walked us through the procedure and provided the most respectful care to our girl. These people care! It's not a rush to get you in and out but they actually take the time to consult you. A week later, we got a handwritten card expressing their sympathies for our loss. It's the small things that matter and Aardvark goes above and beyond to deliver on the small things too. If you've read this far and are still on the fence about booking an appointment.... do it! Your fur baby will be treated with the best care.

posted: 10/20/2023

Marsha Heflin Brady

Our cat was able to be seen on the same day as his urgent need. The entire staff shows concern and compassion. The veterinarian was personable, explained all options, and answered all questions. I was particularly surprised and happy to receive a follow-up call from them a few days later to see how our Nugget was doing! Great people!

posted: 08/05/2023

Sierrah Rezak

I have taken both of the young dogs here for nail trimmings, routine exams as well as for vaccinations and every time they have been a wonderful group of people. They are patient with my dogs even go as far as to comfort them when my dogs show hesitation during their exams. It was only recently that I had to go the extra step of having lab testing done for one of the dogs and even this process was treated with care and loving attention not only for my dog but for me as well. As a dog parent I felt just as nervous as my baby but the staff is very understanding and had taken the time to talk me through it. I have not felt any pressure to make decisions and have been provided with any and every form of documents and verbal communication that I've need. I thank the team at Aardvark for there care and support.

posted: 08/18/2023

Alexandrea Van Manen

Our boys love their vet. Well when they first walk in they are nervous but they warm up to everyone quickly. We have seen almost every vet in there for their normal check ups, allergies and what not. Everyone in there is great and they love our boys as much as we do.

posted: 07/18/2023

Marita Gallagher

Aardvark Animal Hospital is wonderful! My dog Tubby has had very attentive care and the staff is very willing to help. His boarding experiences were also very good. Aardvark is the only place I would take my special dog.

posted: 08/27/2023