Burke Animal Clinic

4.3 (138)
1034 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Burke 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:

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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sherrie pittman

The Vets are remarkable and do wonderful with our pets. They talk to you, not at you and they listen as well. The staff is friendly, polite and professional. I'm glad (and my pups) that we found this clinic.

posted: 05/01/2023

Amy Brooks

Dr. Linda and her staff are excellent! They go above and beyond to care for their animal patients (and their human families). She explains procedures, medications, nutrition, and all other relevant information in great detail and obviously cares so much about animals. We are so grateful to have found Burke Animal Clinic.

posted: 08/19/2023

Patrick Milligan

Dr. McMahon was very rude and judgmental. I think Gods opinion of me is much more positive than Doctor McMahon's opinion. I brought my cat there for a wound on his neck which has healed, but I really do not think that I needed to be treated in a harsh manner.And further more as a honest response to your response below, he did mention a treatment that I could not afford and besides my cat did not need it anyway since my cats wound healed and also what you call as Dr. McMahon's attitude as being direct, he was outright hateful to me and I am sure that I and other pet parents would not appreciate being yelled at which is what he did. Also if he was so much better than me instead of insisting that my cats ear's be cleaned which wasn't going to be helpful to my cats situation and he just did that to cause me to have to pat extra money just for the purpose of being a bully. He could have gave him something for pain or a topical flea treatment which would have kept him from scratching and making his would worse.

posted: 11/13/2023

Katherine Scott

The price is fair but the service is really poor. The male doctor who only works on Mondays (Dr. Mark?) was really cold and rude. No one took time to explain what was happening or if my dog was healthy during his annual visit (was he under weight? last year our old vet told us his hips were showing wear- how are they now? any signs of concern?). He took less than 30 seconds to look at my dog's teeth and tell me that "serious" dental work was needed, a tooth needed to be extracted, and that the same tooth was cracked. No one stopped to ask if I had questions or tell me anything else about my dog's health. He didn't even ask if I wanted to schedule the dental work be done. He was in the room for what felt like only a few seconds. After the doctor left I told the 3 vet techs who were still in the room that the diagnosis didn't make sense since we had just tried a different vet a month prior and were told his teeth looked good (albeit a little plaque-y). One wanted to get a second look at his teeth and started to open on my dog's mouth to get a better look. When I noticed my dog starting to panic I had to ask her to stop several times before she finally did. The reviews were so good and I was so hopeful but really disappointed with the lack of consent, professionalism, and communication from them. We've requested our file be emailed to us and will be looking for a different vet.

posted: 06/19/2023

Chris Smith

I was able to get a last minute appointment early in the morning, which is great thanks to my work schedule. They were great and careful with our young kitten and even helped us with stuff to know regarding her. They wasn't pushy with tests and treatments, but went over what we could do with our kitten and went over a time frame for her shots. It was a good experience and I feel safe with them taking care of our kitten. Our kitten is healthy and happy.

posted: 08/28/2019