Magnolia Animal Hospital

4.5 (520)
4200 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Magnolia 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 890
4.7 ASPCA 11,646
4.9 Embrace 15,682
4.9 Fetch 2,669
4.4 Figo 2,646
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,521
4.9 Lemonade 805
3.2 ManyPets 2,356
4.6 MetLife 577
4.8 Nationwide 21,398
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 112
4.5 Pets Best 7,244
4.3 Pumpkin 1,340
4.7 Spot 6,404
4.9 Trupanion 60,501
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?

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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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Haley West

We started bringing our cat here earlier this year and were happy the first two visits. He needed an oral surgery which they completed quickly and affordably. We then suspected our cat may be developing hyperthyroidism so we went back in for some blood work about 2 months ago that cost us about $250. We have still not gotten the results, even after calling them multiple times and being extremely patient since they only had one doctor at the time. I would recommend this place for check up appointments only. If your pet needs more than that, I'd go somewhere else.

posted: 11/06/2023

Anna DeBoy Parnell

Dr. Jon is truly the best. We’ve seen him for years with both of our dogs, and he has helped us with some really challenging issues with one of them. You can tell he loves every animal he sees and his staff works really hard to give high quality care at really reasonable prices. We recommend Dr. Jon to anyone!

posted: 10/08/2023

TIM
TIM

This place is great! My puppy had to have surgery and magnolia offered me the best quite by far. They did an exceptional job. I was so impressed with services and the staffs professionalism that I dropped my Petsmart Banfield vet membership and started going here. Ive been a member here nearly 2 years now and every visit is always pleasant.

posted: 11/12/2023

Maria Simpson

Friendly/knowledge staff, clean facility, super up front about pricing and policies. If you get an appointment in the morning it's goes super fast. If you choose later in the day you run the risk of them having a bunch of emergencies that push your nonemergency appointment back. So don't have anything important to do after your own appointment. (I appreciate them willing to fit in emergencies, and they told/apologized to me as I waited) I was recommended this office by both my in laws, and my husband's coworker. So glad to be part of the Magnolia family

posted: 10/28/2023

Kristin Bass

We came here last year when our Doberman had a really bad ear infection. He wasn't a patient of theirs, we had been going to Knightdale Animal Hospital for 2 years but when I called to get him an appointment they said they couldn't do a walk in or had any appointments until the following week. It was sad and disappointing knowing he was in pain that they couldn't fit him in. After calling several places, none of which could see him, I reached out to Magnolia. They were able to get him in the next morning! We never went back to Knightdale Animal Hospital, no business that you are a patient of should tell you it will be at least a week before they can see you. I understand not accepting new patients but not existing patients. Magnolia isn't as fancy as some of the other vet offices, and they are always busy but I would 100% recommend them. Last time I was there they were still enforcing the mask mandate, it irritates me slightly, but the fact that they take care of our dog always and fits him in no matter what, supercedes any frustration of having to wear the mask.

posted: 11/11/2023