VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
3.3 (344) 9706 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Brought our cat here for emergency services, they told us to put him down and gave him no care. Brought him to our vet the next day, put on antibiotics and sub q fluids. Here’s a picture of him on the fluids getting better and a picture of our healthy boy today. I would not know what to describe this place as besides pure evil.
posted: 01/24/2024
The dr and assistants were so amazing. When you come in the a pet that has experienced a trauma, you don’t expect the person at the front desk to be so rude. I also run a business and know the people at the front are the face of the business. We witnessed a lady that had a horrible loss and this girl showed zero emotion. Human kindness goes a long way.
posted: 04/30/2024
Our daughter called in panic because her dog couldn't walk and seemed to be completely out of it. He appeared to be getting worse so we took him to VCA. She suspected litte Eddy had swallowed one of her several prescription meds but wasn't sure which one. After an exam Dr Kennedy suspected he ingested something completely different and much less costly. We left VCA about an hour after arriving with Eddy and money left in our checking account. Dr Kennedy was absolutely wonderful. She even called the next day to check on Eddy and we gave her the good news he was back to his old self.
posted: 03/19/2024
The techs and doctors here are incredible. Although they have longer wait times, they are efficient with visits. They truly cared about our sweet boy in the final days. Outlooks and prognoses were always delivered with care and compassion. We unfortunately had to say goodbye, but I know that Dr. Donaldson and the rest of the neurology team did all they could to save our boy.
posted: 05/04/2023
We said goodbye to a beloved part of our family yesterday. It was heart-wrenching to decide the time had come to say goodbye to our Riley. He started rapidly declining on Saturday. We made a plan to take him to our family vet early on Monday to put him to rest but his suffering was too great and we chose to take him to VCA Midwest on Sunday evening. Facing taking him to an unknown place with unknown staff was tough but we couldn’t have asked for better! The staff was lovely and the doctor was companionate. They gave us as much private time as we needed with him prior to saying goodbye. The facility was clean and the room we were in was comfortable for us all. The procedure went smoothly and Riley went peacefully to sleep. They then gave us privacy until we were ready to let him go. Please know if you are faced with this difficult decision, VCA Midwest will treat you and your pet with kindness and support.
posted: 05/08/2023
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