PAWS Veterinary Urgent Care

5 (113)
8325 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

How to Save Money at PAWS Veterinary Urgent Care

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 11,714
4.9 Embrace 16,675
4.9 Fetch 11,124
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,976
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,335
4.0 MetLife 626
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,058
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,848
4.9 Trupanion 67,964
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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Marc Joseph

Our dog was not putting weight on her back leg. We brought her in and were in and out in an hour with X-rays and sedation. The staff was wonderful and Dr. Bonfiglio is great! Pricing was very inexpensive compared to other emergency vet experiences. Thank You PAWS!

posted: 11/02/2024

Wes Perry

Just had a wonderful experience at paws veterinary urgent care. My vet was not available for several days and they recommended this place. I was very impressed by their professionalism and kindness with my sweet cat Luna. Normally, she absolutely hates vet appointments, but with paws she was a total angel thanks to the gentle handling they did. Would recommend, especially because they accept walk-ins which has become increasingly hard to find in Columbus. I was also glad that they had x-ray machines on site to help with diagnosing my kitty.

posted: 08/16/2024

Sarah Fessler

My 1 year old cat, Lyra, had a decreased appetite and couple episodes of vomiting over the weekend when her GP was closed. I didn’t feel like the problem was a true emergency but I didn’t want to wait for her GP to open since she was uncomfortable. It was easy to join the online waitlist which had a fairly accurate wait time estimate so we could stay at home until it told us to make our way to the clinic. I was also able to call and make sure it was okay to give her gabapentin for anxiety since we were able to wait at home. Once there, we were immediately shown into a room which had Feliway plugin pheromone diffusers, quiet calming music, and a comfortable couch for us both to sit on. The history was taken in the room and I mentioned that Lyra would have more ‘kitty minutes’ if she stayed with me. The staff respected this and Dr. Harney did his exam in the room. He was very thorough, explained the options available, and provided an accurate estimate of the cost of services. The staff minimized the time we were separated and immediately brought her back after they were done with her x-rays. Lyra was still not exactly herself the next day so I called to ask for further guidance. Dr. Bonfiglio offered for Lyra to come back for a recheck exam and x-rays, both of which were at a reduced cost. After some additional fluids and another anti-nausea injection, Lyra is doing well. I appreciated the attention to detail both doctors showed and how they explained the potential problems we would be looking out for. There were a lot of measures taken in designing their space and protocols to decrease stress for both owners and patients. In an industry which is making it harder for GPs to accommodate same day appointments, urgent care models such as PAWS are a much needed addition to decrease the burden on both emergency and GP clinics. I know they just opened this location but I hope they can expand to additional locations soon. I highly recommend them and their compassionate staff.

posted: 10/08/2024

Beneesa Schauer

Two hour drive to PAWS for an urgent wound care on a Sunday that required stitches for our yr and half puppy lab completely worth the time and affordable cost. Staff was super compassionate and patient with our sweet hyper Roxi. Facility super clean.

posted: 09/09/2024

Kelli Snyder

Awesome! That's what I can say about PAWS. The staff at the clinic were so sweet and helpful. They made our dog Rory feel comfortable and they took great care with him. I will definitely be going back to them for all our vet needs.

posted: 09/20/2024