Southwest Animal Clinic
4.6 (43) 4570 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Southwest 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
I took my animals here for many years, and the vets and staff used to feel like my animals were family. But unfortunately now that the previous vets have retired, the new vet is rude and only demonstrates that she doesn’t care about myself, my time, or most importantly my animals. She even misdiagnosed my dog with cancer and after spending thousands of dollars at a veterinary oncology clinic, it turned out my dog never had cancer. It’s sad because this used to be such a good clinic but the vet here is totally unfeeling and it makes me sad but I have to switch.
posted: 05/22/2023
Dr. Tami Lass is an excellent veterinarian. She can be described as knowledgeable in the practice of veterinarian medicine, compassion towards animals and their well-being, and is approachable for questions, concerns, or suggestions towards your pet's care. Dr. Lass possesses a high standard work ethic to ensure quality care for your pet and support of the family. She genuinely cares.
posted: 02/15/2023
My experience here was awful. The only "good" part of it all was driving away with my new baby girl. The only person and I mean the only person who even remotely helpful was the young lady who handled the animals. She was helpful,kind and answered whatever questions I had unlike the front staff. The front staff were atrocious. Not only did it seem like I was just a bother, along with everyone else who needed help, but it just seemed like everyone at the front didnt give a s*** and were just collecting paychecks. They would not work with me at all on my extremely limited time table, since my new baby girl needed to be spayed, I couldnt take her home on the only day I off I had that week. To me this seems crazy, but I wasn't informed that i only had 2 days to pick her up from her spay date till AFTER I had already paid for her. I was made to wait at the front desk while the front girl, just took her time walking around talking to people and petting animals(cant blame her there) when she HAD to step out and find someone before helping the line of people. My dog on the other hand i feel sorry for. Whoever did her spay surgery did such a horrible job at it, you could tell just by sight that whoever did, did not care at all. She had awful razor burns and then hematoma around her incision. I'm torn between telling people to not come here because of the service and lack of sh*ts given, BUT the buildings in which the animals are kept and very good. Among the best I had seen. I just with the staff didnt suck. And screw the doctor who did my dogs surgery.
posted: 01/02/2020
My family has been going here for multiple generations of both pets and owners. Both Dr. Von Eiff and Dr. Silberman are great vets! They really care about getting to know my pets and making sure they are comfortable and feel safe, while providing excellent care. I trust them to take care of my pets like I would. And Tina at the front desk is absolutely incredible. She is SO HELPFUL and kind. She's patient, informative and constantly demonstrating her love of all the animals that come in. She is reliable and an absolute pleasure. I completely trust her with my pets. I really, really love this clinic.
posted: 08/29/2020
The admin person who interviewed me was very detailed with her questions and her follow up the day after Hinckley's shots and tests. Dr. Wass answers all questions and is complete with the information she provides. The front desk folks are always helpful and pleasant to deal with.
posted: 11/20/2022