Far East Animal Care Center

3.5 (1723)
2240 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938, USA

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at Far East Animal Care 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
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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Tiffany Bellew

Thankful for all the staff at Far East Animal Care Clinic! My car broke his leg, and they have been the best! He's healing nicely and is feeling better every day!

posted: 10/13/2024

Gilbert Galindo

The doctors and nurses here are amazing. God bless these people, and I’m not really religious. My dog had a neck injury and lost movement to her right leg so I brought her in to see what was going on. They attended to her, put her through the proper care and my baby is almost 100%!! It’s a process but I’m sure she will be back to normal. Great experience with this clinic. Thank you to everyone there.

posted: 09/07/2024

Oliver Neria

I'm so glad I chose Far East Animal Care when my cat needed to go to the vet late last night. For an emergency after hours visit the prices were very fair. Dr. Brandi and all of the staff were all so kind and patient with us while we made some difficult choices. They took good care of Soupie and I will always be thankful to them for that. ❤

posted: 07/15/2024

Senae Valerie

This review is for those parents who are considering bringing their pet here during after hours, because this “care center” clearly does not care about patients experiences. I guess there’s a reason the negative feedback below mine doesn’t get addressed. Not a good look. I brought my pet here after hours as she was having issues with her leg and mobility. We were told they had x amount of emergencies and 6 walk-ins ahead and it would be about 2-3 hours of wait. We were recommended to go home and we would get a text when one patient was ahead. We went home and nearly 3 hours later, received said text so we drove from horizon back to the far east. When we arrived to the parking lot, we received a text confirming that the last patience’s appointment was completed and they were cleaning up and would let us know when to come in. We waited for an hour. Went inside to inquire on what was going on due to the last text we received. The person at the desk was different from earlier and seemed confused on what was going on. She said something along the lines of “ well I just got here”. She then said that they had additional emergencies walk in and someone else was ahead of us in line ( Despite the text we received stating we were next ) and also that patients were waiting on labs so that would take additional time for the vet to go over and ultimately see us. Emergencies are emergencies, we get it. But why wasn’t that communicated with us? We spent a total of 4 hours waiting and then to get told “ oh well it was a miscommunication “ was extremely upsetting, given that our pet was in big discomfort and the “service” we received was not great. We had to go to another vet and got an xray done to see what was going on and it confirmed why she was in pain. Had we had gotten seen as planned, she could’ve been on her pain medication sooner and could’ve been comfortable sooner. All this to say that if you’re in a bind and are considering this place, don’t do it. I’d try a different vet. There’s tons of reviews about wait time, death and other horrible experiences that go unaddressed. I’m just grateful we got the help we needed from a DIFFERENT establishment.

posted: 10/06/2024

Andrea Blea

I've taken my dog three times in the past 5 days and every time they have been amazing. Everyone is very friendly and treats my dog as if he were their own. The wait might be long at times but they make sure you are taken care of the whole time. Even if other customers are rude they continue to smile and treat them with respect. Highly recommended when the unexpected happens.

posted: 10/16/2024