Pioneer Animal Hospital
4.6 (18) 3009 W Pioneer Dr, Irving, TX 75061, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pioneer 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:
| 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 have two precious cats that I love dearly. I want to provide the absolute best care for them, and I finally found Dr. Wes Agler and his wonderful staff after reading their excellent reviews. I just cannot express my gratitude enough regarding the outstanding and extraordinary care that Dr Wes provides. My younger kitty is very skittish and afraid to get in her carrier and travel in the car. Dr Wes comes to my home and helps me get her to his van and is truly a Godsend. Thank you Dr Wes Agler, for your compassion and outstanding care that you provide for JJ and Maggie. You always go above and beyond by also clipping their nails and checking on additional needs they may have. I cannot express enough gratitude for having you in our lives Dr Wes, Ginger, Lois, Maryann and the entire Pioneer family...Thank You!! Dr Wes truly is the absolute #BestVet in the DFW area!! 👍❤
posted: 10/09/2024
Genuinely could not ask for a better veterinarian to look after my dogs! Dr. Agler is so calm, understanding and patient with the animals he sees. My girls are never afraid to hop in the van, and are usually very excited to see him and the technician Ginger as well! Dr. Agler is VERY thorough with his exams and always has an answer to any question I could think of. Ginger is so calm and patient with my pups and I can tell both of them genuinely care about my pets and I don't think I could take them anywhere else.
posted: 05/16/2023
Dr. Agler has taken care of my pets for 30 years. He and his staff are kind and attentive and love animals. My dogs especially love him. It is wonderful and so convenient to have him show up to my house, in his mobile Vet Clinic and I can take the dogs out, one at a time, for check ups. They always call and follow up on any pets that have been sick or had surgery. I really appreciate Dr. Agler and his fantastic team!
posted: 08/22/2019
Dr. Agler has been our vet since 1988 (30+ years). He is caring and responsive to the needs of the pet(s) as well as the owners. He has responded to calls as early as 6:30am and well into the evenings and on weekends. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Agler and Ginger. The Ready-Vet-Go Service has been a true blessing for our pets.
posted: 06/01/2021
We love Dr Agler and staff. Our dogs Liza and Oliver respond so well to him. The mobile vet experience is so convenient and easy. Dr Agler loves on our pets well.
posted: 05/14/2022
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