UrgentVet - Lakeway
5 (110) 2009 Main St Suite 450, Lakeway, TX 78734, USAHours:
Monday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
How to Save Money at UrgentVet - Lakeway
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 | 11,757 |
| 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.
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
We received outstanding care today at Urgentvet. The office visit price was reasonable and the costs of testing and treatment very clear prior to treating. Testing was a little pricey but so is everything and I again think reasonable to an urgent situation. Joey was amazing from start to finish. She was extremely professional and I truly felt that she cared for my pet and for my own well-being. She took my info on the phone and made the entire visit a pleasure. Dr. Swanson was knowledgeable and considerate. She sat and conversed with me and answered all my questions and gave helpful perspective to our issues. I would highly recommend this facility with urgent vet issues.
posted: 03/16/2024
Wow! There is a reason this place has 5 star reviews! I took my cat here and drove about 40 minutes since my current vet (that was closed) recommended them! They took my cat and I right into a room and took my nerves right away! Very nicely set up and clean!!! London actually let them touch and handle her which isn't easy to do with her... I recommend them it is worth the drive if you live south Austin!
posted: 11/11/2023
I can’t say enough about how great the service was when I took my dog in on a Saturday. My dog is very difficult to manage with shots, drawing blood and general checking over. So much so that my regular Vet would sedate her and still couldn’t get the job done. Karen and the others did it all and more without any sedatives. I was in awe of this being possible. I wish they could be my primary Vet!!! They don’t use extreme stress causing tactics either, just determination, positive attitude and professionalism! Very thorough and caring also. This an authentic review by me btw!
posted: 03/24/2024
Took our cat in at 5:00 on Thanksgiving Day. Got right in with a thorough exam, issued diagnosed and sent home with medication. Doctor was incredibly patient and listened to what we thought. So relieved to have an after hours reasonably priced option. Did I mention Thanksgiving DAY? Oreo says, "Thank you UrgentVet!"
posted: 11/23/2023
I had quite a bit of trouble finding a vet that would take my kitty in for a minor sickness. I was recommended UrgentVet in Lakeway by another vet’s office who couldn’t see me. I was hesitant at first to go to Lakeway from Austin, but after talking to them on the phone I felt much better about making the drive. I was able to make an appointment on line to see my kitty right away ( the 4 other vets I talked to prior were anywhere from 3 days to a week out). Simply put, the staff was Amazing! They were very helpful, got us right in, and took great care of my baby. I was extremely w me symptoms it would be something very major and would be very costly. It turned out to be a relatively minor issue, ( not the major one I expected it to be) and the vet even encouraged me to start with the easiest and cheapest option, and to watch my kitty to make sure that he gets better, with the option to do more intensive diagnostics later and only if needed since he wasn’t in immediate crisis. The vet even helped me by recommending products for my other 2 kitties also. The vet and tech were both super friendly with me and my kitty and even took pictures of Sammy Cat! Fast, extremely helpful, very friendly, absolutely amazing. I couldn’t have had a better experience and came home very relieved. Awesome job guys! 🤗
posted: 06/23/2023