Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital

4.7 (176)
12727 Mountain Air, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ten West Bird & 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,763
4.9 Embrace 17,208
4.9 Fetch 19,882
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,344
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,238
4.6 Pumpkin 1,474
4.6 Spot 7,059
4.9 Trupanion 74,699
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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Thank you for all the staff and And Dr powers for taking care of daisy! Very special helpful and friendly staff that is very kind and caring Great exotic animal vet and rabbit vet right here!

posted: 04/16/2024

Candice Y

These guys were BEYOND AMAZING!!! Their prices were extremely reasonable, the team was very welcoming, friendly and professional, and the Doctor was so understanding and even let me listen to my little "Stella's" heartbeat!!! It was such a beautiful moment. I will never bring my chickens anywhere else!!

posted: 08/05/2022

Alisha Nedelin

If I can give zero stars, I would. I took my perfectly happy, healthy parakeet in for a beak and nail trim. The Vet handled her very roughly and when she clipped her back claw, my parakeet screamed and flew off. When we got her back, the claw was completely gone and the toe was bleeding. She put some bleed stop on there and said it will be fine. Fast forward about a week and a half, my bird is refusing to put weight on her foot and can't bend it. I called the vet to ask what we should do, and got the reply that it will take some time to heal and grow back. This week, she was still not putting weight on her foot, so I scheduled another appointment. We went in, and since I didn't want the doctor to handle her roughly again, I took her out ( she is hand trained). The Vet examined her and prescribed antibiotics and pain meds. When I get to the front desk, they charge me for the meds, which is fine, and another office visit. At this point I was upset, since the only reason we came in was as a direct result of the Vet’s previous treatment/action. I asked the secretary if we can wave the office visit and she took a moment to go back and ask the vet. Next thing I know the Vet storms out, saying; " you know it was the birds fault right, not mine right, the bird is the one who caused that to happen" I was stunned, never in my life have I seen that level of unprofessionalism. She proceeds to chastise me for taking my bird out of the carrier ( even though the time she was injured I did not take her out). I decided at that point. That I have lost all faith in the Vet’s ability to properly treat my animal and left without the meds. I will never come back. I will find someone else to care for my bird. Awful vet! No accountability.

posted: 12/05/2023

Nishat Shama

This is my favorite vet to go to in the city of San Antonio. Dr. Powers treats exotic pets. I have taken all three of my rabbits here to get sprayed/neutered. Dr. Powers is very experienced. Her staff is so friendly, most of her staff members have been working at this clinic for years so I feel very comfortable with them. There is no wait time here. The most I’ve ever had to wait was maybe five minutes. They do require appointments and you can make an appointment by calling their clinic number. It does cost a bit more to bring your pets here. But I think it’s worth it because they do provide the best care. It’s also very clean and sanitary. They always provide me with the best advice and the whole team has good intentions. If you live in San Antonio and you have pet rabbits. I highly recommend Ten West. I refuse to go to any other clinic because I love this one so much.

posted: 01/04/2023

Bianca Soto

My Guinea pig has been sick for about a month and after I took him to the emergency pet clinic and a nearby animal hospital nobody could give me an answer to what was wrong with him. I tried Ten West as a last hope and Dr.Powers did more for my piggy in ten minutes than what those other two places did! I definitely recommend this place for any sick animal in need of help and another great thing is that they specialize in exotics!

posted: 09/29/2022