VCA Park Cities Animal Hospital
4.7 (68) 4365 Lovers Ln, University Park, TX 75225, 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 VCA Park Cities 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 | 11,757 |
| 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
My loving and playful cat had been having some uninary issues over the last few months. You could tell he was not comfortable, and when the pain would return, he would retreat. I took him to this wonderful clinic and after one visit, they were able to diagnose via xray, give him medicine, and prescribe food. Evidently uninary issues are common amoung male cats. All my interactions were great, from the front desk, to Dr. Heard, to the technician Ashley, and to the assistant Chris. Everyone was so patient and loving to my little guy (cats are not fans of crates and car travel). Now he is back to his normal, happy, playful, loving, self, and has actually lost a few lbs! Very graterful for this animal clinic!
posted: 08/28/2023
I want to start this review by saying, if I could give this vet's office a million stars, I would. I have two cats and I also work for a rescue so I really needed a place that would take care of them properly. I had visited a vet's office before this one (because it was a partner on my pet insurance's website) and I was extremely disappointed by the care there. I thought that this would be how service was all around but I took a chance and made an appointment at VCA Park Cities when my cat needed another follow up visit. Let me tell you that the care, compassion, and quality that I have recieved with VCA Park Cities is UNPARALLELED by even my own "human" doctor's office. Every single member of the staff here, cares about all the animals that come through its doors and for that, I have the utmost gratitude and respect for them. If you are looking for an amazing vet for your precious ones, I highly recommend this location. Bonus: They don't give a preference to dogs only and are well versed in cats too. This is hard to find at times, but I never felt that here, with our Park Cities family.
posted: 06/05/2022
My dog Nugget was a patient with Dr. E at VCA University for over 10 years before they merged with VCA Park Cities. When I unfortunately had to put Nugget down to do a cancer that had spread back in February (right before Snowmageddon), the compassion from VCA Park Cities was incredible. Our favorite vet tech, Mike, transitioned from VCA University to VCA Park Cities, and let me tell you, he loved Nugget as much as the rest of us did. He encouraged me to take Nugget to a local emergency clinic to get her an ultrasound, as the X-rays they took did not provide a clear understanding of what was going on. Unfortunately, we had to make the decision to let Nugget go after VCA Park Cities closed that day, and Mike was off the next day. When he finally got back in, he called me, and we both cried a little and laughed over some stories I shared with him about Nugget. I didn't think I'd ever be ready to get another dog, but I surprised myself by coming home from work one day and thinking, 'It sure is lonely coming home to no dog.' I started looking online, came across Dallas Pets Alive, and found Eleanora. Absolutely fell in love with her photos. Within three weeks, she was mine! I took her to VCA Park Cities for an initial check per the adoption agreement, and everyone just loves her! I was so excited for Mike to meet her. (Honestly, he was probably shocked I went from a small 8 pound Chihuahua/terrier mix to a 55 pound pit bull mix!) Mike loved meeting Nora, and both Mike and Dr. Herring are my go-to for Miss Nora!
posted: 09/21/2021
My family has spent thousands of dollars at this animal clinic over the years. We were shocked at the treatment we received the other day. We had requested a staff member to come out to the car and assist us in taking the cat into the clinic. Several minutes later an employee came to the car in the parking lot and presented us with a quote for our diabetic cat's treatment. Some routine labs and sedation were going to cost $763. How can this be when they haven't even taken the cat out of the car? We asked if we could make a couple of payments on it (which we had done in the past). The employee said I'll check and we never heard from them again. I suppose this was their way of telling us they didn't care about the cat and or need or us as customers. Apparently this company is more concerned about the bottom line than helping animals in distress.
posted: 11/17/2021
My family has been coming to Park Cities Animal Hospital for several years. We love them, and they are excellent with our cats and dogs. You guys are the best especially regarding the following: 1. Always friendly and helpful on the phone and in clinic. 2. Genuinely concerned about our pets & their well being. 3. Consistent will follow-up calls on treatment. 4. All staff are knowledgeable & well-informed. 5. Always work patients in when necessary.
posted: 06/04/2015