How do I choose Pet Insurance?

Did you know, not all pet insurance is created equally?

Pet insurance, much like health insurance, is there to help pet owners cover the cost of emergency care when their pet gets sick or injured. It also gives pet owners (and vets!), peace of mind knowing a pet can receive the best care without money getting in the way and compromising decisions towards the pet’s care.

Pet insurance policies often differ greatly, and it’s important you choose a policy that’s right for both you and your pet.

When choosing a policy, make sure you look at things like:

  • Sub limits
  • Benefit level
  • Annual limits
  • Breed-specific coverage
  • Added extras
Every policy has their own variations. The last thing you want to discover is that your pet is not insured for something after it’s occurred!

There are a number of different pet insurance companies to choose from, so if you have a pet under the age of 12 months and are considering pet insurance, we would strongly advise you get some sort of cover so they’re protected, even if you’re still shopping around.

Here at Lynbrook Vet, we offer GapOnly™.

Providing GapOnly™ means that your insurance claim can be processed on the spot, with you only having to pay your gap!

This saves you paying your entire bill up front and means there is no waiting around for your insurance company to process your claim and pay you back!

GapOnly™ claims are only available for pets insured with the following companies:

A GapOnly™ claim can only be processed Monday to Friday between 8:00am – 10:00pm and Saturdays between 8:00am – 5:00pm (AEST, excluding NSW public holidays).

There are also many non gap companies to pick from with other great benefits.

Vets Choice offers 4 weeks of free cover for pets under 6 months of age, offering you peace of mind whilst looking to make the right choice. Our team can even sign your new puppy or kitten up at their free under 16 week health check or at any consultation.

If your pet is older, or if you are considering changing from your current pet insurance company but are concerned your pet has some pre-existing conditions, it would be worth giving Vets Choice a call as they look at resolved issues differently and may be able to help.

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    It is honestly difficult to put into words just how genuinely beautiful Dr Daphne and the entire team are, both in heart and in mind.We have had difficulty finding a veterinary clinic that feels calm, polite, warm, welcoming, genuinely … More caring and knowledgeable, but from the moment we arrived, this practice felt completely different. There was such a lovely, peaceful atmosphere, and we never felt rushed, dismissed or treated like just another appointment.The team were incredibly well organised, very reasonably priced and, most importantly, they actively listened to us and took the time to understand the individual needs of our fur kids.With our relocation to Queensland, we needed both of our dogs assessed and given their tick prevention injections, which we had struggled to find another veterinary clinic in South East Melbourne offering. Dr Daphne and the team took the time to explain everything properly and make sure we understood what was needed to protect them once we move. Paralysis ticks are not just a concern in Queensland and New South Wales, and we were also made aware of the importance of prevention as their range continues to extend further south. It was wonderful to find a practice that offers the long-term tick injection, especially for pups who do not take particularly well to tablets.We also received fantastic advice about the possible risks associated with sporting club activities and the preventative measures we can take to help protect them from injury, as well as thoughtful guidance regarding their individual dietary requirements. We had previously fed our kids full Lyka meals but stopped purely because of the cost. A new understanding of the benefits of their meals helped us make an informed decision to reintroduce Lyka and use a half-Lyka, half-current-food approach so we can manage the cost while still giving them those nutritional and probiotic benefits.Our fur kids were also assessed for their fit-to-fly certificates. This was something we had been quite anxious about, particularly given that one of our kids was born deaf and knowing that the relocation and flights are going to be a stressful few days for them. The information, reassurance and practical advice we received gave us a much better understanding of what we can do before and after their flights to minimise their anxiety and support them through the whole experience.What impressed us most was the genuine care behind everything they did. Nothing felt transactional. They listened, explained, reassured and treated our fur kids as individuals.It is incredibly comforting to meet veterinary professionals who clearly have such beautiful hearts and who genuinely care about both the animals they treat and the people who love them.We are so grateful to Dr Daphne and the entire team and cannot recommend this practice highly enough.
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    I’m really grateful for the care Joey received from the team. Everyone was so kind, caring, and patient, and they took the time to explain everything clearly and guide me through each step. It made a stressful situation feel so much easier.A … More special mention to Dr Angus he’s an absolute legend. He was professional, caring, and genuinely took the time to make sure Joey was looked after properly and that I understood everything. You can really see how much he cares about the animals he treats.I genuinely felt that Joey was in the best hands, and I couldn’t be happier with the care and service we received. I would wholeheartedly recommend this vet to anyone who wants their pet treated with genuine care, compassion, and respect. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring Joey back here again.
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    The team at Lynbrook Vet are absolutely amazing! They are extremely supportive, welcoming, and caring through everythingfrom routine check-ups to major procedures. You can truly tell they love what they do and care deeply about the animals. … More
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    Great team of Vets and Staff who take care of our pets. Thanks team

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