Business Insurance for Animal Hospitals

Compare multiple quotes from top carriers with one application.

What kind of work do you do?

Or call us at (800) 688-1984

Cropped image of male doctor veterinarian with stethoscope is holding a grey cat at vet clinic.

We partner with trusted A-rated insurance companies

Save money by comparing insurance quotes for veterinarians

People love their pets, which means vets and animal hospitals take on a tremendous responsibility. Vet insurance can protect your small practice against costly lawsuits.

Veterinarian examining a large dog in an exam room.

Compare quotes from top carriers

With Insureon, animal hospitals and veterinarians can compare insurance quotes from top U.S. carriers online. One easy application is all it takes.

What types of insurance do animal hospitals and veterinarians need?

These policies provide coverage for common risks faced by veterinarians.

General liability insurance

General liability covers basic animal hospital and veterinarian risks, such as a dog biting a customer. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR

Pet injuries
Customer injuries
Damaged customer property

Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' comp for veterinary practices that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Partial missed wages
Lawsuits over employee injuries

Business owner's policy

A business owner’s policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance under one plan. A BOP is often one of the most cost-effective types of veterinarian insurance.

BEST FOR

Pet injuries
Customer injuries
Damaged business property

Errors and omissions insurance

E&O, also called veterinarian malpractice insurance, can cover legal expenses related to work performance, such as a misdiagnosis that resulted in the death of a customer's dog.

BEST FOR

Mistakes that lead to pet injury
Failure to deliver promised results
Accusations of negligence

Looking for different coverage? See more policies.

Why do animal hospitals and veterinarians need insurance?

In a life or death situation involving a client’s beloved pet, emotions can run high and lawsuits are a major risk. Veterinary insurance can help cover legal fees, medical bills, and other costs stemming from malpractice claims, dog bites, and other incidents that could escalate at your small practice.

How much does pet care business insurance cost?

Woman holding cat considering costs of pet services.

Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Pet care services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

View Costs

What our customers are saying

"I had an urgent contractual requirement for insurance in December to pay before the end of the year. Holly Burton worked with The Hartford to send me an invoice around Christmas. I have saved hundreds in taxes."

Richard C.

Software / internet design

"Raynaldo made quick work of things. I told him what I needed, and ultimately I had a certificate of insurance in a matter of hours."

Michael D.

Programmer

"The response time was almost immediate. The options I was given were based on my company's needs. I received the policy in record time."

Esther L.

Management consultant