Google Ads for Veterinarians
by Character Strategy
Pet owners are fiercely loyal to their veterinarians, but they still turn to Google when they need a new vet, face an emergency, or are looking for specialty care. The veterinary practices that show up first for these searches have the best chance of winning a new client who will return for years.
We build Google Ads campaigns for veterinary practices that capture both emergency and routine care searches with targeted messaging that resonates with pet owners. With campaigns structured around specific services and proper geographic targeting, we help vet clinics grow their client base efficiently.
Challenges facing Veterinarian advertisers.
Emergency vet searches going to competitors
When a pet has an emergency at night or on weekends, the first vet that shows up on Google gets the call. If your ads are not running during these hours, you lose high-value emergency visits.
Corporate vet chains dominating local search
National veterinary chains like Banfield and VCA bid aggressively on vet-related keywords, making it harder for independent practices to maintain visibility.
Price sensitivity for routine care
Many pet owners shop around for routine services like vaccines and checkups based primarily on price, making it hard to compete without racing to the bottom.
How we solve these problems.
24/7 emergency search coverage
We run emergency campaigns around the clock with increased bids during nights and weekends, capturing high-urgency pet owner searches when they are most likely to call.
Emotional ad copy that connects with pet owners
We craft messaging that speaks to the bond between pets and their owners, building trust and emotional connection that differentiates your practice from impersonal corporate alternatives.
Specialty service campaigns
We build separate campaigns for high-value services like surgery, dental care, and specialty medicine that attract pet owners willing to invest in premium care for their animals.
Real results in healthcare.
Browse our healthcare case studies to see what we can do.
Medical Clinic Doubles Consultations
Cash-Pay Medical Clinic (2 Locations)
Challenge
A two-location cash-pay medical clinic needed to lower lead costs while increasing consultation volume. Insurance-related searches inflated costs with zero ROI.
$75
CPL
-46%
330
Consultations/Month
+106%
$250K+
Est. Monthly Revenue
Results
- CPL dropped 35-55% while consultations doubled
- Staff time on unqualified calls decreased
- Patient acquisition became predictable instead of burst-driven
“Our consultation volume doubled and the leads are actually qualified. We stopped wasting time on insurance calls entirely.”
- Dr. Sarah N., Medical Director
Dental Inquiries Up 55%, CPL Down
Dental Clinic
Challenge
A dental clinic was wasting spend on generic dental traffic. Education and price-shopping queries were driving up CPL without filling chairs.
$72
CPL
-24%
145
Inquiries/Month
+61%
18%
Landing Page CVR
from 11%
Results
- Appointment inquiries increased 40-70%
- CPL fell while front desk time on irrelevant calls decreased
- Clinic booked more high-value procedures without increasing spend
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