Appear at the very top of Google’s search results without fail with Local Service Ads.
At the absolute top of Google, positioned above the map, organic listings, and even traditional Pay-Per-Click ads, lies the most valuable real estate in search: Google Local Services Ads. These elite listings prominently feature your practice’s name, star rating, and a "Google Verified" badge before a potential patient even scrolls. Securing this position puts your practice directly in front of high-intent local searchers who are ready to call right now.
Unlike traditional ads where you pay for every click whether it leads anywhere or not, Local Service Ads charge you only when someone contacts your clinic directly. VetNetwork manages your campaigns from top to bottom, reviewing leads every week, keeping your budget on track, and disputing any charges that don't meet Google's criteria.
What Are Local Service Ads?
Local Service Ads (LSAs) are Google's pay-per-lead ad format for service businesses, including veterinary practices. They appear at the very top of Google Search results with your practice name, rating, and a Google Screened or Google Guaranteed badge. When a pet owner clicks your ad, they can call your clinic or send a message directly. You only pay when that qualified contact comes through.
Why LSAs Work for Veterinary Practices
Pet owners searching for a vet are almost always ready to book. LSAs reach them at exactly that moment, with the top placement on Google and the added credibility of Google's verification badge. In competitive markets, first-page visibility through SEO alone isn't guaranteed. LSAs give your practice a reliable way to appear above the fold for high-intent searches, regardless of where you rank organically.
VetNetwork's Local Service Ads Management
We manage your Local Service Ads program from setup through ongoing optimization, so every dollar you spend is working as efficiently as possible.
Included with your management plan is:
Weekly
- Lead review to track the quality and volume of contacts your ads generate
- Budget review to ensure your spend is paced correctly and not exhausted early in the month
- Dispute invalid leads with Google to protect your budget from unqualified contacts
Monthly
- Ad optimization based on lead data and performance trends
- Category review to confirm your ads are showing for the right types of searches
- Service review to ensure every service you offer is reflected in your ad targeting
- Competitor analysis to understand how your practice is positioned relative to other clinics running LSAs in your market
To find out whether Local Service Ads are a fit for your market, call us today at 800-564-4215 or use the form below to contact us online.