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Veterinary Eye Specialist of Long Island

4.9
1150 Portion Rd Suite 13, Holtsville, NY 11742, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Holtsville, New York 2025

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Eye Specialist of Long Island

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:

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4.9 Embrace 20,305
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4.1 Figo 2,786
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4.9 Healthy Paws 10,736
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4.8 Nationwide 21,417
3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.8 Trupanion 62,914
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Getting 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

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Jill DeSimone

Dr. La Croix is truly the best! My dog was seeing a different ophthalmologist & was diagnosed with an eye tumor & needed surgery. They were able to get me an appointment quickly. I switched to using Dr. La Croix & I can confidently say that it was the best decision I made for my dog. My dog has now had two surgeries here (eye tumor removal/ third eyelid extraction & eye enucleation) & both experiences were phenomenal. Dr. La Croix is thorough, genuine, intelligent, well-researched, and the very best ophthalmologist. It is easy to see how much she loves her job and all of her patients. My dog had some bumps in the road after his first surgery such as not eating, drinking, etc and Dr. La Croix checked in (call, text, email) at ALL hours for days after his surgery to make sure he was okay and gave advice on things to help. After my dogs second surgery, she was away at a conference & still checked in to make sure my dog is okay. She is truly one of a kind and goes above and beyond. I honestly wish she could see my dog for everything. Not only is Dr. La Croix the best, but her staff is truly amazing and kind. Danielle, Gerard, Kathleen, Ruby, & the entire team are all the best. They're all so good with my nervous boy. They're all compassionate and just truly good at what they do. It is easy to see how much they care about the babies they take care of each day. They're well trained in anesthesia & medications, which made me less nervous about my dogs surgery. My dog is my entire life and I don't trust many people with him and I feel very comfortable knowing Dr. La Croix & her amazing team are taking care of my boy. I could go on for days about how much I love Dr. La Croix & her entire team.

MDB Bar

Dr La croix/Amy Knollinger and the entire team are simply the friendlest people i have met at any vet. Our 9 month Pug was treated with the best care for our concerns with a corneal ulcer. I highly highly recommend this location for any concern you have with your pets eyes. Gerard the vet assistant was also very very knowledgeable before Dr Knollinger walked in to walk me through all the instructions and even sat down with me to describe the the anatomy of the eye. This is in my opinion the go to place on long island if you really need help with your pet. :) Ruby at the front desk was also very caring.

Irene K

Dr. LaCroix is the best veterinary specialist I have ever come across, the most genuine honest professional person ever! She has always taken time out no matter what time to help me or even my friends animals who she’s never seen! She’s such an amazing human and Dr. I truly respect her and all her work she does. She really cares deeply for animals I cannot thank her enough for her help with my cat and also advice and referrals for my friends dog. Also not to mention how awesome and nice her staff is!

Suely D'Andrea Vera

I had the pleasure to meet Dr Lacroix over a decade ago when my Golden Retriever had double corneal ulcerations. she was brilliant and did a fabulous job. Excellent bed side manner. I’m so happy she now has her own practice. I was also happy to hear that a friend was referred to her and that is how I found out about her practice. I wish you all the best ! You are really an artist in your profession. Best of luck.

Kristin Franks

I have a 13 year old havanese mix that has been diagnosed with diabetes for the last 8 years. I currently work in the field as an LVT and know how difficult and demanding the field has become since the pandemic. That being said, the staff was absolutely wonderful, so kind, sweet and really took their time with my boy. They made him feel very at ease, we so gentle with him that he sat on the table, allowing the single tech to perform multiple eye tests by herself! Dr. La Croix took her time in explaining her exam findings and made recommendations. Although I do already have some medical knowledge, her explanations were clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend to anyone needing a veterinary ophthalmologist and will be scheduling an appointment with my other pup soon!

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