Boca Palms Animal Hospital

4.7 (73)
950 Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Boca Palms Animal Hospital

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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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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Frances Rodriguez

I was referred to Boca Palms from another exotic vet clinic because the vet was not in. Boca Palms staff were very friendly and caring, they gave me an appointment the same day for my sick bunny, Molly. I was surprised that they were waiting for Molly when we arrived and saw her right away. The staff and the doctor explained everything about her treatment and little by little Molly is improving. Thank you, Frances

posted: 08/07/2023

Carrie List

Boca Palms Animal Hospital has been nothing but friendly, caring, and informative when it comes to my cat, Jake, who has several health issues, but is still going strong at 18 years old. I’m sure he would not still be here without Dr. Sosa’s care. Thank you all so much.

posted: 08/07/2023

Lindsey Baggett

I called Boca Palms on Saturday, May 27th frantically searching for a vet for my beloved Choctaw who had suddenly become very ill. The doctor was on vacation for the holiday weekend, as was the case for every other office I had tried to call. The man who answered the phone, I wish I knew his name, was my angel that day. I have thought of him many times and said a prayer of thanks for him. He could hear me start crying on the phone—I didn’t know what to do for my baby boy—he was so sick and I didn’t know where to go. He assessed Choctaw over the phone, asking me all kind of questions to try and help find a solution and he led me to ACCESS animal hospital. He asked me to let him know how Choctaw did and he was so sweet…I’ll never forget his kindness in my weakest moment. Choctaw ended up having a huge splenic tumor. It was removed successful and he was expected to make a full recovery. However, 30 hours after surgery his acute pancreatitis became evident. I was able to stay at the hospital with him through the night while they did their best and then they helped me say goodbye to the very best friend of my life. I went through so much pain that weekend and continue to try and heal but in all the pain of loss, I know my baby boy was given the best intensive medical care and the team there knew I’d do anything for him and they helped me make all the impossibly hard decisions and I have full peace knowing I did everything and I did my best for my best friend. I wouldn’t have been given that peace if I hadn’t called this vet’s office and that man answered the phone and took the time to hear me starting to cry and taking the time to kindly talk me through everything and get Choctaw to the best place for him that day. I’ll forever be thankful. If Boca Palms could let me know this kind man’s name I’d like to write him a thank you card.

posted: 07/22/2023

Danielle Brink

I took my sick baby ferret to this hospital on Saturday. They gave me an appointment immediately. All the staff here are incredibly friendly and professional. The vet was so caring, amazing and knowledgeable about exotic pets and he immediately put me at ease. We came up with a plan to take care of my precious baby. I have never felt so comfortable with a vet/animal hospital before. Love these guys and will 100% bring my pets here again. Also their prices are very affordable.. My. Baby Cooper is already doing so much better. Thank you staff at palms animal hospital in boca raton. You guys were wonderful.

posted: 09/16/2023

Claudia Rivera

I was referred to Boca Palms by another exotic pet clinic since they were overbooked with patients. I called Boca Palms yesterday requesting an appointment for my pets (1dog and 2 hamsters) but mainly for one of my hamsters named Panda. I was worried for her because of her tiny bleeding she had on Saturday morning. The front staff were amazing and very kind. They scheduled me an appointment for this Friday. Later on the day after booking my appointment I get a call from the clinic again. They wanted me to come in the same day to see panda asap because they didn’t want me to wait until Friday for panda to be seen in case it was something serious that needed to be done right away. The front staff communicated with the Vet about my concerns this is how and why I got the call back. This showed me how communicative the front staff and the nurse and doctor are. When I arrived with my hamster the front staff gentleman was so polite and introduced himself to me and was very helpful. I’ve never ever taken a hamster to a vet before I didn’t even know it was possible but I am glad it is because these two hamsters for some odd reason mean the world to me just like my dog. Anyways, the nurse was so kind and gentle then the doctor came in to check Panda. He was well spoken, gentle, caring, and very thorougher with examining my hamster. He noticed a little skin rash on my hamster and wanted to treat her with antibiotics for the infection. He explained what it was and what should be done first before going further. The doctor is not pushy at all and wanted to take one step at a time in treating my hamster. The office visit fee plus the medication fee were very reasonable and affordable too. I was scared I had to pay some crazy fee for a tiny hamster. Overall, I was very happy and pleased with my visit. Very clean clinic too. No lie at first I was very nervous that they wouldn’t be gentle with my pet or that the price was going to be some crazy amount and that the doctor was just going to assume something and not really examine my pet but I was so wrong! I will be returning tomorrow with my other hamster and dog. I am not the kind to write reviews but I felt like this was needed for anyone else who is like me and checks reviews before and uncertain about the place. So far from now on this will be my go to place for my hamsters and dog even if they are a bit far from me since I’m far west Boca. I hope they never change and remain the same as yesterdays visit. It’s extremely hard to find caring staffs and vets for your pets like them! Thank you Boca Palms Animal clinic.

posted: 03/02/2023