Casanova Jackie DVM

4.3 (21)
Gainesville, FL 32601, 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: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Casanova Jackie DVM

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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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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Nora

Dr Casanova has been our trusted Vet for over 10 years for 2+ generations of Cats and Dogs. We love her Holistic approach and cheerful and kind outlook, and her housecall service is such a convenience for us. Our animals love her and she keeps them healthy and happy!

posted: 01/02/2017

J.P. Brown

I've been in Gainesville since 1998, and in my experience--Dr. Jackie is the BEST vet. in town by far. I read that other reviews, and I empathize with the authors about what happened to their animals. However, in my own experience, and in those of my friends; I have seen Dr. Jackie bring pets back from deathbeds that other vets. had given up on. She has always responded back to me within 24 hours of leaving a message, and has a great bedside manner with the dogs. As she is a mobile vet. and cannot fit a full laboratory in her truck, there are some tests that she cannot perform. In those rare instances, she has not hesitated to refer me to a clinic with the needed diagnostics. To the gentleman who referred to Dr. Jackie as "Ms. Casanova": I empathize with what happened to your dog, but the fact is that living things get sick and die. I had a Chow mix who lived to be nearly 14 BECAUSE of Dr. Jackie, and as hard as it was; she helped me let him go when it was time (natural causes). Cancer killed your pet not Dr. Jackie.

posted: 04/17/2015

Mari Nelmar

I really enjoyed my experience with Dr. Casanova. She worked with my German shepherd/lab mix who appeared to be in great pain. We were very concerned and were unsure what was wrong with her. Jackie spent over an hour working with our dog Nella, massaging certain areas and our dog appeared much calmer and relaxed afterwards. Dr. Casanova recommended some treatments for Nella and we could see the difference after a few weeks. Dr. Casanova is very caring with animals and spends a great deal of attention with them to provide appropriate care.

posted: 02/23/2016

Donald Bowen

I was sorry to read Jay's review. My experience with Jackie wasn't any better. About 5 years ago I had a rottweiler mix with cancer, and she kept recommending me feed him these homeopathic powder mixes that just made him not want to eat and did no good what-so-ever. In the end I realize I just made my dog's last days even more uncomfortable when he was dying of cancer. Then their was my pit-bull mix that had skin problems. My dog had major skin irritation and you could see how red her skin was through her short white fur. Ear infections followed, and after 3-4 visits with Ms Casanova things had just gotten worse. I took my dog to another vet, and the problems were solved immediately. As it turns out, simply sending some skin scrapings in to a lab would have solved this problem, but Ms Casanova did not do so. I do not think she is a competent vet...

posted: 08/02/2014

Jamie Swick

I have been using Dr. Casanova for two years. She helped me with my 18 year old cat until his little heart gave out and he had to be peacefully put to sleep on the end of my bed. She also is treating my 13.5 year old pit mix who has a weak heart with some Chinese herbs for circulation and we are already seeing a difference in the first 48 hours. I greatly appreciate her insights and care of our pets.

posted: 06/06/2018