Animal & Exotic Medical Center

4.6 (188)
18962 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548, 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: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Animal & Exotic Medical Center

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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
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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Jessica Malinowski-Realtor

We take our 110 pound Great Pyrenees Anatolian Shepherd here. Dr. Tony and his staff are wonderful. Everyone is super nice and go out of their way to help and answer any questions. Our dog is super protective of his family and they accommodate well with this and everyone tries to make him as comfortable as possible. Each visit our dog gets better and better. Our cat also comes here and we have also taken our bearded dragon and our husky here as well. We have been going here for years. Very happy with their services.

posted: 10/02/2023

Golden Ears Sanctuary

We are a senior / Hospice dog sanctuary and long-standing client of this amazing veterinary practice. From scheduling our appointments to the appointments themselves, Dr. Tony and his staff have always been friendly, caring and very knowledgeable. We are never rushed and the time is taken to address our questions and concerns. With the help of Dr. Tony and his staff, we have had to say goodbye to many of our senior / Hospice fur babies. These decisions are never made lightly and we have relied on this wonderful group of people to help us make the decision best for our pets. Every single euthanasia experience involved an open discussion, careful consideration of the issues at hand but most importantly…compassion for the tough decision we were faced with and the ultimate loss of a loved one. Dr. Tony and his staff fight the good fight alongside us - ensuring our senior / Hospice dogs are getting the best care possible. It is because of this, we trust Dr. Tony and his staff implicitly.

posted: 03/30/2023

Jackson

Dr Tony is the best. I trust him with my animals. Highly recommend Dr. Tony. Been going to his office for many yrs His prices are sometimes a little high but having a vet you trust and seems to always get the results I come to him for is worth the extra cost. His techs are friendly and helpful. I like Missy especially well.

posted: 04/10/2023

Ashley Cox

Can't handle a large or anxious dog. EDITED: Since I can't post a reply based on the on the feedback given to me by the clinic, I will update my review. There is no reason my dog needs to be heavily sedated in order to receive a simple rabies vaccine. It takes only a few seconds. I even brought treats into the office with me, which would have distracted him enough to administer the vaccines. There was absolutely no reason to drag him into the back and try to hold him down. I could hear his screams and it was totally unnecessary. He has been treated in the exam room before, so I'm not sure why it had to be done this way. Also, a vet should be capable of managing anxious animals (the dog is not aggressive). I work with people in Animal Control and they can manage actual aggressive animals. It takes only a few minutes to administer the vaccines as I mentioned. When he was in the exam room, he was calm and laying next to me. No excuse for this treatment. To have to drug him when something as simple as this is not necessary. This goes against your statement that you do your best to make the "patients" experience an less stressful as possible. Original Review: I have been a customer of this practice for 2 years. Unfortunately, I've not had great experiences the last 2 times I've been to the office. We came for a simple Rabies and Bordetella vaccine, which can quickly and easily be administered. They could have been administered while he was in the exam room with me and it would have taken only a minute or two but they insisted he be brought into the back for the attempt. Because my dog was anxious and they didn't know how to manage it, I was told I had to come back with him sedated in order to complete the service. I didn't even get to talk to Dr Tony. The way we were treated was very disappointing. I would expect individuals who work with animals on a daily basis to be able to handle the situation better. It was a waste of time.

posted: 09/20/2023

Sarah M.

I CANNOT give enough praise and gratitude to Dr. Qureishi and his amazing team. I saw Dr. Qureishi when my bearded dragon became ill and my normal vet said nothing was wrong with her at multiple visits over at least a years time. If I would’ve just listened to my gut, and not that bloody vet (will NOT be going back to that one), Dr. Qureishi without a doubt could have saved her. Too many vets are claiming they treat bearded dragons, and other reptiles when they really only know how to do wellness exams on healthy reptiles. You don’t want a vet like that seeing your reptiles. Period. Because you won’t know if something is wrong until it’s too late. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SEE DR. QUREISHI AND HIS TEAM FOR ALL YOUR REPTILES. And of course, any other pets. This man is the KING OF REPTILES. He knows his stuff! He took one look at the X-ray my other vet did, examined my baby, knew exactly what was wrong, and had her booked for urgent surgery, all under half an hour. If I would’ve found him a year ago, my Lizzy would still be here. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Trust your gut. And go see Dr. Qureishi and his amazing team. Thank you for everything Dr. Qureishi! God bless you!!!!

posted: 08/09/2023