Animal & Exotic Medical Center

4.6 (188 reviews)
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 on Veterinary Costs at Animal & Exotic Medical Center

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

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Looking for information about Animal & Exotic Medical Center? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.6

188 reviews

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.

Oct 2, 2023

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.

Mar 30, 2023

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.

Apr 10, 2023

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.

Sep 20, 2023

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!!!!

Aug 9, 2023