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Dr. Jim Culotta

3.7 (9)

350 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther, FL 32569, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Mary Esther, Florida 2024

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Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

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How to Save Money at Dr. Jim Culotta

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?

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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

Lizmara Torres

The staff is RUDE and HUNG UP on me for inquiring on the status of my friends cat in renal failure. She asked me to call since I’m an RN. They told me they wouldn’t disclose their clients information. I asked if there was a privacy document signed and I was hung up on. What customer service!!! Pets don’t have HIPPA protection and there was no privacy or confidentiality form signed.

posted: 11/28/2020

Matthew Hondersin

Can't believe this place is still in business! I left my Skye Terrier in their care to be groomed, then when I came back hours later, they tell me they mistaken my Skye Terrier for somene else's dog and nudiered it. To add insult to injury, they made me pay for the operation that I didn't even ask for. Unbelieveable.

posted: 04/26/2021

Robert Guillaum

We adopted our dog from the Doggy Day Care owned by Dr. Culotta's wife. She rescues dogs from PAWS that she thinks are adoptable, then she and Dr. Culotta get them ready for adoption. The staff at the Emerald Coast Animal Hospital knows and loves our dog. They treat her and us with the upmost respect and are sensitive to her needs, as well as ours. It's important to me to be able to take care of my dog at home as much as possible. If you request, they will spend the time to teach you how to do certain basic care/preventative care for your pet. For our family, we wanted to know the best way to trim the nails of a hyper, small dog with black nails, as well as effectively clean her teeth and put fluoride on them daily. They will show you and allow you to show them back, so you feel more confident in caring for your pet when you go home. They definitely want you to be successful and competent in caring for your pet. The staff is always friendly and helpful, whether it's on the phone or in person. They genuinely care about the pets/animals that they see in their clinic, and it shows. Our dog loves to go to the vet and runs around and greets everyone behind the desk; she is happy to be there! We definitely recommend the Emerald Coast Animal Hospital at the corner of Highway 98 and Mary Esther Boulevard for all of your pet's needs. You won't be disappointed!

posted: 02/09/2017

shelia Bebee

When first moving from out of state I chose this office due to the closeness to our home. They were happy to see us come. Had all our records. We have a 9 yr old dachshund that has had seizures for over 6 yrs. So he has to have medication. Although I had a complete check up before leaving our vet we used for 9 years. They basically wouldn't use any of the records....Had to run all new test (run the bill up!) All blood work was normal for the meds he takes DUH! Then they are horrible about refilling his prescription that he has to take daily! It is a fight every month! Then they want you to come in and get rechecked (more money) and get the medicine from them instead of the pharmacy (more money) which is double what walgreens charges! I know you have to run a business to make money as a former business owner....I get that. But not calling in prescrptions when it's life threatening is not good medicine! Won't go back, gave them 10 months TOO long to try to fix THEIR problems and get THEIIR act together. Don't waste your time or money find a office that cares!

posted: 04/06/2015