Pets & Vets Animal Clinic

4.5 (359)
1181 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Pets & Vets Animal Clinic

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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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LITTLERACER

Doctor Javiar is truly one of the kindest people I’ve met. He has poured his heart into every pet I’ve brought him and he always amazes me with the level of understanding he has for so many different topics. It is obvious he has dedicated his life to expanding his knowledge of his practice. He is truly raising the bar and setting a high standard. I am so grateful for the care he’s given my multiple pets and it’s worth the hour long drive. Attached is a picture of my dog getting acupuncture. Her sister, the poodle, tagged along to get her eyes looked at.

posted: 05/19/2023

Stephanie Tisa

JUSTINE IS A DELIGHT!!! So beyond wonderful, kind, helpful and so reassuring. Fantastic representation of your clinic. I had to get a prescription for my cat and Vets & Pets saved the day. They were wonderful and filled my prescription for my cat right away, and they were busy. Justine multi-tasked with grace and patience. The staff are polite and very kind! HEARTFELT THANK YOU JUSTINE!!!!

posted: 08/07/2023

shadria betancourt

I want to thank Pets & Vets Animal Clinic. This animal hospital has saved my cats life previously. When my cat was rejected in previous clinics saying that they would not accept my dying cat because they were about to close, later after multiple rejections in other animal clinics and hospitals, Pets & Bets Animal Clinic received my cat, proceeded to do surgery by Dr. Javier and ultimately save my cats life. My cat was close to death that day, and they were there to help us. While waiting desperately to hear if he could live or die, one of the nurses gave us water and checked on us constantly while providing comfort. Today, once again, with their help, we have been able to control and help my cat feel better, giving reasons and causes of his illness and providing excellent instructions for my cats care. This place is excellent. Be aware that appointments are made through the phone and not online. The online system is outdated. In the meantime, appointments are done through phone calls.

posted: 10/16/2023

Tony Gonzalez

Justine was the person I spoke with when I mistakenly walked into the clinic, thinking I walked into another clinic I read about. I’m glad I did. Justine took care of me quickly. She took my cats information and was super courteous! Justine was thorough and patient and a real delight. She truly is a gem! Thank you Justine!

posted: 09/15/2023

Jodi Hart

This Clinic is amazing. Aurora who handles everything as far as front desk and other tasks is so knowlegable. I have been with this clinic for about eight years now. She has always been supportive, empathetic, sympathetic, kind and caring. Also, She is very thorough. She is graciously helpful with the doctors when they need something, and with the patients if their owners need help. Not many people are dedicated to their job these days like she is.

posted: 08/14/2023