Premier Veterinary Specialties - Hollywood

2.6 (5)
20290 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169, 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: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Premier Veterinary Specialties - Hollywood

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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
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 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Stephanie Brasington

When I say this is the worst encounter I have experienced with a “vet” in my 25 years of having a dog, it is. Extremely unprofessional and poorly run practice. Had an appointment set up with “Dr.” Martinez for a whole week. Show up to drop off my puppy because the protocol is to drop off at 8:30 am... cannot even enter the office. Did not get one update from them about my dog while he was there. 6 pm (their closing time) comes around. I show up and call them since they won’t come to the door. They say my dog will be right out. Wait 30 minutes... i knock on their door. Woman comes out and tells me they aren’t sure when he will be ready to pick up. I ask her what does she mean? I emphasize they are closed at this point, and I had dropped him off at 9 am, what were they doing the entire time??? I then had the vet call and tell me she performed a bunch of analysis procedures which we had told her before we even dropped him off that he didn’t need done, as he had already had these done at the general vet visit he had the previous week. She told us she understood, yet still performed it anyway so she could charge us an extra 1,000 dollars. We then let her this is illegal. That they are required to ask permission before doing anything. She responds “well I already did it.” DO NOT SEND YOUR ANIMAL HERE. She doesn’t care about animals, all she cares about is overcharging so she can make money on unnecessary consultations and tests. I have never seen someone try to take advantage of people as much as this “vet”. Go anywhere else.

posted: 07/25/2020

Lindsey MacGruer

CAUTION!! Dr. Jessica Martinez works out of this office, and in 20+ years of having dogs, she is the coldest, most rushed, rudest vet I have ever encountered. I drove almost an hour for an appointment to seek her care for my senior dog suffering with glaucoma, and she could not have cared any less. I was scared for my dog, and she was extremely cold. She ignored my questions about medications as well as my concerns, even when I said my dog wasn’t eating. She wouldn’t even see me in a room even though I had an appointment; she glared at me impatiently as I stood in the lobby trying to beg for help. It was the end of the day, and she was far more interested in leaving than doing anything to help my poor dog. What was the point of making the appointment? She refused to keep it! Never again.

posted: 01/03/2018

Pnina Chokron

Any Veterinarian that requires your debit card information to schedule an appointment is a HUGE red flag. This is a doctor that cares about money and not the animal.

posted: 01/03/2023

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Dr. Swinger is the best! The compassion, accessibility, medical knowledge and expertise towards my beloved dog, Lily's unusual illness leaves me without any reservation to recommend Animal Eye Guys to anyone who loves their pet.

posted: 01/02/2017

fletcha11

Very nice people, and knowledgeable

posted: 08/27/2017