Bustillo Animal Hospital

4.5 (30)
7154 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

How to Save Money at Bustillo Animal Hospital

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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L.W. Kim

Look, I’ve been a client here for over 10 years. I have brought 14+ pets to Dr. Wiese. He is compassionate, professional, trustworthy, accommodating, honest and caring. This is not a vet looking to take advantage of or confuse his clients with all sorts of diagnostics and procedures unless he deems them absolutely necessary. He works with you to find the best plan of quality care for your pet. This is not an emergency vet hospital. Think of it like your PCP. If you’re having a stroke or a heart attack, you wouldn’t call your PCP and show up to their office demanding to be seen because it’s an emergency. They’ll tell you to go the emergency hospital. Well it works the same way in the veterinary field. You take your pet to a regular vet for preventative medicine, and an emergency vet for urgent/emergency care. Also I have worked in a few vet clinics in the Miami area and I can tell you for a FACT that this is one of the best clinics you can take your pet to because the staff are actually very gentle and caring. They do not over restrain or bully unruly pets into submission like other veterinary practices do. They don’t have disgruntled employees to take out their frustrations on your pets. This is of utmost importance to me and should be for you as well, because it is a very common and unspoken reality that people do not consider when choosing a vet. The doctor and staff are regular people like you and me. They do all that is humanly possible within their criteria, leaving a bad review just because they don’t handle emergency cases is absolutely asinine. If you want a fantastic preventative care vet, choose here. They’re lovely and earnest people which is a one in a million find, especially in Miami.

posted: 08/22/2023

Emily Lau

Everyone there was very friendly. And I didn’t need to wait for a long time to get to see the doctor. And Dr Weiss was able to immediately told me what’s wrong with my dog! He is amazing!

posted: 07/05/2023

Amalia Garcia

This entire clinic is AMAZING! From the front desk, to the assistant's and the doctor's... I can not put into words the level of compassion they display. I have been coming here for around 5 years with my pets and the service has always exceeded my expectations.

posted: 04/12/2023

Jesus Cabrera

Dr. Wiese and his crew offered us top notch attention and took very good care of our cat Midnight, they handled him gently and with care. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and care about their patients. They went above and beyond answer all my questions and to make sure Midnight gets well. Their prices are very fair too. I'm extremely satisfied with our experience and will continue to bring him here. Thank you very much for your service.

posted: 05/19/2022

Brenda Pantoja

A few days ago and after my cat (Mama) was almost dying from vomiting and not eating or drinking for several days, we took her with Dr. Bustillo. Our Mama is very very nervous with estrangers and we were worried about leaving her alone with them because we had read about other places they don’t let you go inside with your pet. We were very relief they let the pet owner go inside too, even though the room is small. Dr. Bustillo took his time to know and learn about Mama. We were surprised how Dr. Bustillo and her assistant Lucy handled her with no problem for examination. Dr. Bustiillo is very very paciente. Her assistant Lucy is very sweet. His fees are very affordable. Dr. Bustillo gives you options about treatments and he doesn’t force you to spend more than what is necessary. Mama responded very good to her treatment and she is a happy cat again. We definitely recommend this place.

posted: 02/24/2022