Central Veterinary Clinic
3.3 (39) 1718 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Central Veterinary 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,792 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,406 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 24,317 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,607 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 166 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,024 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 807 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,352 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 671 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,408 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,350 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,506 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,163 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 77,903 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Absolutely disgusting... me being a disabled individual living in a low income household I have been calling and asking for estimates on GASTROPEXY surgery. I kindly called and asked a man that answered and to my disgust I was greeted with him LAUGHING AT ME and saying and I quote “ what makes you think you can ask that”... excuse me ? The entire conversation I was treated with nothing but disrespect. Makes me wonder how you treat the patients...
posted: 05/12/2021
I've taking my pets to Dr Sarmiento for 16 years already. And and wouldn't put my animals in any other hands than this doctor. And he share the information with you. Every time I go there, I learn something new. And his prices are very affordable. He is gentle, cultured and has the experience on the field. I read reviews about the smoking smell, well, I've been there many times, and never smell anything. But there is a Cigar shop next door, so probably somebody might confuse the smells. Dr Sarmiento's clinic is always clean an neat. Thanks Doc!
posted: 04/20/2017
Wow this place is joke!!! Avoid if you can! Place smells bad like some one is smoking non stop. Doctor or receptionist is rude and insane unprofessional. He was treating me to report county about my dog lol “doctor” or who ever that old madness guy is. Just so you know your unprofessionally and your attitude is insane. P.S so just you know and don’t mistake in your carrier before you treating some one next time my dog is full breed American bully
posted: 07/12/2019
Dr Sarmiento is the absolute best, genuinely caring, and affordable. We go way back...1988? And still my preferred Vet! Is he still in business,, anyone have info on the Doctor? Rob L.
posted: 01/20/2022
I came today as an emergency because while away for the weekend my little dog got a small gash on his head that seemed to be infected. i arrived by uber with my two small dogs which i was traveling with at the time and asked the front receptionist if they had a spot to see my charlie. He said I was in luck and said they could see him. Feeling lucky that i was getting seen without an appt i quickly brought down my two dogs. As soon as the past middleage man saw my other dog he asked me to tie him outside because he couldnt be inside if he wasnt to be seen. I was alone and i had no other choice but to tie him up. as soon as i came back inside the guy snapped at me for leaving my other dog, legit for 2 minutes tied to a bench inside. i quickly gathered my two babies and told him thanks for nothing it was obvious he wasnt in the mood to accomodate me or I was hoping to see Dr Sarmiento as I saw some favorable reviews as a vet. But with that rude man at the reception i cant see how anyone can even stand taking their loved ones here. Why is it so hard to find affordable and decent service for our family members care? That guy made me feel as i was asking for charity or doing me a favor. dude i was going to pay!!!!! p.s Dr Sarmiento you provide a service, please do your patients a favor and re train or replace your receptionist!!!!!!!!
posted: 10/04/2017
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