Dadeland Animal Hospital

4.8 (280)
9495 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Dadeland 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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John Dellagloria

I have taken my dog Loki to the Hospital for years. They know him well through their charts and treat him as if one of their own. The entire staff is friendly and professional, and very reasonable with costs and fees. I unconditionally recommend their services.

posted: 06/27/2023

Lisbet Gonzalez

This was my second time coming to Dadeland Animal Hospital. The first time that I went my kitten Ringo was attended by Tommy and Dr Craney. This time around it was Nela and Dr Suarez. They were very attentive and helpful especially this is the first time that I have ever had. They walk me through everything and know how to keep Ringo calm during his vaccinations. I have no regrets coming to this vet clinic.

posted: 02/15/2023

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Since my kids were babies, (they are now adults) we have been searching for a Veterinary clinic where Doctors and staff would be, caring, loving, kind, honest, genuine, knowledgeable, professional, conscientious, compassionate, patient, understanding, thorough, that would not make you feel that you were just a number and would take the time to explain and provide issues and options, but also be honest in reference to the options and the outcome, where the Doctor's would genuinely feel your pain or concern. FINALLY I have found it in DADELAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL, unfortunately under very sad circumstances. We brought in our beautiful Dachshund Mindy who had fallen ill, she was seen by Dr. Davila who was amazing, a wonderful Doctor/person, he walked outside to personally give me the sad diagnosis. He also spoke over the phone with both my son and daughter in law, my son who is in the Military stationed outside of Florida was devastated, Dr. Davila along with Tommy the Tech (who was also awesome), were so accommodating, they were willing ready and able to get on the phone with my son and explain the issue, and also comfort him. They took the time to make sure we chose what was best for our baby Mindy, they thoroughly explained the options and outcome and allowed us to choose by providing all details, we knew it wasn't good. My son wanted to say goodbye and be able to spend her last days with her but could not get a military leave so the only option was facetime, Tommy helped us set up face-time right in the car as he brought her back to us. That evening I was able to face-time with my son where he saw Mindy and spoke to her. With a heavy heart I have to say she passed the next afternoon. She was at home where she spent almost 14 years, she was in her bed, in her surroundings and even ate before she left us. She suffered heart failure and Dr. Avila immediately diagnosed her, had it not been for Dr. Davila and Tommy this horrific sad time would have been so much worse. They made the difference by preparing us and being so attentive, accommodating, kind and caring, I know Mindy felt genuine care when she was being seen by Dr. Davila. he also administered a shot to make her breathing more comfortable by eliminating fluid.They were extremely sweet and loving with her.. After she passed I called them and they were about to close yet Lory told me they would wait for me, upon arriving Tommy was there to meet me and provided comfort and kind words, when I drove away I felt peace knowing that I had left her in great loving hands. They are taking care of her private cremation, they will call me when she is ready to be picked up so we can once again bring her home where she will for ever remain with us.. They expressed how sorry they were for our loss and I know they genuinely meant it. Thanks to Dr. Davila, Tommy and Lory who made this painful experience a more peaceful one knowing that everything that could have been done was done and that I had her in excellent care. DADELAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL will be my other furry babies forever clinic. They are truly the best and one of a kind, I have been to at least 15 Vets throughout our life time and none would fill my whole list of requirements, Dadeland Animal Clinic and Dr. Davila DID! So refreshing to know and to feel peace in my heart knowing that I have found the ones! From my initial phone contact I felt that this was a place that really cares for animals and not for the money or profit they could gain on anyone's pain.That they were honest and aren't there to fill their pockets by ripping off customers as others do. The only regret I have is that I didn't find them from the first day I had my first furry baby. I am whole heartedly grateful and appreciate the care they gave Mindy! I am so relieved and at peace that I have finally found the Clinic that I will blindly trust to provide excellent care to all my fur babies!! I can't thank you enough, continue to be who you all are, THE BEST! R.I.P. in Furry heaven, our Beautiful Mindy, you and Keanu are together again!

posted: 03/08/2021

Pierre Reding

Having been a happy customer of Dadeland Animal Hospital (Previously Derek Animal Hospital) since 2016, I had today the worst experience of my life with a vet. While doing the procedure to microchip, the vet hurt my pup and I had a brief natural reaction while he was crying in pain. Unexpectedly the vet went off on my partner shouting disrespectfully not to ever come again to his clinic and with no reason . We were blamed for not having vaccinated our pup for distemper when 4 weeks old. We didn’t want to argue that this was bad medical advice since the minimum age is 8 weeks and vaccines administered improperly can be deadly. We also noticed that the staff and the vets there are changing quickly over time which made us uncomfortable as well. We will be moving our records to a facility where we are treated professionally.

posted: 06/21/2023

Diana Proenza

Today was my first visit to Dadeland Animal Hospital and I must say Dr Vasallo and Nela were excellent. They took their time to explain everything and they were very sweet with my dog, making everything easy for him. The front desk was also very nice. I didn't have to wait. I am very happy and will be coming back for sure!

posted: 04/27/2023