Ramon de Armas, DVM, GPCert(Exotic Animal Practice)

4.4 (35)
3858 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33175, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ramon de Armas, DVM, GPCert(Exotic Animal Practice)

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 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 894
4.5 ASPCA 12,057
4.9 Embrace 20,305
4.9 Fetch 27,409
4.1 Figo 2,786
4.5 Hartville 177
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,736
4.8 Lemonade 815
4.6 ManyPets 2,428
4.6 MetLife 5,637
4.8 Nationwide 21,417
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.4 PetPartners 117
4.3 Pets Best 14,113
4.7 Pumpkin 2,549
4.6 Spot 9,855
4.8 Trupanion 62,914
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,445

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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Great dr and staff, very nice and helpful overall! removed this mass that grew on my ferret, Cinnamon. He's recovered and happy to say 8 months later he’s a happy boy again heres before and after pictures

posted: 11/19/2024

Lorella Cantos

I had a lovely first time experience here with Dr. Torres. While we couldn’t get a complete diagnosis of my parakeet (because she’s very small and operating on her would’ve been too risky), Dr. Torres did what he could to help my Zelda with her discomfort. We did X-rays and removed fluid out of her abdomen. Super quick and easy and Zelda was treated with care.

posted: 02/24/2023

Lou Alonzo

Would not recommend this veterinarian to my family or friends. Took my exotic pet here because it was displaying extremely obvious symptoms and abnormalities. Doctor tells me we need to run tests and X-Rays to see what the issue is, charges me about $1,000, takes two weeks to get me the results back after I had to call their office to ensure I was going to hear back from them. Finally, they sent me the results of the tests they took but never followed up with an actual solution to my pet's problem, simply a suggestion. TLDR: I told them my pet needed surgery, they made me pay for tests and x-rays, gave me the results, suggested surgery, and never followed up afterwards. Do Not Recommend.

posted: 04/14/2024

lucero yoru

The staff is amazing and considerate, they helped me with my gerbil by the name of Caramelo. The doctor and the nurses took great care of my baby and she completely recovered from a build up of liquid. Now she is as happy as she can be

posted: 03/04/2023

xctguy

I found this place a little too late after reading the bad reviews here on YELP. They saw my bird with little notice but the vet spent one minute with me and quickly took my sick bird to the back and after 30 min seen by his assistant. Then came the fees and series of test, which account to over $500 for tests, just to find out what was the issue. I told the vet, this was my second visit in one week, and wanted a second opinion from another vet. He told me he would call the other vet but never did. Then came the assistant with the list of charges. Right of the bat it was $75 for the visit and $85 for oxygen, which I did not authorize. I'm in now for $160. for nothing. I got charges for another $500 for tests to find out what he might have. I guess this is their way of making money, with exploratory testing. I was there 2 1/2 hours and never saw the vet again, I dealt with his assistant and told she would call me later on. 3 days later I've yet to hear from anyone there, and even used their own texting service to advise them that I wanted a call from the vet and still nothing. I've gone to vets before, and never had this level of bad service from a vet. Not even a follow up call. I guess the money here is more important then even faking the fact that they care. Never in my life has a vet left me without even making a minute to talk to me. Its quite despicable. I feel they have ripped me off!!!! PS---He only responds to me minutes only after I post the truth, which was negative. Since when, does any doctor spend 30 minutes, in the exam room discussing what is wrong with a patient, not even a regular human MD does that. So he lies and does what he can to make himself feel good. He seems to care big time about his reviews, more then just spending a few minutes with the pet owner. I guess I don't care about my pet since I took him to you for a second opinion. Glad to say you were wrong again, since my pet is doing well and ALIVE. Any decent vet would spend 1 minute with their clients to discuss a plan of action. Any client would expect at least that.

posted: 01/10/2023