Holistic Veterinary Care of Central Florida

4.9 (75)
1903 Brooks Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Holistic Veterinary Care of Central Florida

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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Carla Palecek de Carr

Dr. Cichra is awesome. Super knowledgeable, and my dog loves the acupuncture and chiro he receives. Herbal tonics work for my guy too. Thank you for the care and treatments.

posted: 09/18/2023

Amanda D

I suspected my senior lab had larpar a few months back and began searching for alternatives to tie-back surgery. Acupuncture came up in my search and led me to Dr. Cichra. With her promising reviews, I gave it a try and I am so happy that I did! I would like to start off by saying that Dr. Cichra and her staff are incredibly kind to Mollie. I appreciate their patience and gentleness with her as she just turned thirteen. I have noticed a significant improvement in Mollie's mobility and energy levels. With continued work along the spine and in the larynx, I'm hoping the nerve cells that have been damaged will regenerate. It can be so hard watching what you love grow old and I will forever be grateful to her and her team for providing more comfortability to my pup. They are miracle workers!

posted: 09/12/2023

Whitney Campagne

Holistic Veterinary Care of Central Florida improved our dogs' quality of life after just ONE visit! Our 6 year old English Bulldog started losing function of her back leg so we were advised by an orthopedic surgeon to try acupuncture. We were referred to Holistic Veterinary Care of Central Florida and saw results after just ONE session of both chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture. We were seriously AMAZED! Lucy started using her back leg again, something she hadn't done in weeks! We could not be more grateful and thankful to have found this place and we look forward to more sessions and watching our girl improve with each one! For any skeptics out there, this place is the real deal. They are extremely knowledgeable and make your pet feel comfortable. The results speak for themselves. Highly, highly recommend!!

posted: 05/04/2023

Sally Harry

We can’t say enough about this vets. The staff are incredibly helpful and informative. The Holistic Vet is extremely knowledgeable and they have an excellent after care system. Loki has benefited so much from acupuncture and chiropractor treatment and they fill me with confidence by using the best possible meds treatments available on the market. If you need a holistic vet, this is the one….

posted: 06/15/2023

Armando Colon

Scheduled an appointment for no anesthesia dental. Charged 50.00 deposit but was never told that you have to do a holistic consultation with thermal device to then schedule another appointment for dental. Anesthesia free dental are performed scraping in and not using either ultrasonic or other less painful treatment. My companion is 13 years old. I drove 26 miles and decided that was not the best approach for my dog so I decided not to do the consultation, they kept my 50.00 because I did not complete a consultation. It was not explained clearly from the beginning and pretty much the Manager implied that I lied about what I was told on the phone. Place is under repairs, concealed and not presentable. Doctor or owner never gave the face. Not very pleasant experience after driving 45 minutes. Smiley Dental mobile service is my dental provider but wanted to try a more comprehensive examination. Disappointing.

posted: 05/01/2023