VCA Village Animal Hospital

4.2 (278)
1340 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Village 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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
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?

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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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Steven Flores

On 5/27/23 My old Veterinarian from the other place was on vacation and I went to VCA for help. My dog was not sick or old.. Only 3 years old. She had ONE STITCHES LOOSE problem after being fixed from surgery. VCA gave no hope to try to save my beloved dog's life and my dog was put to sleep. A TERRIBLE CHOICE. I'm so SORRY I didn't wait for my old veterinarian to get back from her vacation. Now I've been heartbroken since.

posted: 08/31/2023

Lizzie Rhody

Today (4/15/23) our elderly cat Jack started to get worse. He’s been failing for a few months now. I called several vets and the emergency vet. Anyone who would see him couldn’t do it until next week. The emergency vet was so out of our price range. I called VCA and spoke to Maddie (I think!) and she was the absolute best. She worked with us on getting him seen today and spoke to the vet (I’m sorry I don’t know her name!) about fitting Jack in today. My husband brought Jack in to be seen and have him put him to sleep. He came home and said everyone was very sweet and compassionate and showed empathy in this horrible time for us. I just want to thank you guys for going above and beyond for us today and showing that empathy and sympathy for us and our 16 year old Jack. I really appreciate everything that was done for us today and I don’t think I said it when we got off the phone.

posted: 04/15/2023

Zane Franzen

My first time in at this location and not under the ideal circumstances. I am as happy as I can be with their euthanasia options. The staff was great and very professional, I was able to have the time I needed before saying goodbye. As hard as it can be, the staff was considerate and even brought in a little snack for my Senior Labrador before proceeding, that says a lot. Thank you VCA Village for your compassion and support, much appreciated 🙏.

posted: 02/08/2023

dennis wickens

Had an emergency with my cat “Smokey” I called to see if they could squeeze him in, even though it was almost 6p.m. They stated they couldn’t and referred me to a local emergency clinic, while en route to the emergency clinic the vet tech called me back, she had actually saved my number and talked to the vet and asked if we were close and could bring him in! They went above and beyond for my kitty, they even stayed after hours caring for him that night, to the point the vet said “I really do have to send my staff home”. They did absolutely everything a caring vet staff could do, beyond what would be normally expected of them; and I’m happy to say thanks to their efforts my kitty was brought back from the brink and is loving his second shot at life! Thank you, Dr. Peterson and all the techs that helped Smokey.

posted: 07/25/2023

Cathy Topping

Initially, my review was very negative. One star. But the office reached out to me to try to make it right and give them another chance. As a dog mom of only rescue pups, I’m a big believer in second chances. I did go back for a second visit today. Doctors were switched, and my experience was beyond expectations. Now, a fair thought would be that it should have been right the first time, and while that’s true, this vet respected me and my experience, listened to what I had to say(it was an intelligent, respectful conversation) and went above and beyond to address my concerns. They did not have to do that if their reputation wasn’t important. But it is and I am so happy I went back! Dr. Spyropoulos is wonderful!! Andrea, the vet tech is wonderful!! The front desk staff are great!! Lisa, the practice manager was outstanding! My dog is in great hands thanks to the love and care rendered. Thank you VCA for doing the right thing and turning a negative into a positive!!

posted: 07/05/2021